Victor Majola faces court again for bail on 13 January 2026, following DJ Warras' murder
Warras' mother attends the bail hearing amid public interest in the case
Majola's lawyer argues against violence claims, citing family responsibilities
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG — In a case that continues to captivate South Africa, Victor Majola, the alleged murderer of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is set to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on 13 January 2026 to formally seek bail.
Majola is facing serious charges, including premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder, following a tragic incident that unfolded in the Johannesburg CBD on 16 December 2025, which left fans and family mourning the loss of the beloved DJ. Warras's mother and other relatives showed their support by attending the hearing.
Victor Majola's Recent Court Appearances
During the upcoming session, the investigating officer is expected to take the stand, adding to the intensifying scrutiny surrounding this high-profile case. Majola's lawyer, Dumsani Mabunda, contends that the conspiracy charge is newly filed and does not reflect Majola's character. He argues that Majola has no history of violence and is a devoted father to 12 children who depend on him financially.
Speaking to the press outside the courtroom on 6 January 2026, Mabunda insisted that there is no evidence directly linking Majola to Warras's death, highlighting that Majola was not detained at the scene of the crime and had no illegal items when arrested.
Furthermore, Mabunda shared that Majola has expressed remorse and offered apologies to Warras's family, demonstrating an understanding of their pursuit of justice.
South Africans Respond to Majola
The case has ignited fierce discussions on social media, where many have harshly criticized Majola's actions and motives. Users on X (formerly Twitter) called for transparency and accountability.
Zikhali Bandile voiced a stark critique:
“Imagine a 44-year-old whose job is killing innocent people while his age mates are working 9 to 5 jobs to support their families. Some people are cruel.”
Another user, Mr. X, demanded clarity:
“This guy must talk. We need to know more from him. No bail.”
Further fueling public curiosity, Bhuti Malume questioned the evidence:
“Something is beating waters here. But we will listen and follow the story closely. Where is the video of the person who shot Warras? Who has seen it, and is the person on the dock the same as the person in the video?”
Lastly, Gabadiya drew parallels to another high-profile case:
“This is no different from Zandile Mafe, who 'burned' the Parliament building in Cape Town.”
Pearl Thusi Makes Emotional Plea After Warras's Memorial
In related news, actress Pearl Thusi made headlines for her emotional remarks following Warras's memorial, stirring some controversy among fans who felt her comments about their relationship were ill-timed. Thusi implored her followers for emotional support and thanked those who have stood by her during this tragic time.
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