Overview
- The men were detained after being taken from the Morafe/Merafe hostel in Soweto around 2 a.m. on December 22 and were later formally charged with murder.
- They are scheduled to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on December 24 as detectives advance the investigation.
- CCTV footage reportedly shows three attackers approaching Warrick Stock, with the shooter described as having dreadlocks and wearing a security-style uniform.
- Police are searching for at least one additional suspect, pursuing forensic leads and video analysis while appealing for public information.
- Authorities say the killing may be linked to Stock’s work reclaiming hijacked buildings; he had obtained multiple protection orders, and the Gauteng government has pledged stronger action against syndicates.