Popular South African media personality DJ Warras was shot dead in Johannesburg’s central business district on Monday, December 16.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
Zimbabwean ‘prophet’ makes claims about DJ Warras’ death
Hours after news of DJ Warras’ death broke, a Zimbabwean self-proclaimed prophet, Dr Obey Tichafa Mukanhairi, took to social media, claiming he had warned about the killing months earlier.
He pointed to a series of messages he says were shared publicly in June.
He believes that one of them specifically referred to the death of a well-known South African DJ.
According to the ‘prophet’, the messages included a warning that a “very famous South African DJ” would be shot dead, a claim he now links to DJ Warras’ killing.
The posts, which the ‘prophet’ says formed part of a broader set of five prophetic messages, also made reference to some events, including the death of a South African hip-hop artist, political developments in Zambia, and health-related concerns.
Screenshots of the posts have since resurfaced online, fuelling debate about whether the warnings were genuine or coincidental.
‘Prophet’ known for warning messages
Mukanhairi is known on social media for delivering warning-style messages, often directed at public figures and framed as prophetic insights.
He regularly posts alerts about alleged danger or misfortune, which he says are meant to prompt prayer or caution.
Most recently, he issued a message directed at rapper Cassper Nyovest, writing: “Cassper Nyovest, pray harder my brother, it is not looking good.”
A Star in the South African Media Landscape
DJ Warras was a familiar and much-loved face in South African media, known for his big personality, sharp opinions and unmistakable presence.
At times controversial but always engaging, he built a career that stretched across music, radio and television, earning him a loyal following.
As a DJ, he performed on stages around the country and helped shape the sound of modern South African house and hip-hop.
Away from the turntables, he became just as well known for speaking his mind, often weighing in on social and political issues with passion and conviction.
Reports also suggest that DJ Warras had business interests in a company that provided security services for several buildings in Johannesburg’s CBD, which was allegedly involved in evictions in the inner city.
