Shaka iLembe

Season 2

2025 · 12 episodes · 9h 48m in all · 6.5/10

Shaka returns to KwaNobamba to claim his kingship. While many celebrate, others plot his downfall. Nandi and Mkabayi remain alert to the snake pit he has entered. Meanwhile, the Ndwandwe prepare a traitor to betray Dingiswayo.

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Return of a King

   15 Jun 2025 · 56 min

   Shaka returns to KwaNobamba to claim his throne. While many celebrate, others plot his downfall. Meanwhile, the Ndwandwe prepare a traitor to betray Dingiswayo.

2. 

   2. To Bend Iron, You Must Heat It First

   22 Jun 2025 · 50 min

   Phungashe declares war. Can Shaka unite an untrained, divided Zulu army to save his people? In the north, the Ndwandwe deliver a bride to the Ngwane King, Somhlolo.

3. 

   3. A King Rises

   29 Jun 2025 · 48 min

   Nandi suspects sabotage ahead of Shaka's coronation. Ntombazana targets Dingiswayo, setting the Ndwandwe's plan into motion.

4. 

   4. My Daughter Is No Lamb

   6 Jul 2025 · 48 min

   Dingiswayo declares war on the Ndwandwe and appoints Ngomane to help Shaka build his army. Nongila and Ngwadi journey to the Xhosa, while Ntombazana arrives at oYengweni with a deadly mission.

5. 

   5. Betrayal Is In The Air

   13 Jul 2025 · 48 min

   Nongila and Ngwadi are captured by Boers. Somveli kills to hide his betrayal. Ntombazana lures Dingiswayo in.

6. 

   6. Into The Lion's Den

   20 Jul 2025 · 48 min

   Dingiswayo marches to war, blind to the trap Ntombazi has set. Ngwadi and Nongila reach the Xhosa but are caught in a Boer assault. Shaka makes a decision he will regret.

7. 

   7. A Great King Falls

   27 Jul 2025 · 48 min

   Hletjiwe and Sikhunyana flee. oYengweni stands on the brink as Zwide's army descends on the Mthethwa.

8. 

   8. No Mercy

   3 Aug 2025 · 48 min

   Shaka declares no mercy on the Ndwandwe. Sikhunyana reaches KwaNgwane, only to realize he has brought danger to their door.

9. 

   9. The Battle of Gqokli Hill

   10 Aug 2025 · 48 min

   Goloza foresees tragedy but keeps a bitter silence. As Shaka prepares a brilliant war strategy, a trusted ally betrays him.

10. 

    10. A Dark Cloud Descends

    17 Aug 2025 · 49 min

    Zwide is shattered by heartbreak. Nandi uncovers a dangerous secret she must protect, even if it means defying her son.

11. 

    11. The Kingdom Grows

    24 Aug 2025 · 46 min · 8.3/10

    Shaka expands Zulu power with ruthless ambition. Ntombazi prepares her darkest muthi yet.

12. 

    12. The King of Kings

    31 Aug 2025 · 51 min

    The final battle between Zulu and Ndwandwe rages across the Mhlathuze. Shaka and Zwide face off one last time.