CCTV, WITNESSES — AND A TIMELINE THAT KEEPS SHIFTING
Authorities have confirmed that surveillance footage is part of the DJ Warras investigation, yet crucial moments remain unclear. Some witnesses recall events differently. Others came forward only after news broke.
Investigators are now mapping movements minute by minute, trying to understand what happened before, during, and after the inciden@. Meanwhile, his family waits — not just for answers, but for peace.
Sometimes the mystery isn’t what happened — it’s when.
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CCTV, Witnesses — And a Timeline That Keeps Shifting
On December 16, 2025 — South Africa’s Day of Reconciliation — Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras, was fatally shot in broad daylight outside Zambezi House, a notorious hijacked building near Johannesburg’s Carlton Centre. What initially appeared to be a targeted assassination tied to his security work reclaiming inner-city properties has, nearly two weeks later, morphed into a case riddled with inconsistencies, public skepticism, and mounting questions about the investigation’s transparency.
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Authorities quickly confirmed the existence of surveillance footage, describing it as pivotal. Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili and Acting Provincial Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana stated that CCTV captured three suspects “colluding” in the moments leading up to the shooting. The primary shooter was consistently described as a short man with dreadlocks, possibly wearing a security uniform to blend in. Footage reportedly showed him approaching Warras after he parked his vehicle, firing multiple shots, and fleeing on foot with accomplices. Disturbingly, some reports suggested the shooter returned to the scene twice, mingling with bystanders as Warras lay dying.
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Warras had spent hours that day overseeing the installation of biometric access and new CCTV systems at Zambezi House through his company, Imperium Ops. Just days earlier, he had secured protection orders against individuals linked to the building after receiving death threats. Early speculation included mistaken identity — Warras possibly targeted instead of the property owner — but the targeted nature (nothing stolen, despite Warras carrying an unused firearm) pointed to a professional hit related to building reclamation disputes.
The timeline of events on December 16 seemed straightforward at first: Warras arrives, works on security upgrades, parks, is approached and shot while attempting to flee across the street. Yet, as investigators mapped movements “minute by minute,” discrepancies emerged. How long exactly was he at the site? Did the suspects scout him earlier? Why did the shooter allegedly return? Publicly available details remain vague, with no full footage released, fueling online debates.
Witness accounts have added to the confusion. Initial reports mentioned bystanders and potential security personnel on site, but few direct witnesses came forward immediately. Some accounts surfaced only after media coverage exploded, describing varying sequences — the number of shots, the suspects’ movements, or even whether Warras interacted with anyone beforehand. Police urged the public via Crime Stoppers (08600 10111) for information, but conflicting early social media reports (some claiming Warras was critically injured rather than deceased) highlighted how rumors spread faster than facts.
By December 22, a breakthrough: Two South African suspects were detained in Soweto’s Morafe Hostel. Victor Mthethwa Majola (44) and a female accomplice were charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy. However, during Majola’s court appearance on December 24, charges against the woman were provisionally withdrawn due to insufficient evidence. Majola, who alleged police assault in custody, had his case postponed to January 2026. Police confirmed they seek at least one more suspect — presumably the dreadlocked shooter captured on CCTV.
This is where the timeline — and public trust — truly begins to shift. Early descriptions emphatically focused on the dreadlocked gunman as the triggerman. Yet Majola, in court photos and past social media, shows no history of dreadlocks. Social media erupted: “Where are the dreadlocks?” users asked, demanding the CCTV footage be released. Theories proliferated — was Majola an accomplice, not the shooter? Did the real gunman shave his head post-crime? Or is the investigation protecting someone more powerful?
As of December 29, 2025, no footage has been publicly shared, unlike in other high-profile cases where stills or clips aid identification. Calls for transparency grow louder, with users accusing authorities of “sitting on” evidence or allowing misinformation to cloud the case. Parallels to unresolved celebrity murders like AKA or Senzo Meyiwa amplify distrust.
Warras’s family, meanwhile, remains focused on healing. In emotional statements, they described him as a devoted father of three young children, the family’s “heart and anchor.” His funeral on December 23 in Rosebank drew colleagues, friends, and fans, who eulogized his vibrant life, mentorship, and fearless commentary. Spokesperson Melanie Ramjee pleaded for privacy and a shift from speculation to celebrating his legacy.
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Yet the unanswered questions persist. If the CCTV is as clear as claimed, why withhold it? Do witness discrepancies stem from trauma, fear of reprisal from building syndicates, or investigative gaps? The shifting narrative — from xenophobic blame on “illegal foreigners” (debunked by arrests of South Africans) to doubts over the arrested suspect’s role — underscores broader failures: urban decay, hijacked buildings controlled by crime lords, and private citizens like Warras filling governmental voids at great personal risk.
Warras’s death exposes not just a murder, but systemic rot. His children await justice; the nation awaits clarity. Sometimes, as the saying goes, the mystery isn’t what happened — it’s when, how, and why the full truth remains elusive.
