Joachim Chivayo, the brother of controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, was arrested in South Africa after he was allegedly found with R15 million worth of gold.
Joachim, who was arrested alongside, Ayanda Brian Gungwa, a 20-year-old South African citizen, was in possession of gold that was alleged to have been smuggled from Zimbabwe.In a statement, the Hawks said the arrest was a significant step in its fight against the illegal buying and selling of the precious metal.
“The Gauteng Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation team, in collaboration with their head office counterparts, achieved a significant breakthrough in their fight against illegal precious metal trading by arresting the two suspects involved in the unlawful possession of gold,” said Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Captain Lloyd Ramovha.
