Shaka Zulu

"A true story"

South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.

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Created By

William C. Faure

Status

Ended

Original Name

Shaka Zulu

First Air Date

October 24, 1986

Last Air Date

December 19, 1986

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, Xhosa, Zulu

Production Companies

Harmony Gold Tele München

Networks

SABC 1

S01E10

Part 10

A long-ago foretold prophecy comes to pass when a proposal to negotiate a peaceful alliance between the Zulu Empire and Great Britain fails. Zulu Queen Mother Nandi finally dies, and Shaka, knowing his own fate is sealed, goes into a self-destructive rampage. Farewell returns to Zululand and meets with Shaka, who abandons his reign of terror. Shaka is finally murdered and his empire falls apart.

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