The already turbulent investigation into the murder of beloved South African DJ Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, has been rocked by a stunning development: accused Victor Mthethwa Majola allegedly sent a private message to the victim’s family that has ignited outrage, turning grief into a full-blown firestorm.

Majola, charged with premeditated murder in the December 16, 2025, daylight assassination outside Zambesi House, is said to have reached out directly via an intermediary shortly after his court appearance on Christmas Eve. The contents of the message — described by family sources as “cold, calculated, and deeply insensitive” — were not condolences or remorse, but a statement that has left Stock’s loved ones reeling.

While exact wording remains private at the family’s request, insiders claim Majola implied the killing was “business, not personal” and suggested the family “move on” for their own sake. “This wasn’t sympathy,” a close relative told reporters anonymously. “It felt like intimidation — a reminder that someone out there still has power.”

The message detonated like a grenade in an already fragile situation. Stock’s family, still mourning the loss of a devoted father of three and outspoken community activist, had maintained dignified silence amid the trial delays and evidentiary doubts. But this alleged contact — coming from the man in custody for the crime — shattered that composure, prompting immediate reports to police and calls for additional charges, possibly witness intimidation.

Public reaction has been swift and furious. Social media exploded with #JusticeForDJWarras trending anew, with users calling the message “arrogant beyond belief” and demanding answers: “Why now? What does he know that we don’t?”

Police confirmed they are investigating the communication but declined to comment on specifics, citing the ongoing case. Majola’s legal team dismissed the claims as “mischaracterised” and “inflammatory,” insisting any outreach was innocent.

The bombshell arrives amid existing turmoil: lack of concrete physical evidence linking Majola to the scene, retracted confessions, and mismatched descriptions (Majola has no dreadlocks, unlike the CCTV shooter). The message has fuelled speculation of broader involvement, with some questioning if Majola is protecting higher figures in alleged building hijacking syndicates.

Stock’s family, supported by celebrities and activists, has renewed calls for transparency. “We’re not just grieving — we’re fighting for truth,” a spokesperson said. “This message shows the arrogance we’re up against.”

As the trial looms in mid-2026, Majola’s alleged words have transformed private pain into public fury. What was meant as a quiet outreach has become a firestorm — raising the stakes and ensuring the DJ Warras case remains South Africa’s most watched. For a family seeking closure, the question burns: why now — and what else is being hidden?