All language subtitles for Shaka.Ilembe.S01E06.Things.Fall.Apart.1080p.SMAX.WEB-DL.AAC2.0.H.264-FFG_track3_[eng]

Tell the King what you saw.

I saw the Queen Mother
pull something out of her mouth.

You're saying
my mother's a witch?

The drought is not over.

In order for the drought
to be lifted,

you must make an offering.

Although it will be
challenging, but it will rain.

Forgive me!

Great Zulu cub.

Nations will bow to you.

Our ancestors are happy
to receive their grandson.

Today I introduce you
to your ancestors.

Shaka, son of Senzangakhona.

Zulu!

You are now
the Queen just like I promised.

Can we be as we were?

I'm your brother.

This creature
is the reason for the drought.

It must burn.

I will lift
the curse myself.

As I stand here,
I swear with everything in me

that the promise of rain
will be fulfilled.

The three of us can build
an empire beyond our dreams.

Once again fortune
had smiled on Prince Godongwana.

The Hlubi hunters who had rescued him

took care of him as their own.

Baleka.

At the Zulu,
life was good for Nandi.

She and Mkabi doted on Shaka,
the first Zulu Prince.

Nandi was still the favourite.

After some time
Godongwana recovered,

he parted ways with
the Hlubi hunters.

The Hlubi hunters had advised
Godongwana

to take refuge with King Bhungane,

the famous inyanga.

They also warned him
of a probable request.

Come forward
and introduce yourself.

Bhungane, son of Nsele.

I'm honoured to be in your presence.

I'm Godongwana, son of Jobe.

I request the council
to leave us for a moment.

Bhungane.

Godongwana...

tell me,

if you are indeed
who you say you are,

why shouldn't I hand you
back to your father?

I swear by the Mthethwa,
and you my King, I'm no traitor.

I can be of use to you.

If only the King would give me
a chance to prove myself.

Get me the skin of a lion.

If the King would allow me.

On my way here...

I killed this lion.

Mm.

Since you are in exile...

what should we call you?

Call me "The Exiled One".

Nyambose.

Thank you, Mthethwa.

Thank you Nyambose.
I'm alive today because of you.

Thank you, Baleka.

You sacrificed your life for mine.

My brother, Senzangakhona,
was a show off.

He would bath publicly.

There, his wives and others
feasted their eyes

on his flawless body.

Within a year of Shaka being born,

Senzangakhona already had four wives.

Mkabi, Langazana,

Nandi and Ncaka.

Who will the King invite tonight?

Well, I have no doubt.

Careful Nandi.

Don't be an egotist.

As Shaka grew up,
Queen Mthaniya spent time with him

showing him the wonders of nature.

The kid-goat grew up to
become Shaka's friend.

Plants and animals
are life to us.

From long ago.

Even today, they're life to us.

We're nothing without them.

If you're named after an animal,

you are the protector of that animal.
You're life to it.

And it is life to you.

You are Zulu.

A leopard, a lion.

You're a mighty lion.

I am a lion.

I am a leopard.

I am Zulu.

Nandi had another child.

Princess Nomcoba.

Shaka found a new friend
in his half-brother, Dingane.

That's my favourite.

I've known that goat
since it was born.

It has long ears and it's big.

I want to breed big goats.

Just like that one.

The cannibals troubling
the King's people have been found.

We caught them red-handed
on the King's land.

No!

Don't deny it in front of the King.

It's not so.

We're here to pledge our loyalty
to you, Senzangakhona of Ndaba.

We can't deny that the situation
has made some of us...

our relatives...

- turn to desperate measures.
- Are you a cannibal?

No. No.

No, my King.

I'd never do anything like that.

You distance yourself from
your cannibal family,

yet you carry their name?

That's exactly my thought, my King.

The Bhele people will
always be filth.

Descendant of Ndaba,

we're not part of them.

We're different from them.

We're here to pledge
our loyalty to you.

Mageba.

What's the
lady's name?

I'm Bhibhi.

Bhibhi?

Look at me, lady.

Great King.

We were still discussing...

- the cannibals--
- Here are my terms.

As from today,

you'll be known as the "Ntuli".

People of the dust.

It's settled, they'll be part of us.

Great Zulu.

Senzangakhona took
Bhibhi...

as his eighth wife.

And she gave birth to
his son, Sigujana.

Nandi felt her power slipping away.

Nandi turned all her
affection to Shaka.

Nandi.

She no longer waited at
night for Senzangakhona's visits.

She believed Shaka
was the great lion

the Sanusi spoke about.

The departed King
always said the power to rule

and strengthen the throne
is in the iNkatha.

The Zulu are few compared
to those that surround us.

We are also not that wealthy.

Despite all of that
we're independent,

and we're not easily defeated.

Do you know why?

Strategic alliances
and not being hasty.

Mageba, not so.

This is the secret.

iNkatha.

I've decided to host the iJadu.

I'll use muthi I got
from a powerful iNyanga

to overpower all the Kings
in attendance.

We'll steal their body-matter
to strengthen the iNkatha

so that Zulu will rise.

The Great Zulu
is taking a big risk.

If they find out we're
bewitching them,

we'll be in deep trouble.

If you want power,

you must be brave.

Why is that boy watching me?

He does it often.
I don't like it.

- The boy worships you.
- He worships his mother.

He is eager that
you show him the way,

as his father.

We'll need
a lot of meat for the iJadu.

Shaka can join us on the hunt.

You must stay close
to your father.

Be his right hand.

He must see how
intelligent you are.

Soon...

he'll see it fit that a royal
feather is put in your hair.

- I hear you, Queen.
- Mm-hm.

I trained you to be sharp.

What's the first thing I said
we must look out for?

I said observe like a..?

- Like a leopard.
- That's right.

Carry on, I'm listening.

- Listen like an elephant.
- Mm! With its big ears.

And strike...

like a mamba.

Beautiful women of
eLangeni, Buthelezi and Mthethwa

will come to see us do
our Zulu dance.

What do you say, boy?
Are you ready to marry?

No, girls are stupid,

except my mother.

Don't worry, we will teach
you to hunt.

So that when you're ready
to start a family,

your wife doesn't starve.

Good for me,
the son of Jama.

Fetch me some water.

Yes, Father.

Shaka.

Move this side.

Shaka...

back away slowly.

Don't scare it.

Shaka.

Turn back.

Father, here's your water.

It was hard
for Senzangakhona to ignore

that Shaka was special.

Thanks to the ancestors
of Phunga and Mageba

for the success of this
hunting expedition.

Mageba.

We congratulate the King
for killing a buffalo bull.

In our usual tradition,

we congratulate the one who
has distinguished himself

in a special way during the hunt.

You all saw.

Shaka squaring up face-to-face
with an elephant,

like equals.

The boy's actions showed
that he is still a child.

Be gentle, son of Ndaba.

He put himself in great danger,

by standing in front of an elephant.

Let this be a lesson to you all
to always be alert.

Yes.

Great Zulu.

Lions.

Kings of the jungle.

They have come to watch
a King as great as them dancing.

Start the song!

Queen.

- Princess.
- A messenger arrived...

from eLangeni.
He brought a message about the King.

King Mbengi has departed.

Nandi.

My condolences.

Great Prince Mudli will accompany
you to the King's funeral.

Will Zulu join us after the funeral?

Of course, my brother had
no intention of joining Nandi

after the funeral at eLangeni.

The only thing that
mattered to him...

was the iJadu preparations.

- Is there a problem, Ndaba?
- No, there's no problem.

But...

Shaka must remain here
at the palace.

Why?

It is an order from the great Zulu.

He wants Shaka to help
prepare for the iJadu.

What makes you forbid my son from
attending his grandfather's funeral?

I'm in council.

With great respect, Zulu,

this matter can't wait.

My family is mourning
and you're planning the iJadu.

I've decided.

Shaka is the Zulu Prince.

He's not going to eLangeni.

Many kings sent envoys
to show their respect

to Nandi's father.

Including Jobe,
who sent his son, Mawewe.

We're burying him today
because of you.

I see you're still angry...

when you see me.

I'm sorry about your hatred.

Brother, let the past lie.

Shaka.

What are you doing with those sticks?

I want to throw like you.

Try a spear instead.

My mother says I'll be
a great King.

How does she know that?

The Sanusi told her.

Really?

Will the Zulu King
come to pay his respects?

I don't think he will.

He's been planning
the iJadu for months.

I believe King Jobe will
be attending too.

During such a sensitive
time, he's hosting the iJadu?

He looks forward to hosting
the Mthethwa.

For the past three days,

everyone has been admiring
your handsome smile.

Don't you think perhaps
it's because of the upcoming iJadu?

No, that's not it, my King.

It's because the troublemaker
hasn't been here.

She just got back and already
there's tension.

- She's toxic.
- She's your sister-wife.

She's also poisoned her child.

- He is dangerous.
- No...

Shaka?

- Dangerous how?
- Great King.

- Greetings King.
- Mageba.

There's an urgent matter.

What is it?

Messengers from
the Mthethwa,

say King Jobe won't be
part of the iJadu.

They tell us now?

Two days before the festival?

The festival continues.

My King...

I think it's obvious who's
responsible for this.

Nandi?

Dingiswayo found
a home among the Hlubi.

He became a respected statesman
in Bhungane's Kingdom.

He was an influential figure
with matters of trade.

Is that you, Godongwana?

I don't know what
you're talking about.

You know, at the Qwabe,

we found a young woman...

Nyambose's healer.

Do you know her? Mm?

She survived.

Thank you, Mthethwa.

Thank you for protecting Baleka
all this time.

Go to her,
and tell her I live for her.

And we'll soon be united.

As soon as I complete
Bhungane's harvest,

I'll come find you, my love.

- We need to speak.
- What do you want?

I'm worried about King Jobe's
talk of stopping the iJadu.

We're not ruled by the Mthethwa.

We can't risk tension with them.

If we do that,
we'll lose their protection.

We won't need them after the iJadu.

How will your plan work without
the most powerful Kings?

If the Ndwandwe discover
there is division, they'll attack.

Let them attack!

It won't go well for them.

For too long, you have dictated
how I rule the Zulu.

That has ended, you hear?
I am the King here.

I believe Senzangakhona
began to be plagued by doubt.

Was he the one prophesied
about or not?

Shaka!

- Yes, Father.
- That goat,

go to it and cut its throat.

He just stands there.

You're staring as if you want
to mount it.

You faced an elephant,
now you're afraid of a goat?

What's wrong with this boy?

This boy.

What's wrong with you, boy?

Slaughter the goat!

This boy.

The goat is waiting for you.

Go!

- What now?
- You humiliated your heir.

Stop.

So you know how men are taught
to slaughter an animal?

The boy thinks he's already a man.

He needs to know there's
still a lot to learn.

You humiliate him
instead of guiding,

and teaching him.

When the sun sets on you,

he'll sit on the throne and rule.

Who said Shaka
will sit on the throne?

- Descendant of Ndaba--
- I have many sons

who can sit on the throne.

Sons who are not cowards.

Excuse me, my King,
I didn't know you had company.

No.

We are done here.

The King and I,
are about to make another child.

It's true.

It's just that hooligan, Shaka,

- upset him.
- My sisters.

I didn't know we were
drinking beer tonight.

Queen. I sent word
for you to join us.

- They must have forgotten.
- No harm done.

- True.
- What's news?

We were just...

discussing the iJadu.

Tell me Nandi,

- did you hear about the Mthethwa?
- Of course she has.

Postponing it,

would've been a sign of humility
and respecting our customs.

But of course,
we'll never see eye-to-eye.

Not all of us have royal blood.

To you,
everybody is a commoner.

Even the King himself.

Not to mention Shaka,
that delinquent.

- You're full of yourself.
- No, Bhibhi.

We are the King's wives.
Show some respect.

And stop fighting.

Nandi thinks she's better
than all of us.

She thinks her son
is the only King's child.

Aawh,
the King's wives.

Having fun?

You, who left your fathers' homes,
to come warm my father's home.

We're listening to Queen Nandi,

explaining why she's opposed
to the iJadu.

My mother says
I'll be a great King.

The Sanusi told her.

We can be Kings together.

We can be Kings together.

My King.

Is something bothering the King?

- Chief.
- Yes.

Now, if we help you,

how will you reward us?

I never trusted
the traders.

I never had time for them.

They'd do anything
for the right price.

Men from Mthethwa are asking
for an audience with the King.

The traders betrayed me.

I will delay them
when they get here.

Hear me, son of Nyambose,

- when you call, I'll answer.
- Bhungane, son of Nsele.

- I wish you luck and a safe journey.
- Farewell.

Son of Nsele.

We're humbled by the King
agreeing to see us.

- You're welcome here, Mthethwa.
- Thank you.

We have reports that the King is
sheltering a traitor from Mthethwa.

With great respect, son of Nsele,

give us Godongwana,
then we'll leave the Hlubi land.

Sit down,

and explain to me...

this hunt of yours and also why...

you're after this man.

Let's have something to eat.

- Greetings, men.
- Who is this?

Greetings.

I've travelled far...

- I'd be grateful for some food.
- Where are you from?

- I'm from the Hlubi.
- And where are you headed?

I'm headed North to Mabhudu.

You're in luck.

We're about to eat.

- Come.
- Thank you.

There's nothing but fish
where you're going.

Come.

When they've all gathered,
before the start of iJadu,

I will jump and dance...

And dance...

The King himself.

I want him to know who I am.

I want him to know me.

I want him to be proud of me.

We're looking
for a Mthethwa deserter.

Light in complexion with a beard.
Have you seen him?

No, we haven't seen
such a person.

- Are you locals?
- This is our home.

People say he's been
seen around here.

No, we haven't seen
such a man.

We haven't seen anything.

Get him!

There he is. Hit him!

Go. He's down here.

Get him.

- Zulu!
- Zulu!

Today is the day.

they will know me, Queen.

- Zulu!
- Zulu!

Great Zulu,

I have a report, there are
two men at the gate.

A scouting party, perhaps.

- Greetings, gentlemen.
- We're from the Nzuza.

I'm sent by the Buthelezi.

I nearly killed you a long time ago.

You should've killed me
then, Ngomane.

Because you're going to die today.

Your brother wants you alive.

But he'll forgive me
if I return a corpse.

Come, Ngomane!

Great Zulu.

The Nzuza and the Buthelezi Kings
won't be joining us for the iJadu.

Both Kings?

We don't need them.

- We don't need anyone!
- Great Zulu.

- Get out of here!
- Descendant of Ndaba.

Calm down, my brother.

It's enough.

Mageba.

Descendant of Ndaba.

- Senzangakhona.
- They disrespect me

on the day of the iJadu.

Maybe they heard King Jobe
isn't coming,

and he doesn't approve.

The ancestors should
be kind and take Jobe.

Those words should end
between you and me.

Your plan can still work.

Wait for the mourning period
to pass.

You'll get everything you want
without angering Jobe.

What the Sanusi prophesied,
I will fulfil.

It's my destiny.

- Don't tell me about Jobe.
- Mageba.

Father. Father.

I did it the right way.

- What are you doing?
- Leave him!

Are you trying to curse me?

You will never touch my son again.

Are you alright?

Mlilwana.

Are you hurt?

This is all
your doing.

You poisoned him like you
do with everything.

- You're spoiling him.
- What is his crime?

Answer me!

You no longer have a place
here at the palace.

Leave.