1 Season
10 Episode
Shaka Zulu - Season 1 Episode 6 Part 6
A true story
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.
- Year : 1986
- Country : Germany, South Africa, United States of America
- Genre : Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
- Studio : SABC 1
- Keyword : africa, south africa, british empire, rise and fall, miniseries, racism, colonialism, cape town, south africa, palace intrigue, 19th century, mother son relationship, zulu empire, exploration of africa, african history
- Director : William C. Faure
- Cast : Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize, Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton