News of DJ Warras’s death sent shockwaves across the country on Tuesday. The celebrated DJ was reportedly gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD, and as the nation comes to terms with the tragic loss, tributes continue to pour in from fans, colleagues, and public figures.
South Africans are reeling from the passing of Warrick Stock, affectionately known as DJ Warras. The media personality turned businessman first captured the public’s attention with his exceptional skills on the turntables, before winning over audiences as a presenter on SABC 1’s popular music show, Live Amp.
In recent years, DJ Warras expanded his influence beyond TV and radio. He ventured into the podcasting space, business, and most recently hosted a finance segment at the Momentum Science of Success Festival, where he brought his trademark charisma and insight to the panel. He was also a vocal advocate for social justice, committed to speaking truth to power and striving to be the change he wanted to see.
Beyond his public persona, DJ Warras was a devoted father and will be remembered for his magnetic charisma, fearless honesty, and unapologetic approach to life.
These are just some of the reactions shared on social media as the nation mourns his loss.
DJ Warras ❤️ Warrick Stock.
— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) December 16, 2025
Loving father. Deep South African patriot. A passionate Zulu man. A fucking awesome brother. Hard worker. No-nonsense straight talker.
Love you bro ❤️ Fuck... pic.twitter.com/jZRhoKkvdq
Rest In Peace Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock 🕊💔
— Jesse F. (@JesseFJacobs) December 16, 2025
This country has indeed become a Mafia state where those who try to end crime get assassinated 💔#RIPDJWarras pic.twitter.com/wR4XMtmu1q
RIP:
Statement from the Stock family on the untimely passing of Warrick Stock aka DJ Warras.
He was murdered on Tuesday in Johannesburg. #RIPDJWarras pic.twitter.com/5CPSieY6kO
Sad news indeed. The murder of Warrick Stock, a.k.a DJ Warras is yet another episode of South Africa’s culture of violence.
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) December 16, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences, especially to his family.
May his soul rest in peace. & His killer’s brought to swift justice! We need to silence the guns, win…
REST IN PEACE
— Rush News (@RushNews5) December 16, 2025
The last moment of DJ Warras aka Warrick Stock on TV before he was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD
His company was guarding and cleaning hijacked building near Calton centre#RushNews Zuma Chauke Batohi Sipho Mbule Master Chef Shady Lurker JHB CBD Rob Hersov pic.twitter.com/7wlqxfoUc4
Rest in peace DJ Warras
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