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Shaka Zulu (1986)

A true story

1 season10 episodes55 min per episode★ 7.7 · 3,654 votes

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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.

First aired

October 24, 1986

Last episode

December 19, 1986

Network

SABC 1

Country of origin

South Africa