Zakes Bantwini’s Father’s Day 2023 was celebrated in sadness as he marks the special event for the first time without his father.

Taking to his Instagram account on Sunday, Zakes gave fans and followers a glimpse into the funeral ceremony of his late dad.

He further revealed that his old man was gunned down in front of the family house.


“Ukuhlabelela kusumthokosiza odabukileyo, first Father’s Day without you and I am not okay. This year I lost my dad after he was gunned down at home in front of my family members.

Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to you Ngwane// Bhilibane// kajajela// kamajozi// wena wasobala// wase shashalazini// Khanyile. Lala ngo Xolo Shlangu Esihle,” he wrote.