Wicknell Chivayo’s Mzungu Bodyguard Praised for Standing by Businessman’s Children After Death

Photos emerged showing Wicknell Chivayo's children, John and Atara, enjoying an outing in Pretoria with their late father's bodyguard presentThe images, taken at Total Ninja Kolonnade in Pretoria, sparked an outpouring of emotion from social media users concerned about the children's welfareSeveral commenters applauded the bodyguard and called on him to continue supporting the family alongside their mother, Sonja MadzikandaPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Wicknell Chivayo's white bodyguard has captured the hearts of thousands online after photos surfaced showing him by the side of the late Zimbabwean businessman's children, John and Atara, during a fun day out in Pretoria, South Africa.

Wicknell Chivayo’s Mzungu bodyguard praised for standing by businessman’s children after death. Image credit: Wicknell Chivayo Source: FacebookThe pictures showed the two youngsters enjoying a lively outing with friends at Total Ninja Kolonnade, an inflatable and obstacle course park situated within the Kolonnade Shopping Centre.

While the children's smiles were enough to warm hearts, it was the sight of their father's bodyguard present with them that truly set social media alight.

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It remains unclear whether the photographs were taken before or after Wicknell Chivayo's death.

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Regardless, the images drew widespread attention, with many online commenters moved by the fact that the bodyguard appeared to have maintained his closeness to the family during what is undoubtedly a difficult period.

Chivayo had reportedly shared a loving bond with his children and was co-parenting with his former partner, Sonja Madzikanda, at the time of his passing.

Wicknell's bodyguard's continued presence alongside John and Atara led many to call on him to remain a protective figure in the family's life.

Beyond praise for the bodyguard, many users directed their words of comfort and prayer directly to the children as they face life without their father.

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The photos have renewed public concern for Chivayo's children, with many hoping they will continue to be surrounded by people who genuinely care for their well-being as they grow up.

The Facebook post of Wicknell's bodyguard and his children is below.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on the private messages allegedly sent by Wicknell Chivayo to a Zimbabwean blogger, in which the late businessman disputed estimates of his spending on gifts.

Chivayo reportedly claimed he had given away more than $200 million, although the figure has not been independently verified. The messages have renewed scrutiny of his finances and the disputed Range Rover gift to lawyer Lewis Uriri.

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Grace Asare (Entertainment Editor) Grace Appiah Asare is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She holds a bachelor’s degree. She has more than five years of experience as a journalist and has worked with Scooper News and Opera News, where she produced engaging news content focusing on entertainment and politics. Grace also offered volunteer services at Tales of Africa, where she produced several articles highlighting African talents. She joined yen.com.gh in 2026. Contact: grace.asare@yen.com.gh