Armando Joaquin Pacula appears at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on 2 February 2026. Picture: Nigel Sibanda / The Citizen The Mozambican national accused of involvement in the murder of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has had his case postponed. Armando Joaquin Pacula, believed to be the gunman, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for the first time on Monday, 2 February 2026.
This followed his arrest on 30 January in the Marathon informal settlement in Primrose, Germiston. Pacula faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder relating to Stock’s killing. The 25-year-old has also been charged with contravening South Africa’s Immigration Act.
His arrest comes days after co-accused Victor Mthethwa Majola wasrefused bail. During proceedings, state prosecutor Vincent Mochabela told the court that Pacula is allegedly in the country unlawfully. The prosecutor confirmed that the state would oppose any attempt to secure the accused’s release on bail.
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The magistrate cautioned Pacula that a conviction could result in a life sentence. Pacula opted for legal representation from Legal Aid South Africa. Despite having no legal documents permitting him to be in South Africa, the defence informed the court of Pacula’s intention to pursue a bail application.
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