Shaka iLembe — Season 1
Indodana yami iyeza.
About this season
Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.
Episodes (12)
1. The Flower of eLangeni
6.5Aired 18 June 2023 • 63 min
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.
2. An Eye For An Eye
6.0Aired 25 June 2023 • 50 min
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.
3. King Jobe's Wrath
Aired 2 July 2023 • 48 min
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.
4. Welcome Mlilwane
Aired 9 July 2023 • 48 min
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.
5. A Zulu Wedding
Aired 16 July 2023 • 49 min
King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
6. Things Fall Apart...
Aired 23 July 2023 • 55 min
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.
7. A Mother's Love
Aired 30 July 2023 • 49 min
Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
8. Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father
Aired 6 August 2023 • 48 min
Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
9. A Hero Falls
Aired 13 August 2023 • 48 min
Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
10. Ilembe
Aired 20 August 2023 • 48 min
Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
11. Reap What You Sow
Aired 27 August 2023 • 48 min
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.
12. Seize Your Destiny
Aired 3 September 2023 • 50 min
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.