JUST IN: Slain DJ Warras had 5 Protection Orders before he was killed!

As South Africans continue to reel from the brutal killing of media personality DJ Warras, a deeply troubling new detail has now come to light.

The City of Joburg officials just revealed that the well-known broadcaster had five active protection orders against tenants at the Zambezi Building in Johannesburg’s CBD. These protection orders were reportedly obtained after DJ Warras received threats earlier this year, raising fresh concerns about the circumstances leading up to his death. Alarmingly, one of the protection orders was granted just days before he was killed.

DJ Warras was gunned down on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, near Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s CBD. Police have confirmed that three suspects have been identified, but no arrests have been made at this stage as investigations continue.

His death comes at a time when South Africa continues to grapple with the safety of creatives, media practitioners and cultural workers, particularly those who live and work in public-facing spaces.

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe pays tribute to DJ Warras and calls for protection of creative lives

As messages of condolences continue to pour in from across the country, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the killing of renowned broadcaster and cultural figure Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock.

She described his death as a devastating loss to South Africa’s creative, media, and cultural community.

Speaking on the tragedy, the Deputy Minister said:

“DJ Warras was not only a gifted broadcaster and storyteller, but a cultural connector whose voice carried joy, humour and meaning into the lives of many South Africans. His killing is a painful reminder that violence continues to cut down lives that contribute positively to our democracy, our creative economy and our shared social fabric,” said Mabe.

Then she added:

“As government, we have a responsibility to ensure that artists, broadcasters and cultural workers are able to contribute to society without threat to their safety. The Cultural and Creative Industries Masterplan recognises the sector as both an economic and social pillar. That pillar cannot stand when violence becomes normalised,” said Mabe.

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