Wicknell Chivayo's Children Join Mourners at Gletwin Home With Ex-Wife Sonja

• Wicknell Chivayo's two children arrived at the family residence in Gletwin, Harare, to mourn their father
• The children joined their mother, Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja Madzikanda, as family and friends gathered to pay their respects
• Family spokesman Herbert Chivayo had earlier confirmed the children were receiving support before joining mourners at the venue

Wicknell Chivayo's two young children have arrived at the family home in Gletwin, Harare, to mourn their father alongside his ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda. Zimbabwean news outlet ZW Times shared the update on Instagram on Friday, 2 October 2026, as family members, friends and loved ones continued to gather at the Chivayo residence to pay their last respects.

The development marks a shift from earlier reports, when family spokesman Herbert Chivayo confirmed that the children had not yet joined the mourners at the Gletwin funeral venue, as they were still receiving emotional support following the loss.

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Chivayo's death shocks Zimbabwe

Wicknell Chivayo, one of Zimbabwe's most high-profile and controversial businessmen, died in a helicopter crash, sending shockwaves across the country. His passing has drawn an enormous outpouring of condolences, with many setting aside their opinions of the man to acknowledge the grief his family is enduring.

The sight of his children mourning at the family home struck a nerve with many online, particularly those who noted the innocence of children in the face of adult controversies.

Zimbabweans Respond With Grief and Compassion

The post drew an emotional response from followers, many of whom focused their thoughts on the children left behind.

@ropafadzoeverjoy_ wrote: "Aaaa mwari 💔 I pray that God covers these children under His mighty wings, protects them from every danger, and keeps anything harmful far away from them. May His healing hand be upon them, restore their strength and bring them complete ❤️‍🩹 healing"

@a_y_e_n_a shared: "😭he was not the best human hake, but he meant everything to those babies 😭may God heal their hearts🥺"

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@_.allyyyyyy_ simply said: "This is so heartbreaking 😭😭💔"

@maikimberley offered a longer reflection: "This picture breaks my heart. 💔 Watching children come to grieve their father is a reminder that behind every tragedy are people whose lives have been changed forever. Whatever happened in the past, whatever opinions people may have, these children are innocent. They have lost their dad. May they be surrounded by people who will love them, protect them and help them through the darkest days."

@eustas_dee_gomba directed a pointed comment at those who had mocked Chivayo in life: "The people who were laughing, is it still funny?"

Wicknell's video with kids leaves fans heartbroken

In a previous article, Briefly News reported that a resurfaced TikTok video showed Wicknell Chivayo sharing a playful moment with his children inside a Rolls-Royce.

The casual father-child exchange, filmed during what appeared to be a school run, quickly moved viewers online.

Source: Briefly News