By Anita Dangazele
- DJ Warras’s sister said he belonged to the country, not just the family, and blamed “a gun in the hands of evil” for his death.
- His son Ethan described him as a caring father who always put his family first, calling him his hero and foundation.
Broadcaster and media personality Warrick Stock, best known as DJ Warras, was remembered on Friday as a bold, loving and fearless man who used his voice to fight for truth and unity.
Stock was shot and killed earlier this month. His memorial service at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg, drew family, friends, colleagues and political leaders, all mourning his sudden death and celebrating the powerful life he lived.
His sister Nicole delivered an emotional tribute.
“He was the epitome of love,” she said.
“He belonged to a nation and the people, not just to us.”
Nicole expressed deep anger about his death.
“He was taken from us too early. This is not where his voice should have ended,” she said.
She described him as a complex thinker who tackled tough topics like race, politics and violence to bring people together, not divide them.
“Pretending we are healed while we are bleeding is the most dangerous lie of all,” she said.
Nicole blamed his death on “a gun in the hands of evil”.
She ended her speech with powerful words: “His life was not a whisper. It was a roar. And that roar still stands.”
His teenage son Ethan also spoke, sharing personal memories of a loving father who put his family first.
“He always made sure me and my family were okay,” he said.
“He was my hero. He is my foundation.”
Broadcasting colleagues praised Stock’s charisma and natural ability.
Mzansi Magic said he brought “energy, authenticity and excellence” to every show and left a legacy through the stories he helped tell.
Broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo said Stock crossed boundaries of race, culture and class.
“He liked to bring people together, even when he disagreed with you,” he said.
Marvin Cohen, a long-time friend, remembered Stock’s favourite sign-off line: “Take it easy, and if it’s easy, take it home.”
Pictured above: Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock is remembered at his memorial in Johannesburg. Image source: X
