DJ Warras

Some Lesser Known Facts About DJ Warras

• While he was in University, DJ Warras decided to quit his studies and start a business.

• In 2008, he started working at YFM, a popular South African youth radio station (99.2 FM) in Johannesburg, and became popular.

• In 2014, DJ Warras joined 5FM and co-hosted a night show titled The 5th Element.

  

• Later, he worked at Gagasi FM.

• From 2012 to 2018, DJ Warras worked as a host on the popular music show Live AMP, which aired on SABC1.

  

• He once publicly criticised relationships between rich ‘blessers’ and suspended officials like Shadrack Sibiya. He questioned the morality of funding shady figures.

• Once during a media conversation, DJ Warras said that he left the show Live AMP to give others a chance. Reportedly, he and co-host Lerato Kganyago left because SABC bosses fired them.

• In September 2025, he joined the reality show Ngicel’iVisa, which aired on Mzansi Magic, as a host.

  

• DJ Warras had co-hosted The Shady PHodcast with DJ PH. In the show, he talked about pop culture and social issues.

• He often credited his grandfather as a big influence on his upbringing.

• In December 2025, DJ Warras faced backlash on social media for criticising Rachel Kolisi’s upcoming documentary. He called her ‘insufferable.’ He also compared her to Meghan Markle, and said that she lived off her ex-husband Siya Kolisi’s legacy.

• On 16 December 2025, he made headlines when he was shot outside Zambezi House near Carlton Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• South African Police claimed during investigations that DJ Warras was attacked when three suspects came up to him after he parked his car. One person opened fire, and then the group ran away on foot.

• The police claimed that CCTV footage showed a man with dreadlocks and wearing a security uniform shot Stock before running away.

• DJ Warras tried to run after getting shot, but fell across the street. The police said that no items were stolen, and he had an unused gun on him.

• During investigations, the police found cartridges and other evidence at the spot.

• DJ Warras was an animal lover and had a pet dog. He often shared pictures of his pet on social media.

  

• He was a fitness enthusiast.