Zimbabwean man, Joachim Chivayo, 33, and Ayanda Brian Gungwa, identified by Hawks as a South African citizen were arrested in 2024 for possession of gold worth R15 million.
On Monday, Hawks national Hawks spokesperson, Brigadier Thandi Mbambo told IOL that both accused were granted bail of R20,000 each by the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on November 28, 2024.
Mbambo said the court imposed strict bail conditions, including that both accused were not permitted to leave the Republic of South Africa or the province of Gauteng pending finalisation of the matter. They were also required to report to the Brakpan Police Station once a week on Sundays with effect from December 1, 2024.
The matter was postponed to February 25, 2025 for further investigation.
However, Mbambo said both accused failed to appear in court after being released on bail.
On March 11, 2025, the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court issued J50 warrants of arrest for both men. Mbambo confirmed to IOL that the pair have since been circulated as wanted suspects.
Chivayo is popularly known online as “G6,” where he frequently posts images and videos portraying a lavish lifestyle. On Facebook, he often appears driving high-end luxury vehicles and is seen handing over luxury cars, including what is depicted in posts as a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Gungwa, who was identified by the Hawks as a South African national named Ayanda Brian Gungwa, is also popularly referred to online as “Pharaoh.” In some Zimbabwean social media posts and commentary, he is referred to as “Naison Chivayo,” creating confusion over his identity.
Zimbabwean mogul Wicknell Chivayo previously shared pictures with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and the businessman’s sweetheart Lucy “Lulu” Muteke.
Chivayo has been publicly associated with Zimbabwean mogul and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo. In a May 2025 Facebook post, Wicknell Chivayo referred to Joachim “G6” Chivayo as his “dear little brother,” celebrating his birthday and praising what he described as a growing business empire.
Social media posts further show Joachim “G6” Chivayo and Naison “Pharaoh” Chivayo attending a recent graduation ceremony at the Chitepo School of Ideology in Harare, a political training institution associated with Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF.
The Hawks have not indicated whether investigators believe the accused remain in South Africa.
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