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City of Gold, City of Guns: The Mid-Day Murder That Stopped Johannesburg Cold

16 December 2025 by CapeTownNewsReader

DJ Warras, a beloved radio star, was tragically murdered in a busy Johannesburg food court. This wasn’t a random robbery, but a planned hit by a ‘reputation guardianship’ gang. These groups extort money from performers and businesses, using violence when people refuse. It seems DJ Warras was killed because he spoke out against them, turning a regular lunch hour into a shocking scene of crime and fear.

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