It's time for Season 2 of one of South Africa's best ever shows - after a two year wait. It's been too long and yet it feels like yesterday that we saw Season 1. Cliché alert!... how time flies.
Here today, gone tomorrow, but we live on.
Like Shaka.
The new season premieres this Sunday 15 June at 20h00 and we have teasers for you.
But first, three important matters:
1. You'll find a quick refresh of Season 1 on the TVSA Season 2 Show Page here:
Shaka iLembe 2
2. You'll find details on the main characters on the TVSA Season 1 Show Page here:
Shaka iLembe 1
3. If you've missed the memo on the new characters who are joining this season, please tap here:
Character portraits: five newcomers on Shaka iLembe Season 2
Comin' up in the first three episodes of the 12 episode season:
Sunday 15 June 2025
Episode 1
The Return of a King
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.
Sunday 22 June 2025
Episode 2
To Bend Iron, You Must Heat It First
Phungashe declares war. Can Shaka unite an untrained, divided Zulu army to save his people?
With Nandi and Mkabayi’s cunning support, the fate of the Zulu hangs in the balance. The Ndwandwe deliver a bride to the Ngwane king, Somhlolo.
Sunday 29 June 2025
Episode 3
A King Rises
Nandi suspects sabotage ahead of Shaka’s coronation. Ntombazana sharpens her seduction skills, her target: Dingiswayo.
Shaka faces a sacred trial, bringing him face to face with his ancestors before rising as King of the Zulu.
We'll publish more before July.
Premiere episodes of Shaka iLembe air on Mzansi Magic on Sundays at 20h00.