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Second Suspect in DJ Warras Killing to Appear in Johannesburg Court

A 25-year-old Mozambican national detained in a Crime Intelligence-led raid is due in court on murder plus immigration counts.

Overview

  • Police arrested the 25-year-old in a Friday night takedown at the Marathon informal settlement in Primrose.
  • The operation involved the Provincial Investigation Unit with Crime Intelligence and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department.
  • He faces counts of murder and contravention of the Immigration Act following the 16 December shooting in the Johannesburg CBD.
  • First accused Victor Mthethowakhe Majola remains in custody after bail was refused on 26 January, with a return date of 11 February.
  • The State cites an ID parade, CCTV and phone data in its case, while police say the probe continues and dismiss reports of a third suspect being killed.