Video of Wicknell Chivayo Being Driven by President William Ruto Resurfaces After His Death

• Wicknell Chivayo and five others died in a helicopter crash, sending shockwaves across social media
• An old selfie-style video of Chivayo celebrating while being driven by a president resurfaced after news of his death broke
• South Africans and Zimbabweans flooded the comments with emotional reactions, drawing comparisons to late socialite Ginimbi

A video of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo filming himself excitedly from inside a vehicle with Kenyan President William Ruto began circulating widely on 1 October 2026. It came shortly after news broke that he had died in a helicopter crash along with five others.

In the clip, a cheerful Chivayo can be heard repeating, "Being driven by the president of the Republic," followed by, "God is the greatest, God is the greatest. Thank you." The footage, casual and upbeat in tone, was overlaid with a breaking news banner reporting his death.

Chivayo was a polarising and high-profile figure widely known for his close ties to powerful political figures and his lavish lifestyle. He had recently made headlines after moving into a R160 million mansion in Clifton, Cape Town, a detail many commenters brought up in the wake of his passing. The video, shared by @newsnexussa on TikTok, quickly gained traction as people grappled with the suddenness of his death. Watch the resurfaced video of Chivayo being driven by a president here:

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SA and Zimbabwe react to Chivayo's death

The reference to Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, another flamboyant Zimbabwean socialite who died in a car crash in 2020, struck a chord with many viewers who saw painful parallels between the two men's stories. The comments section filled quickly with a mix of grief, reflection and disbelief:

@MaMlambo🌸 wrote:

"The way they carry themselves always ends so painfully. Remember Ginimbi."

@Thembi_Soci_Is_My_Name reflected:

"The man who was driven by presidents 😌"

@LeSupra simply wrote:

"If you know you know."

Other Briefly News stories about Wicknell Chivayo's family

• An archived video captured the emotional moment the late Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo surprised his wife, Lucy "Lulu" Muteke, with a high-end Lamborghini at a car dealership showroom.
• A viral throwback clip showing the late Zimbabwean businessman enjoying playful moments with his young children resurfaced following his tragic death.
• The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) and local law enforcement launched a full investigation into the crash of the Bell 206 helicopter near Marondera, which took six lives in total.

Source: Briefly News