Shaka Zulu - Season 1 - Eps 6: Part 6

Name: Eps 6: Part 6
Released: 1986-11-21
Rating: 3.6

1986-11-21 • 55 min • ⭐ 7.1/10

Shaka goes deep into the Nkandla forest and asks a blacksmith to forge a stabbing spear, named “ixwa.” Shaka returns to his regiment and convinces the king that his new method of warfare is worth trying. His new regiment are used against the Zulu and win the day. Soon after, Senzangakona dies and Shaka takes the throne for himself.

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About Shaka Zulu

Title: Shaka Zulu

First Air Date: 1986-10-24

Last Air Date: 1986-12-19

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.1/10 (from 121 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 10

Network: SABC 1

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics

Production Companies: Harmony Gold, Tele München

Synopsis

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.