Sonja Chivayo arrived at the night vigil held at Wicknell Chivayo’s Gletwin residence on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, accompanied by their children as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

Photos showing Sonja visibly overwhelmed by grief spread rapidly across social media, capturing her emotional presence among the crowd.

Earlier in the mourning period, Sonja delivered a heartfelt speech at the funeral that moved many attendees to tears, further amplifying public interest in her role at the vigil.

A post by user @buhlebenkosi on X highlighted Sonja’s decision to travel with the children as a sign of respect and solidarity during the painful moment.

The vigil attracted a steady flow of mourners as relatives and friends gathered to share in the grief for a figure described as one of Zimbabwe’s most prominent and controversial businessmen.

Chivayo’s children also arrived at the vigil, reinforcing the family dimension of the loss and prompting observers to describe the scenes as heartbreaking.

A previously circulated video of Sonja speaking about a private jet purchased for her by Chivayo resurfaced online, adding another layer of public curiosity to the mourning period.