Zakes Bantwini: Take a Look at Grammy Winner’s R3.4 Million Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC

Zakes Bantwini: Take a Look at Grammy Winner’s R3.4 Million Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC

  • Zakes Bantwini will be driving in style in the next one year after getting a brand new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC valued at R3.4 million
  • The Grammy Award-winning star received the stunning car at a colourful ceremony after joining the Mercedes-Benz family as a Friend of the Brand
  • The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC is a luxurious yet powerful machine that accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in a mere 3.8 seconds

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Zakes Bantwini's new Mercedes Benz will leave the star's followers drooling. The Sama and Grammy Awards-winning singer will cruise with the beast for the next 12 months.

Zakes Bantwini gets a new Mercedes-Benz
Zakes Bantwini will be driving the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC. Image: UGC
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Zakes Bantwini gets brand new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC valued at R3.4 million

Congratulations are in order for Zakes Bantwini, real name Zakhele Madida who recently entered a partnership with Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa. According to a statement shared by the company, Zakes Bantwini will be driving the lush vehicle worth over R3.4 million for 12 months.

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According to a statement shared by the company, Zakes Bantwini is the second Friend of the Brand to drive a Mercedes-EQ electric vehicle.

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The EQS 53 is the top of the range as it develops 484 kW and 950 Nm, and accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in a mere 3.8 seconds. The EQS 53 costs R3,418,600.

According to WLTP, the EQS 450+ has a driving range of up to 782 km, while the AMG EQS 53 reaches a maximum distance of 586 km.

The classy whip reportedly costs a staggering R3,418,600.

Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, Mercedes South Africa spokesperson Terrence Steenkamp said:

"Zakes exemplifies excellence in his field, punctuated by winning that most coveted of music trophies, a Grammy Award. Similarly, Mercedes-Benz stands for excellence in the automotive market. The pairing with Zakes is therefore a natural one."

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He also cleared the air on what happens to the cars after using them for a year saying:

"All FOTB keep the vehicles for 12 months and, should their contracts be renewed, they’re allocated a new vehicle for the following 12 months."

Zakes Bantwini on getting a new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC

The star said he is happy to be collaborating with the company. He also noted that it's a dream come true to drive a Mercedes Benz. The Osama hitmaker said he will enjoy driving the car for the next year.

"Growing up in the ghetto, everyone dreams of one day driving a Mercedes-Benz. Every car that you drive along the way is just a stepping stone to one day having the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Benz.
"It’s therefore an honour to have joined the family and to have the opportunity to enjoy this incredible car over the next 12 months."

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.