South African police arrested Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi, described as the third suspect in the investigation into the killing of radio and television personality DJ Warras. She was taken into custody in KwaZulu-Natal and transferred to Gauteng for court proceedings. Her arrest does not establish guilt.
What is the latest in the DJ Warras murder case?
Police arrested Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, on 9 September 2026. She is accused of involvement in the alleged conspiracy surrounding Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock's killing. One man has been convicted, while the cases against Buthelezi and another accused remain unresolved.
Hlengiwe Buthelezi arrested in Msinga
Buthelezi was arrested at a homestead in the Ngcengeni area of Msinga on 9 September, according to Jacaranda FM's report citing KwaZulu-Natal police. Police transferred her to Gauteng, where investigators handling the case are based.
SABC News reported that the 40-year-old was expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on 11 September. The planned appearance was prospective at the time of the report; the court must confirm the charges, representation and next date on the record.
Reports describe Buthelezi as wanted in connection with an alleged conspiracy and murder. Those descriptions are accusations, not findings. She is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless convicted by a court.
Who was DJ Warras?
DJ Warras was the professional name of Warrick Stock, a South African broadcaster, club DJ and media personality. He worked in radio and television and was known for presenting entertainment programmes and engaging publicly on issues affecting central Johannesburg.
Stock was shot and killed in Johannesburg's central business district on 16 December 2025. His death prompted a murder investigation that later produced several arrests and separate court proceedings.
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Third Suspect Arrested in DJ Warras Murder Case
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
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South African police arrested Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi, described as the third suspect in the investigation into the killing of radio and television personality DJ Warras. She was taken into custody in KwaZulu-Natal and transferred to Gauteng for court proceedings. Her arrest does not establish guilt.
What is the latest in the DJ Warras murder case?
Police arrested Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, on 9 September 2026. She is accused of involvement in the alleged conspiracy surrounding Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock's killing. One man has been convicted, while the cases against Buthelezi and another accused remain unresolved.
Hlengiwe Buthelezi arrested in Msinga
Buthelezi was arrested at a homestead in the Ngcengeni area of Msinga on 9 September, according to Jacaranda FM's report citing KwaZulu-Natal police. Police transferred her to Gauteng, where investigators handling the case are based.
SABC News reported that the 40-year-old was expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on 11 September. The planned appearance was prospective at the time of the report; the court must confirm the charges, representation and next date on the record.
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Reports describe Buthelezi as wanted in connection with an alleged conspiracy and murder. Those descriptions are accusations, not findings. She is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless convicted by a court.
Who was DJ Warras?
DJ Warras was the professional name of Warrick Stock, a South African broadcaster, club DJ and media personality. He worked in radio and television and was known for presenting entertainment programmes and engaging publicly on issues affecting central Johannesburg.
Stock was shot and killed in Johannesburg's central business district on 16 December 2025. His death prompted a murder investigation that later produced several arrests and separate court proceedings.
Public interest in the case has grown as investigators have described different alleged roles for the people arrested. Keeping those roles separate is important because only one accused person has been convicted so far.
The case against the three suspects
The first man convicted in the case was Joaquim Armando Pacula. He pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to an effective 25 years in prison. The Sunday Tribune's sentencing report records that conviction and sentence.
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Another accused, Vusimuzi Majola, remains in custody and has not been convicted. Reports say his case is continuing in the High Court after bail was denied.
The state alleges that Buthelezi shared information about Stock and his partner's vehicles with Majola. SABC reported the allegation as part of the prosecution's account. It has not yet been tested through a completed trial, and no article should describe it as an established fact.
The Bulrushes also reported that Buthelezi was arrested in Msinga and handed over to Gauteng investigators. The independent reports agree on the arrest and transfer, while the alleged criminal responsibility remains for the courts to decide.
Why the legal distinction matters
The case now contains three different legal statuses. Pacula has pleaded guilty and been sentenced. Majola is an accused person whose case remains pending. Buthelezi has been arrested and was expected to make an initial court appearance.
Those statuses cannot be used interchangeably. An arrest means police have taken a person into custody. A charge means prosecutors have formally accused someone. A conviction follows a guilty plea or a court finding after evidence is heard.
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The distinction is especially important in a high-profile case where repeated headlines can make allegations appear settled before a trial. Reporting should name the source of each allegation and avoid calling any unconvicted suspect a murderer.
At Buthelezi's first appearance, the court is expected to confirm the charges and address her legal representation, custody position and future dates. Prosecutors may also explain whether her case will be joined with related proceedings.
Majola's case continues separately unless a court orders otherwise. Pacula's conviction remains the only completed criminal outcome among the three people publicly connected to the case in the reviewed sources.
Further reporting should rely on the court record for the exact charge wording, any bail application and any consolidation of cases. Police suspicions and prosecution allegations remain subject to challenge.
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