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From cast and crew

Which clan would you be? – Shaka iLembe Image : 33181

Which clan would you be? – Shaka iLembe

Mthethwa? Ndwandwe? Zulu? The Shaka Gold carpet stars share their thoughts on which clan they'd belong to.

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Rapid fire questions – Shaka iLembe

What is the first thing they do when they get to set? Who is the first person they call about good news? The Shaka iLembe cast answers rapid fire questions.

Which character are you most like? – Shaka iLembe Image : 33051

Which character are you most like? – Shaka iLembe

Your favourites from Shaka iLembe reveal which characters they resonate with the most.

Creating Shaka iLembe season 2 Image : 33035

Creating Shaka iLembe season 2

Go behind the scenes of Shaka iLembe to watch how the show is crafted with pride and purpose. From 50 000 bundles of grass to 6 844 G-strings, attention to detail is the order of the day when creating this epic historical drama.

Snippets from the show

Liyana drops a bomb – Shaka iLembe Image : 33196

Liyana drops a bomb – Shaka iLembe

The tension between Liyana and Shaka reaches a breaking point when she reveals life-changing news that challenges the very foundation of their relationship.

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The Khumalo join Shaka – Shaka iLembe

Mzilikazi, king of the Khumalo, lays down his spear, bends the knee, and tells Shaka he is prepared to join him. Will Shaka accept?

Goloza mourns nyengelezi – Shaka iLembe Image : 33133

Goloza mourns nyengelezi – Shaka iLembe

Goloza grapples with the devastating loss of Nyengelezi. Will he be able to rise from the ashes of his despair and rebuild his life, or will the weight of his loss prove too great to bear?

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A storm is brewing – Shaka iLembe

He may be a captive of the Ndwandwe, but Dingiswayo remains steadfast and dignified as he issues a warning to Zwide.

The making of season 2

The making of Shaka iLembe: Izinwele Image : 33203

The making of Shaka iLembe: Izinwele

Go behind the scenes with hair and makeup designer Queen Motlatle as she discusses the relevance of hair, colour, and accessories to the clans' identities and the characters' stories and backgrounds.

The making of Shaka iLembe: Relationships Image : 33202

The making of Shaka iLembe: Relationships

Uncover the vision, the tears, and the triumphs of Shaka iLembe's second season. Go behind the senes with the storytellers and cast of this epic show.

Trailers

A mysterious mission – Shaka iLembe Image : 33164

A mysterious mission – Shaka iLembe

Nandi has an important mission. How will it affect Shaka? Watch Shaka iLembe season 2 on Sundays at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic.

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Battles continue – Shaka iLembe

Heated battles and quests for revenge. The worst is yet to come. Tune in to watch season 2 of Shaka iLembe every Sunday at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic.

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Blood flows – Shaka iLembe

It’s the battle of the titans, and only one spear will triumph in this historic clash. Watch Shaka iLembe on Sundays at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic.

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Fire raging forward – Shaka iLembe

Neither Shaka nor Zwide intend on resting on their laurels after the fall of Dingiswayo. What will their next moves be? Watch Shaka iLembe season 2 on Sundays at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic.