Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Woman Wanted Over DJ Warras Murder

BREAKING NEWS: South African police are appealing to the public for information that could help locate 40-year-old Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi, who is wanted in connection with the murder of popular radio and television personality Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras.

Buthelezi is wanted by detectives from the SAPS Provincial Investigation Unit: Serious and Violent Crimes on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and murder.

Stock, 40, was fatally shot outside Zambesi House near Johannesburg’s Carlton Centre on 16 December 2025 while overseeing the installation of biometric security at the hijacked building through his company, Imperium Ops.

Investigators allege that Buthelezi lived at the building and was part of an informal committee accused of unlawfully collecting rent from tenants. During bail proceedings, evidence was presented that she allegedly sent personal information belonging to Stock and his partner to another accused.

Buthelezi had previously been arrested in connection with the case but was later released.

The alleged shooter, Mozambican national Joaquim Armando Pacula, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Another accused, Majola, remains in custody after being denied bail, while the trial has been postponed.

Police are urging anyone who knows Buthelezi’s whereabouts to contact investigating officer Detective Sergeant Nengovhela on 082 967 9362.

Anonymous information can also be submitted through the MySAPS App or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.