Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi, the woman wanted in connection with the murder of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, has been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing another suspect into police custody in the case.
Buthelezi, 40, was arrested on a warrant in Msinga on Wednesday, 9 September, after police received information that she was hiding in the Ngcengeni area.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said detectives and members of the Visible Policing unit followed up the information before arresting her at a homestead.
“The suspect was arrested and will be handed over to police in Gauteng for further handling,” Netshiunda said.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed Buthelezi’s arrest and said she is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court soon.
Her arrest follows a police appeal in August for information that could assist in locating her after a warrant of arrest was issued.
Buthelezi is alleged to be the girlfriend of 44-year-old Soweto taxi boss Victor Mthethwa Majola, who is accused of orchestrating Stock’s killing.
Stock, 40, was shot dead outside the Zambesi Building in Johannesburg’s central business district on 16 December 2025.
At the time of his death, Stock was known as DJ Warras and had worked in radio and television, including as a presenter and producer.
He was also involved in a security business, which had been contracted to provide security services at the building where the shooting took place.
Police investigations into the killing led to the arrest of Majola and Mozambican national Armindo Joaquim Pacula.
Pacula, 25, was accused of being the gunman who shot Stock.
In August, Pacula was sentenced to an effective 25 years in prison by the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg after entering into a plea and sentence agreement with the State.
He pleaded guilty to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and contravening the Immigration Act.
Pacula admitted that he shot Stock in exchange for R25,000.
The National Prosecuting Authority said the plea and sentence agreement was reached after consultation with Stock’s family.
Majola, meanwhile, faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. He has denied bail and remains before the courts.
During Majola’s bail proceedings, investigating officer Captain Abe Montwedi told the court that investigators believed Majola was the mastermind behind the killing.
The court heard that Majola was allegedly with two other men near the building when Stock arrived on 16 December. A witness allegedly heard Majola identify Stock before one of the men accompanying him shot him several times.
The court also heard allegations about Buthelezi’s connection to the case.
According to evidence presented during the bail proceedings, Buthelezi had been among five people against whom Stock had sought protection orders four days before his death.
Investigators also alleged that information extracted from Buthelezi’s cellphone showed that she had forwarded photographs and information to Majola.
Buthelezi has not yet appeared in court on the charges and remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Majola’s case was transferred to the Gauteng High Court after investigations were finalised. The State previously told the court that cellphone records, financial information and facial comparison analysis formed part of the investigation.
With Buthelezi now in police custody, investigators are expected to hand her over to Gauteng authorities for further processing and her first court appearance.
The arrest comes nearly nine months after Stock was gunned down in Johannesburg and follows the conviction and imprisonment of the man who admitted carrying out the shooting.
