Gayton McKenzie and Wicknell Chivayo’s Old Photo Resurfaces Online After Businessman’s Death
- An old photograph appearing to show Minister Gayton McKenzie with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo circulated on X days after Chivayo died
- X user ChrisExcel shared the image on Thursday 1 October 2026
- The photograph's date, location and circumstances have not been established, and McKenzie's office has been approached for comment
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An old photograph that appears to show Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie standing alongside the late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has resurfaced online, drawing significant attention days after Chivayo's death.
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X user ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) posted the image at 9:06 pm on 1 October 2026, captioning it:
"My Goat Gayton thinks we can't see him... 😭😭😭".
The photograph shows McKenzie and Chivayo standing on rocky ground amid dry grass, accompanied by a third, unidentified man. The original date and location of the image remain unknown, and the caption did not explain its context. Briefly News could not independently verify the circumstances surrounding the meeting.
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As seen in the post on X below.
Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Chivayo, the head of Intratrek Zimbabwe, was killed on 30 September 2026 when a helicopter went down in the Marondera area of Zimbabwe. He was one of six people who died in the crash, among them his wife, Lucy Muteke. Zimbabwean authorities confirmed there were no survivors, and investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Chivayo was a prominent figure in Zimbabwean business circles and was widely recognised for his close ties to political and sporting figures across the region. He was a significant financial backer of Zimbabwean football, with Scottland FC publicly mourning his loss and describing him as far more than a sponsor. He had also publicly pledged support totalling US$1 million to Highlanders FC in Bulawayo.
McKenzie's Office approached for comment
McKenzie has served as South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture since 3 July 2024 and leads the Patriotic Alliance. His prominence in the South African government has drawn attention to the resurfaced image, given Chivayo's high-profile status in Zimbabwe.
The photograph prompted a range of responses on X. One user simply wrote:
"He is everywhere 😂😂😂😂", while another commented:
"We see him kahle nje. u abahambe!! 😏😏".
A third user referenced an alleged link between McKenzie and Zimbabwean mining, stating:
"Remember Gayton, he had mines in Zimbabwe."
Another claimed McKenzie had attempted to "hustle Zimbabweans" and was now "sorted for life with guaranteed pension". These comments are unverified opinions from individual users and do not constitute confirmed fact.
Briefly News has approached McKenzie's office for comment and will update this article upon receiving a response.
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