Shaka iLembe Season 2 returns to Mzansi Magic in June

Shaka iLembe Season 2 returns to Mzansi Magic

News 04 March 2025

After a ground-breaking first season that captivated audiences across South Africa and beyond, the saga continues.

Shaka iLembe Season 2 returns to Mzansi Magic

The wait is over! Shaka iLembe returns for an electrifying second season, premiering Sunday 15 June at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.

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The groundbreaking series that won a total of 12 SAFTAs, securing its place as a landmark in South African storytelling, continues with a powerful new chapter.

Lemogang Tsipa once again embodies the formidable Shaka, while Thembinkosi Mthembu, SAFTA Best Actor winner for his role in Season 1, delivers another gripping performance as Dingiswayo. Together, they set the stage for a story driven by ambition, sacrifice, and unrelenting power.

Season 2 picks up as Shaka and Nandi arrive at KwaNobamba, where he begins his reign as the new Zulu king. The stakes have never been higher.

“Season 2 is a journey into the very soul of Shaka’s world. We get to explore Shaka the king, the strategist, the visionary, as he builds an empire,” says Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice.

The returning cast includes: Nomzamo Mbatha, Wiseman Mncube, Dawn Thandeka King, Khabonina Qubeka returns as the power-driven Ntombazi, and Mondli Makhoba as the steadfast Ngomane.

Missed the first season? Binge watch on Showmax or catch up with the action on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163 from Sunday 16 March at 21:00 for weekly episodes.

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