DJ Warras Murder Case: 25-Year-Old Mozambican Appears in Court. The second person arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock appeared in court Armindo Joaquim Pacula, a 25-year-old Mozambican national, faces charges of murder and contravening the Immigration Act Victor Majola was the first person arrested in connection with the murder and will appear again on 11 February 2026

Armindo Joaquim Pacula, the second person arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, has made his first appearance in court. The 25-year-old, who was arrested on Friday, 30 January 2025, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 02 February 2026. The Mozambican national is charged with premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and contravention of the immigration act.
Pacula to apply for bail
During a brief appearance before the court, Pacula confirmed that he will be applying for bail. The 25-year-old told the court, through a translator, that he did not have money and would also be applying for legal aid. tQA
During his application for legal aid, the State noted that Pacula was unable to provide a proper address or documentation proving that he was legally in the country. The State then asked that the matter be postponed to 9 February 2026, so that his address could be verified before any bail application.
Pacula allegedly paid R7,000 for the murder
EWN has been reliably informed through sources that the total amount paid for the hit on #DJWarras was R25,000. The alleged shooter (appearing in court today) was paid R7,000 of that amount. The shooter is believed to have made a full confesssion to police.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 2, 2026
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