Real name Warrick Stock, Dj Warras was gunned down outside the Zambesi House building in Johannesburg’s CBD.

At the time of the incident, he had been contracted to enforce security at the premises.

Initially, three people were suspected to have been involved in the incident, including one individual with dreadlocks.

44-year-old Victor Majola will be appearing in Johannesburg Magistrate’sCourt today to continue with his bail application.

ActionSA Johannesburg Regional Chairperson Themba Mabunda saif that ActionSA notes the continuation of legal proceedings in the murder case of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, with the bail process set to resume this morning.

“The party remains unwavering in its opposition to the granting of bail, given the extreme seriousness of the crime, the broader context within which it occurred, and the unresolved concerns around accountability, the investigation, and public safety.

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,” he said.

Mabunda further said ActionSA is deeply concerned that, despite the scale and brutality of this murder, only one suspect has been arrested to date.

“The circumstances surrounding DJ Warras’ death display clear indicators of planning, escalation, and sustained threats. Under such conditions, it is reasonable to expect a comprehensive investigation that accounts for all potential role players and failures. The limited progress thus far raises legitimate concerns about whether the full scope of criminal responsibility is being adequately pursued,” he said.

Mabunda further said that of further concern is the fact that more than five protection order warrants were reportedly applied for prior to this murder.

“These applications constituted repeated warnings and clear indications of imminent danger. Yet, despite these red flags, decisive intervention by the South African Police Service did not materialise. This represents a serious failure in the systems meant to protect victims and prevent foreseeable violence. These omissions must be interrogated, and accountability must follow.

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,” he said.

Mabunda said: “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 known to be consistently taken a firm stance against hijacked buildings and the criminal networks that operate within them.

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Hijacked buildings tend to be a hive for criminality and trap residents in dangerous, unlawful living conditions. With the province facing mammoth backlogs of housing residents, reclaiming hijacked buildings would provide a vehicle through which affordable housing, closer to economic centres, can be accessed by communities.

In March 2025, both Premier Panyaza Lesufi and President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to use the Expropriation Act to reclaim hijacked buildings and restore safety and dignity to affected communities. Yet, in response to formal questions tabled in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (PR051), the Premier has failed to provide even the most basic details on implementation.

The Premier’s written reply offers no figures, no criteria, no budget, and no timeline, merely stating that the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has “initiated a process” to assist municipalities. Six months later after his public commitment, this vague language is unacceptable and seeks to avert accountability.

In our questions to the Premier, ActionSA had asked:

• How many buildings have been identified for expropriation?

• What criteria are being used to qualify buildings?

• Has a budget been allocated to support this intervention?

• What steps are being taken to secure funding if no budget exists?

The Premier’s response to all four questions was a deflection, providing no substantive answers and no evidence of progress.

ActionSA demands:

• A full public disclosure of buildings identified for expropriation across Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni;

• Publication of the criteria guiding expropriation decisions;

• A clear budget allocation or funding strategy to operationalize the commitment; and

• A time-bound implementation plan with measurable outcomes.

This delay is not just bureaucratic, it is a betrayal of vulnerable residents living in unsafe, hijacked buildings. It signals lack of urgency, coordination and political will to confront criminal syndicates and restore lawful governance in our urban centres. Indeed, it is a failure of leadership and a slap in the face of those we took an oath to serve – who deserve safe, dignified and habitable housing.

We will continue to escalate this matter through formal oversight channels, public advocacy, and legislative pressure. Gauteng deserves leadership that delivers – not one that defers.

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Authorities were met with a disturbing environment: the building reeked of neglect, lacked proper ventilation, and had no sanitation facilities. People were found living in cramped spaces, hiding beneath piles of blankets in an atmosphere barely fit for human habitation.

Among those affected was a South African woman living with six children. The air was so thick and unpleasant that even visitors struggled to breathe, raising deep concerns about how families—especially young children—are surviving in such conditions.

The official leading the operation expressed frustration, saying Johannesburg cannot be handed over to lawlessness. “These criminals have taken over. We must act firmly to restore order in our city,” he said.

Several undocumented individuals from various countries, including Malawi, Zimbabwe, and China, were taken into custody during the operation.

This is part of a wider campaign to clamp down on the growing number of illegally occupied buildings across the city—a problem that continues to pose both legal and humanitarian challenges.

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