Friends, family and colleagues of late media personality Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, gathered in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday for his memorial service.
DJ Warras was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon, a killing that has sent shockwaves through the media and entertainment industry.
He was remembered as a passionate and caring individual who had a deep love for people and for South Africa.
‘Played major important roles’
Speaking at the service, TV and radio presenter Luthando Shosha, also known as LootLove, described DJ Warras as someone who played many important roles in the lives of those around him.
“Warras was a dear friend. He was a son, a brother, a father, a colleague, and he was special to many of us in different ways,” she said.
“Today is not easy. We come together with heavy hearts, carrying grief, shock, love and memories all at once.”
Tributes highlighted his contribution to broadcasting, his infectious energy and the impact he had both on and off air.
The memorial comes as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his killing.
