Shaka iLembe

Seasons

2023

South Africa

9.1

Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Flower of eLangeni

Princess Nandi of the Langeni clan falls for Prince Senzangakhona of the Zulu. But their romance sparks a war with Prince Zwide of the rival Ndwandwe.

S1 • E2

An Eye for an Eye

A Sangoma puts Queen Ntombazi on trial for King Langa's murder, but not all is as it seems. The Zulu receive a prophecy of a great, future King.

S1 • E3

King Jobe's Wrath

As the Zulus face the Ndwandwe army, an ally emerges to support them. Queen Ntombazi embarks on a journey to the Mthethwa capital.

S1 • E4

Welcome Mlilwana

Prince Godongwana and Baleka escape but their freedom is short-lived. Princess Nandi faces the shock of her pregnancy.

S1 • E5

A Zulu Wedding

King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi. A crisis unfolds in KwaNdwandwe.

S1 • E6

Things Fall Apart

Shaka and Nandi's lives change when Bhibhi arrives. Godongwana finds refuge with the Hlubi and changes his name to Dingiswayo.

S1 • E7

A Mother's Love

Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.

S1 • E8

Senzangakhona ka Jama is my Father

Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.

S1 • E9

A Hero Falls

Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.

S1 • E10

ILembe

Nandi and her children leave the Qwabe and move to the Mthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.

S1 • E11

Reap What You Sow

Shaka faces betrayal and launches an attack on Makhedama's forces.

S1 • E12

Seize Your Destiny

Shaka outsmarts those plotting against him and returns to the Zulu.

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Cast

Nomzamo Mbatha

Nandi

Dawn Thandeka King

Mkabayi

S'Thandiwe Kgoroge

Mthaniya

Wiseman Mncube

Zwide

Khabonina Qubeka

Ntombazi

Thembinkosi Mthembu

Dingiswayo

Calvin Ratladi

Goloza

Mondli Makhoba

Ngomane

Lemogang Tsipa

Shaka

Phumlani Mndebele

Nyengelezi