TV series
Shaka iLembe
2023–, Zulu, on Mzanzi Magic. Created by Teboho Mahlatsi & Angus Gibson & Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom.
Indodana yami iyeza.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S2 E12: The King of Kings
Aired 31 August 2025
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Teboho MahlatsiCreator
- Angus GibsonCreator
- Mpumelelo Paul GrootboomCreator
- Desireé MarkgraaffCreator
- Andy PetersenCreator
- Catherine StewartCreator
- Daniel ZimblerCreator
- Jacob NtshangaseCreator
- Lemogang TsipaShaka · 12 ep
- Nomzamo MbathaQueen Nandi · 12 ep
- Senzo RadebeSenzangakhona · 12 ep
- Dawn Thandeka KingMkabayi · 12 ep
- Khabonina QubekaNtombazi · 12 ep
- Thembinkosi MthembuDingiswayo · 12 ep
- Hope MbheleBaleka · 12 ep
- Abdul KhozaCija · 12 ep
- Dumisani DlaminiMayinga · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 June 2023
- Network
- Mzanzi Magic
- Language
- Zulu
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- Scripted
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Shaka iLembe: quick answers
Is Shaka iLembe worth watching?
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How many seasons of Shaka iLembe are there?
Shaka iLembe has 2 seasons and 24 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is Shaka iLembe finished?
Shaka iLembe is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Shaka iLembe on?
Shaka iLembe isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Shaka iLembe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shaka iLembe yet.
What shows are like Shaka iLembe?
If you liked Shaka iLembe, try The Assassin, See, Hanna.
Who created Shaka iLembe?
Shaka iLembe was created by Teboho Mahlatsi and Angus Gibson and Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom and Desireé Markgraaff and Andy Petersen and Catherine Stewart and Daniel Zimbler and Jacob Ntshangase and stars Lemogang Tsipa, Nomzamo Mbatha, Senzo Radebe.