"What a Spectacle": President Mnangagwa's Arrival at Wicknell Chivayo's Funeral Wake Causes a Stir

• Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended Wicknell Chivayo's funeral wake in a Mercedes-Maybach bearing customised plates
• The solemn procession drew a large crowd of mourners in white robes alongside military personnel and government officials
• Zimbabweans online reacted sharply to the president's presence, with many raising pointed questions about Chivayo's death and legacy

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived at Wicknell Chivayo's funeral wake on 2 October 2026 in a Mercedes-Maybach bearing the presidential "ZIM 1" number plates, footage shared by HeraldZimbabwe on X showed.

The video captured a formal and sombre procession at what appeared to be an official venue. Mourners dressed in white robes gathered in large numbers alongside government officials in formal attire and military and security personnel. The motorcade moved slowly through the crowd as the ceremony unfolded with all the hallmarks of a high-profile state occasion.

Chivayo, a controversial Zimbabwean businessman with close ties to ZANU-PF, had become one of the most talked-about figures in the country in recent years. His death drew an outpouring of public reaction, though not all of it was sympathetic. The Herald's video of President Mnangagwa's presence at the wake added to the weight of the moment, drawing further scrutiny online. One detail that caught viewers' attention was the Maybach itself. Watch the video below:

Read also

Wicknell Chivayo death: Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to spiritual theory on why Zimbabwean millionaire died

Online users discuss Wicknell Chivayo's funeral wake

The footage sparked sharp debate among viewers on social media, with several users directing pointed criticism at those who attended:

@Thapelo74400178 wrote:

"The same people that made Chivayo killed him and they are now arriving in fancy cars to shed crocodile tears. ZANU PF people must never get too comfortable; they will make and then kill you when you become a burden."

@richoz500 said:

"Not even one representative from any of his supposed companies has said RIP to him. That alone raises serious questions about whether these companies even existed in the first place."

@JayTweeZ44 wrote:

"What a spectacle. No grace. No decorum. Just one big show of nonsense."

@LAWRENC25055815 said:

"Mugabe 2.0. It is going to end the same way. Humiliation. Regret. Sorrow."

Other Briefly News stories about Wicknell Chivayo's family

• The sudden passing of Wicknell Chivayo triggered immediate legal complexities regarding his multi-million-dollar estate, including an ongoing US$25 million property and matrimonial dispute with his former partner.
• In a resurfaced interview, the late businessman reflected on his humble beginnings, recounting his days as a wages clerk at a bus company and hustling as an informal foreign currency trader on the streets of Harare.
• 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.

Read also

Wicknell Chivayo: Media barred as funeral wake moves to Gletwin mansion, Zimbabweans debate decision

Source: Briefly News