Stock, a well-known media personality, was shot dead on 16 December outside a building near the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s CBD.

 Victor Mthethwa Majola appears at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on 24 December 2025. Photo: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen

A man accused of murdering Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will remain in custody over the Christmas and New Year period after his case was postponed to January.

Victor Mthethwa Majola appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

The state confirmed it would oppose bail. Majola’s legal representative said his client intends to apply for bail and raised concerns about his health, alleging he was assaulted while in police custody.

The magistrate warned Majola that he faces a schedule six offence and could be sentenced to life imprisonment if convicted.

The case was postponed to 6 January 2026 for verification of Majola’s address, after which a formal bail application date will be set. Majola was ordered to remain in custody.

Stock, a well-known media personality, was shot dead on 16 December outside a building near the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s CBD.

He was laid to rest on Tuesday following a funeral service in Rosebank.