JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court is expected to deliver a high-stakes ruling today, Monday, January 26, 2026, on the bail application of the man accused of orchestrating the murder of beloved media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock.
Beverly Stock, the mother of the slain DJ, has broken her silence to voice her deep-seated fears that Victor Majola, the man allegedly behind the hit, will flee into the rural heartlands of KwaZulu-Natal if he is allowed to walk free before the trial.
The Case: A Planned Execution
DJ Warras was shot dead just last month outside a building in the Johannesburg CBD, an event that sent shockwaves through the South African entertainment industry. Unlike a random act of violence, the State’s case suggests a cold and calculated plot.
- Digital Footprint: The investigating officer testified that Majola’s cellphone contained sensitive personal details of both DJ Warras and his partner—evidence the State claims proves Majola played a “central role” in planning the assassination.
- Orchestration: While other suspects may have pulled the trigger, Majola is being framed as the primary strategist behind the killing.
Fears of “Disappearing” into KZN
Speaking to SABC News, Beverly Stock expressed her full support for the State’s decision to oppose bail. Having roots in rural KZN herself, she warned that Majola has the knowledge and ability to vanish.
“Because I myself am from rural KZN, I know that he would be a flight risk and we would never find him in the foothills of KwaZulu-Natal,” Stock said.
Beyond the risk of him absconding, she echoed the State’s concern that Majola’s release would lead to the intimidation of witnesses, potentially collapsing the case before it even reaches a full trial.
Legal Hurdles: The Video Footage Dispute
The bail application has already faced significant drama. The court recently dismissed the use of certain video footage in this specific bail application, a move that the defense hoped would weaken the State’s hold on the suspect. However, the discovery of the digital evidence on Majola’s phone remains a corner-stone of the prosecution’s opposition.
The Industry Holds Its Breath
DJ Warras was a titan of the airwaves, known for his work on Live AMP, 5FM, and Gagasi FM. As the court prepares to hand down its decision today, the media fraternity continues to rally under the banner of #JusticeForDJWarras.
The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court must now weigh Majola’s constitutional right to freedom against the very real possibility that he may never stand trial if the “foothills of KZN” become his hiding place.
Source Credit: Based on reporting by The South African
and SABC News.
