ActionSA Opposes Bail in High-Profile Murder Case of DJ Warras

As the bail process in the murder case of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock resumes today (13 January), ActionSA reiterates that the interests of justice, public safety, and the integrity of the investigation must remain paramount. The party is opposed to bail for the suspect.

DJ Warras was gunned down on 16 December outside the Zambezi Building in Johannesburg's CBD.

Two suspects linked to the brutal murder were arrested. Victor Majola is the only suspect in the matter after police provisionally withdrew charges against a second suspect (a woman) due to a lack of evidence.

''The brutal murder of DJ Warras cannot be treated as an ordinary criminal matter. In honesty, it was a violent and deeply disturbing act that has shaken the community and raised serious questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement interventions prior to the loss of life.

''In cases of this magnitude, the justice system must act with caution and resolve to ensure that decisions taken do not undermine public confidence or place further lives at risk,' ActionSA said.

The party said granting bail under these circumstances would send a dangerous message. "It would suggest that even where multiple warning signs are present and institutional failures have already had fatal consequences, the justice system is prepared to proceed as though the matter carries no exceptional risk. ActionSA believes this would further erode trust in the rule of law and deepen the trauma experienced by the victim’s family and community.

''This case must also be understood within the broader context of organised criminality and lawlessness, particularly in the inner city, where hijacked and unlawfully occupied buildings have become hubs for criminal syndicates, violence, drug trafficking, and extortion. These conditions persist largely due to weak enforcement and political inaction.''

ActionSA President Herman Mashaba is fighting against the rise of hijacked buildings in South Africa, highlighting the significant impact on community safety and urban stability.

''With a clear position of compassion for vulnerable South African residents cannot come at the expense of public safety or the surrender of cities to criminal syndicates.

''It is on this principled basis that ActionSA has engaged in this matter, following a direct invitation by DJ Warras himself to participate in addressing the broader issues of criminality, intimidation, and institutional failure.''