Author: Silver Sibiya

Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been remembered as a patriotic unifier, a real-life superhero, and a man filled with love. These tributes emerged during his memorial service held in Sandton on Friday. The 40-year-old DJ, activist, and community leader was shot and killed on Tuesday in the Johannesburg CBD. His murder sent shockwaves through the city and reignited concerns about violent crime and the safety of community activists. DJ Warras was widely known for his outspoken stance against crime and corruption, particularly his involvement in efforts to reclaim hijacked buildings in the inner city. Through his activism, he worked closely…

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, will today attend the memorial service of DJ Warras, popularly known as “Shady Lurker”, born Warrick Stock, to honour his life, legacy, and the impact he made on the creative and music communities.DJ Warras was short and in Mashalltown on Tuesday, it is believed he was facilitating an eviction in highjacked building that his security company was guarding. The memorial service will take place at The Galleria (M1 Place, 10 Eastern Service Road, Marlboro, Sandton) at 11:00.According to the City of Johannesburg, the Executive Mayor visited the family home on Thursday to…

There was grief, silence, and broken hearts as family, friends, and community members gathered to say their final goodbye to Marius van der Merwe a man remembered not for fear, but for courage, compassion, and an unshakeable sense of justice. At his memorial service held at Medley House in Brakpan, on Wednesday stories of love, sacrifice, and bravery filled the room. Those closest to him described Marius as a devoted father, a loyal husband, and a man who could not turn away when others needed help. Marius was gunned down in his driveway in a cold-blooded attack that has left…

The Stock family has appealed for privacy following the brutal death of DJ Warras, born Warrick Stock.In a statement released on Wednesday, the family said they were devastated by the tragic and untimely killing of the 40-year-old media personality, activist, and businessman, who was shot and killed in Johannesburg inner city on Tuesday. The family described the killing as senseless, saying it had left them heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with life without him.Affectionately known as DJ Warras and “The Shady Lurker”, Stock was described as a devoted son, a loving and proud father to three young children,…

Stock was reportedly shot and killed in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, while inspecting buildings connected to his private security business. The company was said to be involved in operations targeting the eviction of illegal occupants from hijacked properties in the area. A well-known and influential voice in South African broadcasting, DJ Warras built a formidable career in radio over many years. He first rose to prominence at YFM, before moving on to 5FM, and later joining Gagasi FM, where he hosted the popular afternoon drive show from 3pm to 6pm alongside Nomalanga Shozi. In recent years, Stock expanded his reach beyond traditional…

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has announced the deployment of additional police officers to Bapong, near Brits, as authorities intensify efforts to curb illegal mining in the area. Masemola made the announcement during a visit to the area on Monday, where he was accompanied by senior police management. He said some law enforcement officers would be permanently stationed in Bapong to strengthen visibility and sustain operations against illegal mining activities. “We are deploying more police officers on the ground; including various Directorate of the police, crime prevention, crime combating detectives, DDCI we also established police integrated provincial [National Joint…

Residents of Finetown, Weilers Farm, and Vlakfontein accused Johannesburg Water of failing to provide water tankers during planned maintenance that began on Saturday. The utility had warned that several areas would be affected by water outages during the maintenance work and had promised that water tankers would be deployed to affected communities. Finetown resident Delight Bungeni said she had no alternative source of water after taps in her area ran dry. “When you cook ot wash you need water everything needs water and i haven’t seen the water truck,” she said. Other residents said they were facing similar challenges, with…

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, together with senior police top brass, is expected to convene a high-level meeting in Bapong, near Brits, on Monday to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area. The meeting will include officials from the Departments of Mineral Resources and Energy, as well as Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, as part of a coordinated government response. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to eradicate illegal mining, which has severely disrupted the livelihoods of local communities and caused extensive environmental damage. “We are here to find…

With the festive season officially upon the country, transport hubs are once again buzzing with activity as thousands of travellers make their way to holiday destinations and family homes. At Johannesburg’s Park Station, one of the country’s busiest transport interchanges, long queues, packed waiting areas and fully booked buses signal the start of the annual festive travel rush. Travellers from different parts of Johannesburg and beyond are embarking on long-distance journeys, many eager to reunite with loved ones after months and in some cases years apart. There was a sense of excitement and anticipation among commuters as buses departed for…

Residents of the Wembley Informal Settlement in Turffontein, south of Johannesburg, say they are being unfairly targeted by the City of Johannesburg following a raid conducted on Friday morning. The operation was led by the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, and involved the disconnection of illegally connected electricity as well as the arrest of 10 people, most of whom are undocumented foreign nationals. Resident Pamela Kiti, who has lived in the settlement for a decade, says the City initially relocated them to Wembley as a temporary solution after they were evicted from the Johannesburg CBD. “They brought…