Shaka iLembe

2023 - 2023

The Flower of eLangeni

Episode 1

Princess Nandi of the Langeni meets and captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona of the Zulu, however, their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide of the Ndwandwe. Zwide declares war on the Zulus, placing the blame on Senzangakhona's shoulders.

An Eye For An Eye

Episode 2

A Sangoma investigates Queen Ntombazi for King Langa's murder, but not all is as it seems. The Zulu, fearing their survival against the powerful Ndwandwe, receive a prophecy of a future great king.

King Jobe's Wrath

Episode 3

As the Zulus face the Ndwandwe army, an ally emerges to support them. Queen Ntombazi, fearing for her son's safety, embarks on a journey to the Mthethwa capital.

Welcome Mlilwane

Episode 4

Prince Godongwana and Baleka escape but their freedom is short-lived when Mthethwa warriors trap them. Princess Nandi faces the shock of her pregnancy and heartache follows.

A Zulu Wedding

Episode 5

King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.

Things Fall Apart...

Episode 6

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

A Mother's Love

Episode 7

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

Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

6th August 2023

Episode 8

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

A Hero Falls

13th August 2023

Episode 9

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

Ilembe

20th August 2023

Episode 10

Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.

Reap What You Sow

27th August 2023

Episode 11

Shaka rises to recruit his own Amabutho in the Mthethwa army. Shaka faces a betrayal while displaying his negotiation skills and launches an attack on Makhedama's forces.

Seize Your Destiny

3rd September 2023

Episode 12

Ngomane begins to observe Shaka's darker side. Amid power struggles, Shaka outsmarts those plotting against him and returns to the Zulu, determined to take the seat of King.

Top Cast

Lemogang Tsipa•Nomzamo Mbatha•Senzo Radebe

Director

Angus Gibson

Writer

Teboho Mahlatsi

Drama Action & Adventure

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.

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Lemogang Tsipa Image

Lemogang Tsipa

Shaka

Nomzamo Mbatha Image

Nomzamo Mbatha

Queen Nandi

Senzo Radebe Image

Senzo Radebe

Senzangakhona

Dawn Thandeka King Image

Dawn Thandeka King

Mkabayi

Khabonina Qubeka Image

Khabonina Qubeka

Ntombazi

Thembinkosi Mthembu Image

Thembinkosi Mthembu

Dingiswayo

Hope Mbhele Image

Hope Mbhele

Baleka

Abdul Khoza

Cija

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Teboho Mahlatsi

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Teboho Mahlatsi

Writer

Angus Gibson

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