DJ Warras feared for his life days before his killing as protection orders come to light

New details have emerged suggesting that Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was increasingly concerned about his safety in the days leading up to his death in Johannesburg’s CBD.

The popular radio host and television presenter was shot and killed on 16 December 2025 near the intersection of Commissioner Street and Von Wielligh Street, an incident that has continued to raise troubling questions as investigations unfold.

As police probe the circumstances surrounding his killing, it has now been revealed that DJ Warras had allegedly been receiving death threats more than a week before he was murdered. According to information shared by eNCA, these threats were serious enough to prompt him to seek legal protection.

Reports indicate that Stock obtained protection orders against five individuals believed to be residing at the Zambezi Building in the Johannesburg CBD, with one of those orders reportedly granted just days before his death.

At the time of the incident, DJ Warras was allegedly at the same building in connection with work linked to his security company, which had reportedly been contracted to help secure the property amid ongoing concerns around hijacked buildings in the city.

Sources further suggest that the individuals named in the protection orders were connected to the Zambezi Building, which Stock had been inspecting shortly before he was approached and fatally shot.

As a result, these revelations have intensified speculation over whether the reported threats are directly linked to his murder.

Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with officers reviewing CCTV footage from the area as they work to piece together the events that led to the killing. So far, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not officially confirmed the existence of the reported protection orders.