The Hawks have told IOL that Joachim “G6” Chivayo (pictured with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo), and another accused identified as Ayanda Brian Gungwa, also referred to in some Zimbabwean publications as “Pharaoh”, have been declared wanted after failing to appear in court in connection with R15 million worth of gold bars. Wicknell Chivayo is not implicated in the case.
Image: Sir Wicknell/ Facebook
Joachim “G6” Chivayo — widely known on Zimbabwean social media for his high-flying lifestyle — has been declared wanted by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in South Africa after failing to appear in court in connection with a R15 million gold case.
The development builds on IOL’s November 28, 2024 report detailing the arrest of Chivayo and Ayanda Brian Gungwa after they were found in possession of six bars of unwrought gold valued at approximately R15 million during a Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation operation in Brakpan. A Mercedes-Benz SUV was also seized at the time.
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.
Image: Hawks
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.
Image: Facebook
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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