Wicknell Chivayo’s Family Gives Update on His Children After Helicopter Crash Death
- Family spokesman Herbert Chivayo gave an update on Wicknell Chivayo's two children following their father's death in a helicopter crash
- Herbert Chivayo confirmed the children have not yet joined mourners at the Gletwin funeral venue as they receive support
- DNA testing is still underway as funeral proceedings shifted to Chivayo's Gletwin mansion in Harare
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The children of late Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo are receiving professional counselling following the devastating loss of their father, family spokesman Herbert Chivayo confirmed on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Herbert, speaking to ZBC News outside the Gletwin mansion in Harare, remained composed and measured throughout the briefing. He confirmed that John and Atarah had not yet made their way to the funeral venue, as the family prioritised their emotional wellbeing in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.
Wicknell Chivayo, who would have turned 46 in November, was killed alongside his wife Lucy when their helicopter crashed near Marondera on Wednesday evening, 30 September 2026. According to Herbert, the aircraft went down in a rural part of Marondera at around 5 p.m. while the couple were en route to Harare. The family confirmed the deaths shortly after the crash.
Peeps react to update on Wicknell's children
Herbert also addressed the ongoing forensic process, noting that DNA testing was still being conducted. Funeral proceedings have since moved to Chivayo's upscale Gletwin residence in Harare as the family awaits further results.
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The interview drew widespread attention online, with many Zimbabweans following the developments closely.
@bigpipo08kz wrote:
"This one is called a funeral haasi Mariro."
@TakuDna joked:
"So you guys have the good cameras hidden somewhere."
@NhunzviVitalis had praise for the spokesman:
"Best family spokesperson ever, this guy is calm, detailed and just shares what needs to be shared, straight and simple."
@AllenIdaso offered an unusual take:
"Just bury the remains, share what you can, keep the chunk of his estate for the kids, sell off his private jets to fund primary Healthcare, donate his house to any of the universities in Kenya for research purposes, let every Kenyan get a pair of shoes, life continues."
@DebbieMasango wrote:
"May God bring healing to this Family."
Watch Herbert Chivayo's full briefing outside the Gletwin mansion below:
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.
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