Newly surfaced CCTV footage has provided a clearer and more unsettling picture of the moments before and after the fatal shooting of well-known broadcaster DJ Warras, born Warrick Stock, deepening public interest in a case that has already gripped the country.
The shooting occurred on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, an area known for its mix of businesses, informal traders and hijacked buildings. The leaked footage, now circulating widely, captures the movements of two men believed to be directly linked to the killing and has become a central focus in the State’s case against the only suspect currently in custody, Victor Mthethwa Majola.
According to evidence presented in court, the CCTV shows DJ Warras leaving the Zambesi Building on Von Wielligh Street shortly after midday. The building, which has been identified as a hijacked property, was the site where Warras had been assisting with the installation of a biometric access system in the foyer — a project aimed at improving security for occupants.
Warras is seen wearing a black T-shirt and walking alongside another man dressed in a white T-shirt. The pair head in the direction of Fox Street, passing informal traders who operate along the pavement. Investigators testified that Warras briefly approached an Audi Q7 parked nearby. While speaking on his cellphone, he opened the passenger door, then stepped away, locked the vehicle, and returned towards the building.
Moments later, at approximately 12:17 pm, the atmosphere in the footage changes dramatically. People are seen scattering, ducking, and running as gunshots ring out. In the midst of the chaos, a man believed to be the shooter appears on camera. He is described as wearing a green T-shirt, blue floral shorts, sandals and a cap, blending in with the everyday street scene before the violence erupted.
One of the most striking moments in the footage shows the alleged gunman fleeing the scene, only to suddenly double back. He bends down to retrieve an item from the ground, which investigators believe were the keys to the Audi Q7 Warras had been using. The keys were never recovered, reinforcing the State’s view that they were taken deliberately during the escape. After picking them up, the suspect is seen walking calmly away towards Fox Street, contrasting sharply with the panic unfolding around him.
Another camera angle captures what investigators say is a second suspect. This individual is seen collecting two bags from near the street vendors’ stalls. One of these, a dark yellow gift bag, is believed to have been used to conceal the firearm before and after the shooting. The footage shows the two men eventually leaving the area together, heading in the same direction, suggesting coordination and prior planning.
The emergence of the leaked footage has intensified scrutiny of the investigation and added pressure to the ongoing legal proceedings. In court, investigating officer Captain Abe Montwedi outlined the State’s version of events, alleging that Victor Majola played a key role in the killing. The prosecution argues that the movements captured on camera point to a calculated attack rather than a random act of violence.
Majola’s bail application has been repeatedly delayed, with his defence team disputing the interpretation of the video evidence. They maintain that Majola was not present at the scene and claim he was in Soweto at the time of the shooting. The defence has also raised concerns about access to the full CCTV footage, arguing that selective leaks could prejudice the case.
As the investigation continues, the leaked CCTV footage has become a crucial piece of evidence, offering visual insight into the final moments before and after DJ Warras’ death. Beyond the courtroom, it has also sparked broader conversations about violent crime, security failures in the inner city, and the risks faced by public figures working in high-crime areas.
