The DJ was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday in what is believed to have been an incident related to an eviction. Unconfirmed reports suggest DJ Warras was actively involved with a security company conducting evictions when an unknown gunman approached him and fired a single shot. Speaking to eNCA, McKenzie described his death as a “brutal killing” and expressed his fury.
“I’m angry,” he said. “Why am I angry? Because he was totally against the hijacking of buildings.
Illegal foreigners come here, they hijack buildings and today they killed one of our own.” While police have not yet confirmed the motive or identified suspects, McKenzie was adamant “illegal foreigners” were responsible. I’m waiting for the police minister to tell us who killed him, but I can bet my last cent it’s illegal foreigners who have hijacked our buildings. We hope this is the turnaround when it comes to taking back our buildings “I’m waiting for the police minister to tell us who killed him, but I can bet my last cent it’s illegal foreigners who have hijacked our buildings.
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We hope this is the turnaround when it comes to taking back our buildings.” The murder has shocked the nation and prompted an outpouring of sadness from South Africans and political parties. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba condemned the “heinous killing”, stressing the fight to reclaim hijacked buildings in Joburg will continue. “If the thugs behind his murder believe they have stopped the fight to reclaim Joburg’s inner city, they are mistaken,” he said.
“All they have done is make it clear to patriotic, law-abiding citizens that we must step up and fight back.” Build One SA leader Mmusi Maimane extended his condolences to DJ Warras’ family and friends. “The brazen murder of DJ Warras in broad daylight is a shock for all South Africans. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans in this difficult time,” he said.
“We have lost one of the most outspoken and patriotic young South Africans. DJ Warras was a voice for many in this country, someone whose blood and tears were fully committed to this nation.”
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