{"id":46898,"date":"2026-01-07T17:23:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=46898"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:23:43","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignvictor-mthethwa-majolas-bail-hearing-in-dj-warras-murder-case-postponed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/07\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignvictor-mthethwa-majolas-bail-hearing-in-dj-warras-murder-case-postponed\/","title":{"rendered":"Victor Mthethwa Majola\u2019s bail hearing in DJ Warras murder case postponed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-188021\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJ-Warras.jpg?resize=600%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJ-Warras.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJ-Warras-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Victor Mthethwa Majola, the man accused of murdering media personality Warrick \u201cDJ Warras\u201d Stock, will remain in custody after his bail hearing was postponed to January 13.<\/p>\n<p>Majola, 44, appeared briefly before the Johannesburg Magistrate\u2019s Court on Tuesday, where the matter was delayed to allow the state to complete verification of his residential address.<\/p>\n<p>He is facing Schedule 6 charges, including premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder, which carry the possibility of life imprisonment if he is convicted.<\/p>\n<p>The National Prosecuting Authority has indicated it will strongly oppose bail due to the seriousness of the offences and the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n<p>During proceedings, the state also addressed allegations by the defence that Majola was assaulted by police during his arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Questions were raised about whether he received medical treatment while in custody at the Johannesburg Correctional Services facility, an issue the court noted but did not resolve.<\/p>\n<p>DJ Warras was shot and killed on December 16 outside the Zambesi House building in Johannesburg\u2019s CBD while conducting security enforcement duties.<\/p>\n<p>CCTV footage that later surfaced allegedly shows several individuals approaching him shortly before the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>Majola was arrested on December 23 at Merafe Hostel in Mapetla, Soweto.<\/p>\n<p>A female co-accused who was arrested with him has since had her charges provisionally withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that additional arrests may follow.<\/p>\n<p>The case is expected to return to court on January 13, when Majola\u2019s bail application will be heard.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Victor #Mthethwa #Majolas #bail #hearing #Warras #murder #case #postponed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 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