New revelations in the murder case of beloved South African DJ and media personality Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, have sent shockwaves across the nation, with emerging reports suggesting a potential link between one of the accused and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, while a key physical description from witnesses has been dramatically undermined.

Stock, 40, was gunned down in broad daylight on December 16 outside Zambesi House in Johannesburg’s CBD, in what police described as a targeted hit linked to his efforts reclaiming hijacked buildings. CCTV footage widely referenced showed a primary shooter with dreadlocks, dressed in what appeared to be a security uniform, firing multiple shots before fleeing with accomplices.

Victor Mthethwa Majola, the man charged with premeditated murder and appearing in court on Christmas Eve, does not have dreadlocks — a fact that has shattered earlier witness claims and forced investigators to reassess key evidence. Public photos and videos from Majola’s court appearance show a clean-shaven head, prompting widespread scepticism online: “If he never had dreads, is this the wrong guy?” became a viral question.

Adding to the intrigue, unconfirmed reports circulating in media and social circles allege Majola has ties to the MK Party, the breakaway faction led by former President Jacob Zuma that performed strongly in recent elections. Sources claim he may have been involved in party structures or security details, raising questions about political motives in the killing. The MK Party has not commented on the allegations, and police have neither confirmed nor denied any political links, stating the investigation remains active for accomplices and masterminds.

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola previously hailed the arrests as a breakthrough, but the mismatch in description has fuelled conspiracy theories and demands for transparency. “The dreadlocks were a key identifier from CCTV and witnesses,” one legal expert noted. “If the charged man doesn’t match, it raises serious doubts about whether we’ve got the triggerman.”

Stock’s family and fans, still mourning after his funeral on December 23, are desperate for clarity. The case highlights Johannesburg’s violent underworld of building hijackings, with Stock having secured five protection orders amid threats.

As the twist leaves the public questioning everything — from witness reliability to potential political dimensions — pressure mounts on authorities to unravel the full truth behind this brazen assassination.