Johannesburg – The murder case of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been postponed to 9 February after the first court appearance of 25-year-old Mozambican national Armando Joaquin Pacula.
Pacula, believed to be the gunman, was arrested on 30 January in Germiston and faces charges of premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder and contravening the Immigration Act.
The state has indicated it will oppose bail, arguing that Pacula is allegedly in South Africa unlawfully and that his immigration status and address still need verification.
MOZAMBICAN NATIONAL ADDED AS ACCUSED IN DJ WARRAS MURDER CASE
25-year-old Mozambican national, Armando Joaquin Pacula, has been joined as accused number two in the murder case of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras. Police acted on a tip-off, went to Pacula’s place of…
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) February 2, 2026
While the defence has signalled its intention to apply for bail, Pacula remains in custody.
Stock was shot dead on 16 December 2025 in Johannesburg’s CBD.
The state believes he was attacked by three suspects and that the killing may be linked to a dispute at Zambezi Flats, where Stock’s security company had been appointed to install a biometric access system.
Mozambican National Added as Second Accused in DJ Warras Murder Case, Remains in Custody
A 25-year-old Mozambican national, Armando Joaquin Pacula, who is believed to be the shooter has been added as accused number two in the murder case of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock.
Pacula… pic.twitter.com/eFz9vJfO3h
— THE TRUTH PANTHER 🇿🇦 (@TheTruthPanther) February 2, 2026
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