1 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:07,879 The river's flooding. We can't cross. 2 00:00:08,279 --> 00:00:09,999 My brother... 3 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:12,960 You can see there's nowhere to hide. 4 00:00:13,560 --> 00:00:16,399 - Kill this traitor! - Baleka! 5 00:00:17,280 --> 00:00:19,640 Baleka! 6 00:00:29,600 --> 00:00:31,239 Great G**! 7 00:00:32,600 --> 00:00:35,919 - What's this thing? - I'm your son. 8 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:38,799 I don't father goblins. 9 00:00:44,079 --> 00:00:47,359 The Queen is innocent! 10 00:00:50,679 --> 00:00:52,798 Don't be arrogant, my child. 11 00:00:52,799 --> 00:00:55,919 - Is Nandi carrying your child? - It is possible. 12 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:59,599 You've brought disgrace to the eLangeni girl. 13 00:00:59,600 --> 00:01:01,719 I promise that you both... 14 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:04,640 have a home at kwaNobamba. 15 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:17,359 - Zulu! - Zulu! 16 00:01:33,159 --> 00:01:36,040 Great Zulu cub. 17 00:01:38,319 --> 00:01:40,480 Your mother's little fire. 18 00:01:42,799 --> 00:01:48,519 Although you've caused me so much trouble. 19 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:54,640 But you were sent by the gods... 20 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:00,120 who have great plans for you... 21 00:02:01,239 --> 00:02:04,040 and our people. 22 00:02:05,959 --> 00:02:09,599 Nations will bow to you. 23 00:02:11,039 --> 00:02:13,439 They will bow to you, my fire. 24 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:19,079 There is no risk in accepting the child. 25 00:02:19,080 --> 00:02:21,718 We've secured an alliance with the Nzuza. 26 00:02:21,719 --> 00:02:25,519 Their daughter, Mkabi, is now our Queen. 27 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:29,559 The Queen has not yet produced an heir. 28 00:02:29,560 --> 00:02:36,799 Won't this child overshadow the future heir of this house? 29 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:42,158 Mageba, do we have a reason for denying our own blood, 30 00:02:42,159 --> 00:02:45,559 - and making eLangeni our enemy? - No. 31 00:02:45,560 --> 00:02:49,639 The eLangeni will never be a threat to the Zulu. 32 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:56,000 Great Zulu. What are your thoughts on this matter? 33 00:02:59,159 --> 00:03:01,638 Descendants of Mageba, 34 00:03:01,639 --> 00:03:04,400 you know how I feel about this matter. 35 00:04:08,120 --> 00:04:11,158 We're heading for trouble. 36 00:04:11,159 --> 00:04:14,559 - Enough! - Mkhatshwa! 37 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:17,360 We can't all speak at the same time. 38 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:20,839 We must listen and respect each other. 39 00:04:22,319 --> 00:04:24,679 Son of Langa, 40 00:04:24,680 --> 00:04:28,919 you've shown much wisdom these past few months. 41 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:33,518 - You have improved trading. - That's true. 42 00:04:33,519 --> 00:04:37,638 But if the drought persists and we lose another harvest, 43 00:04:37,639 --> 00:04:41,878 your father's people will perish. 44 00:04:41,879 --> 00:04:45,479 There are reports that some of our people 45 00:04:45,480 --> 00:04:49,078 are pledging loyalty to our neighbouring Kingdoms. 46 00:04:49,079 --> 00:04:54,078 We must do something before we're too weak, 47 00:04:54,079 --> 00:04:56,559 - due to people leaving us. - That's true. 48 00:05:50,160 --> 00:05:51,559 What? 49 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,519 Did the ancestors whisper to you? 50 00:05:53,959 --> 00:05:56,120 How did you know I needed you? 51 00:06:01,839 --> 00:06:03,639 Who is she? 52 00:06:06,319 --> 00:06:08,318 She's my cousin, my King. 53 00:06:08,319 --> 00:06:09,920 My King. 54 00:06:11,959 --> 00:06:15,240 - What is she doing here? - She saw something... 55 00:06:16,160 --> 00:06:18,239 on the day of uMhlahlo. 56 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:22,920 I thought my King needed to hear it. 57 00:06:23,879 --> 00:06:25,278 I'm listening. 58 00:06:25,279 --> 00:06:30,920 If the son of Langa would swear to protect her, 59 00:06:32,800 --> 00:06:35,439 - she'll tell all. - Who is King here? 60 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:40,160 Her grandmother is the Queen Mother's help. 61 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:45,560 On the day of uMhlahlo, she was not well. 62 00:06:46,160 --> 00:06:48,199 So she sent my cousin. 63 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:53,120 Just as she finished cleaning, 64 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:56,120 the Queen Mother entered. 65 00:06:57,120 --> 00:07:00,000 She hid amongst her hanging skins. 66 00:07:04,040 --> 00:07:06,040 Tell the King what you saw. 67 00:07:08,480 --> 00:07:14,078 I saw the Queen Mother pull something out of her mouth. 68 00:07:14,079 --> 00:07:17,319 It looked like a string. 69 00:07:18,519 --> 00:07:21,000 She said many things. 70 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:27,720 What did she say? 71 00:07:29,040 --> 00:07:33,040 She said the Sangoma, Thiyabezile, is a fool. 72 00:07:33,839 --> 00:07:39,438 One day the Queen's hyenas will rip her apart and eat her. 73 00:07:57,319 --> 00:07:59,800 Who else have you told? 74 00:08:00,519 --> 00:08:03,479 Nobody, until now. I was frightened. 75 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:05,360 And why now? 76 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:12,040 I wanted to warn Nkankane not to cross the Queen Mother. 77 00:08:18,160 --> 00:08:21,720 You're saying my mother... 78 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:24,799 - is a witch? - She's telling what she saw. 79 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:28,040 Do you know the punishment for such lies? 80 00:08:30,839 --> 00:08:34,959 Never speak of this again. 81 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:38,359 - It will cost you your life. - Mkhatshwa... 82 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:40,000 Get out! 83 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:45,080 Mkhatshwa. 84 00:08:52,840 --> 00:08:54,360 Son of Langa... 85 00:08:56,279 --> 00:08:58,519 I didn't mean to cause you distress, 86 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:01,638 but as your Queen, I must protect you. 87 00:09:01,639 --> 00:09:04,200 - From what? - People are whispering. 88 00:09:05,840 --> 00:09:07,278 As we suffer from the drought, 89 00:09:07,279 --> 00:09:09,360 all fingers are pointing at the Queen Mother. 90 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:13,240 It's the witchcraft she practices in the forest. 91 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:20,479 The Queen Mother goes there to collect herbs to make medicine. 92 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:22,440 We all know that at the palace but... 93 00:09:24,399 --> 00:09:27,399 people are whispering. 94 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:21,799 There's no rain in the North and the East. 95 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:24,679 The drought is not over. 96 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:33,440 Queen Mother. 97 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:45,080 You said if my brother became King, 98 00:10:47,519 --> 00:10:49,840 things would change for me. 99 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:54,518 He is now the King. 100 00:10:54,519 --> 00:10:56,919 What does the Queen Mother have to say? 101 00:10:57,480 --> 00:11:01,080 Son, you're safe here. 102 00:11:02,399 --> 00:11:04,480 I'll feel safe... 103 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:08,320 when I'm a member of the family... 104 00:11:09,799 --> 00:11:12,519 and part of the community. 105 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:20,360 Son, 106 00:11:21,279 --> 00:11:25,038 I share your dream. 107 00:11:25,039 --> 00:11:27,120 You promised... 108 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:31,879 I'd become one of the people. 109 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:34,480 Not just a thing. 110 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:38,679 First, the drought must be lifted. 111 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:45,079 When everything is back to normal, 112 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:47,000 your wish will be granted. 113 00:11:49,159 --> 00:11:51,120 And if it doesn't end? 114 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:53,840 It will end. 115 00:11:55,399 --> 00:11:57,480 I'm losing hope. 116 00:12:08,960 --> 00:12:11,359 My spies say there's no rain coming. 117 00:12:11,360 --> 00:12:15,558 - We need to raid for more food. - We can't keep raiding. 118 00:12:15,559 --> 00:12:16,878 We need the rain. 119 00:12:16,879 --> 00:12:21,039 There's an old man who lives in the mountains to the West. 120 00:12:21,480 --> 00:12:25,518 - He has great power-- - Some say witches dwell there. 121 00:12:25,519 --> 00:12:26,599 That's where they hide. 122 00:12:26,600 --> 00:12:29,558 People cry witch whenever they're frightened. 123 00:12:29,559 --> 00:12:33,559 True or not, people see things and they talk. 124 00:12:37,159 --> 00:12:38,759 Son, 125 00:12:40,120 --> 00:12:43,319 since when do you worry about petty rumours? 126 00:12:43,320 --> 00:12:47,798 I worry about what people will eat if the rains don't come. 127 00:12:47,799 --> 00:12:49,759 The old man I'm talking about... 128 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:54,319 will bring the rain. 129 00:12:54,320 --> 00:12:57,559 Although it will be challenging, but it will rain. 130 00:13:01,559 --> 00:13:05,159 I hope you're right. 131 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:27,798 Greetings, people of eLangeni. 132 00:13:34,360 --> 00:13:36,879 We welcome Senzangakhona's calf, 133 00:13:37,639 --> 00:13:40,799 the grandson of Phunga and Mageba, with this goat. 134 00:13:42,320 --> 00:13:44,439 People of eLangeni, 135 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:47,440 our ancestors are happy to receive their grandson. 136 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:10,840 Sorry. 137 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:37,200 Descendant of Phunga and Mageba, 138 00:14:37,879 --> 00:14:40,839 today I introduce you to your ancestors. 139 00:14:40,840 --> 00:14:43,759 You're a branch of our great family. 140 00:14:45,320 --> 00:14:47,480 Shaka, son of Senzangakhona. 141 00:14:51,519 --> 00:14:54,079 Why is he crying so much? 142 00:14:54,080 --> 00:14:56,600 Nandi, that's what babies do. 143 00:14:58,960 --> 00:15:00,839 What's taking so long? 144 00:15:00,840 --> 00:15:03,720 Don't worry, that's how it is. 145 00:15:04,720 --> 00:15:08,359 They're following their customs. There's nothing wrong. 146 00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:10,158 People of eLangeni. 147 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:11,480 Great Prince. 148 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:16,919 Mhlongo, the King would like to speak with you. 149 00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:39,600 MaMhlongo. 150 00:15:40,399 --> 00:15:42,039 Mageba. 151 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:48,119 - You named him Shaka. - I think you know... 152 00:15:48,120 --> 00:15:50,398 it came from your people here at kwaNobamba. 153 00:15:50,399 --> 00:15:52,918 They gave it to him before he was born. 154 00:15:52,919 --> 00:15:54,559 It has stuck. 155 00:15:57,039 --> 00:16:00,559 - He seems peaceful. - He should be, he's warm... 156 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:02,799 in his father's arms. 157 00:16:05,080 --> 00:16:07,639 He has your nose. 158 00:16:08,120 --> 00:16:11,120 Does he? 159 00:16:14,399 --> 00:16:17,799 All that was said in the past embarrasses me. 160 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:20,919 He's indeed a descendant of Phunga and Mageba. 161 00:16:22,399 --> 00:16:24,919 Let it go Princess of eLangeni. 162 00:16:27,200 --> 00:16:30,959 The fire of love that once warmed us, 163 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:33,919 I wish it could be lit again. 164 00:16:34,559 --> 00:16:39,038 That fire has moved to your son. 165 00:16:39,039 --> 00:16:40,879 He's my little fire now. 166 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:48,120 Now I'm King, all that I promised can be fulfilled. 167 00:16:58,840 --> 00:17:00,480 Come closer. 168 00:17:05,880 --> 00:17:11,400 Take the place meant for you as my Queen. 169 00:17:12,519 --> 00:17:16,039 Maybe your anger will subside. 170 00:17:22,799 --> 00:17:24,440 Let it go. 171 00:17:31,599 --> 00:17:34,038 She could recover. 172 00:17:34,039 --> 00:17:35,839 We can't just leave her. 173 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:38,758 - We are wasting time. - Why? 174 00:17:38,759 --> 00:17:42,318 Do you have a lover waiting for you? 175 00:17:42,319 --> 00:17:44,278 He wishes. 176 00:17:44,279 --> 00:17:46,559 You want a kick in the balls? 177 00:17:47,440 --> 00:17:49,239 Where are you headed? 178 00:18:01,680 --> 00:18:05,879 North. 179 00:18:05,880 --> 00:18:09,358 - To the Ndwandwe? - Delagoa Bay. 180 00:18:09,359 --> 00:18:11,000 What happened? 181 00:18:11,839 --> 00:18:15,160 It was an accident. 182 00:18:17,839 --> 00:18:21,440 - An accident? - Perhaps I could travel with you. 183 00:18:23,039 --> 00:18:26,200 There's a healer near the Mabhudu. 184 00:18:35,440 --> 00:18:37,079 Elisio. 185 00:18:39,759 --> 00:18:42,680 - What's your name? - I'm Baleka. 186 00:21:44,160 --> 00:21:46,519 We've been waiting for you. 187 00:22:10,880 --> 00:22:13,479 It's been a long time. 188 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:19,799 I'm happy to see you answered your calling. 189 00:22:21,480 --> 00:22:24,279 There must be something important... 190 00:22:25,160 --> 00:22:29,919 for you to travel this far, 191 00:22:29,920 --> 00:22:34,558 to see this crooked old man. 192 00:22:34,559 --> 00:22:39,680 I must end the drought facing the Ndwandwe. 193 00:22:43,839 --> 00:22:50,000 In order for the drought to be lifted, 194 00:22:52,559 --> 00:22:55,839 you must... 195 00:22:57,359 --> 00:23:00,000 make an offering. 196 00:24:13,079 --> 00:24:15,079 I'm going to pee. I'll be back. 197 00:24:28,640 --> 00:24:30,439 Don't be afraid. 198 00:24:32,920 --> 00:24:35,799 Help me! Help me! 199 00:24:36,920 --> 00:24:38,640 What is this thing? 200 00:24:41,799 --> 00:24:43,400 Wait. 201 00:24:55,839 --> 00:24:58,839 - Wait! Wait! - Kill it! It's a goblin. 202 00:25:02,119 --> 00:25:03,719 Beat him. 203 00:25:07,400 --> 00:25:09,039 Forgive me! 204 00:25:11,559 --> 00:25:13,200 Please stop! 205 00:25:19,559 --> 00:25:21,200 What's that? 206 00:25:22,240 --> 00:25:26,359 Hyenas. 207 00:25:34,799 --> 00:25:37,400 Let's go! Run! 208 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:45,160 No! 209 00:25:47,920 --> 00:25:50,880 No! Phenzani! 210 00:26:38,599 --> 00:26:40,720 Wait for me! 211 00:26:58,559 --> 00:27:00,680 Nandi, daughter of Mbengi. 212 00:27:02,039 --> 00:27:05,720 Today you'll become Queen Nandi of the Zulu. 213 00:27:08,559 --> 00:27:10,440 This is your big day. 214 00:27:14,920 --> 00:27:16,519 Are you ready? 215 00:27:21,960 --> 00:27:23,880 Everything is going to be perfect. 216 00:27:25,240 --> 00:27:26,839 Trust me. 217 00:27:30,799 --> 00:27:32,400 Come, gentlemen. 218 00:28:08,640 --> 00:28:10,640 Where did the monster go? 219 00:31:16,079 --> 00:31:17,720 Are you hurt? 220 00:31:19,720 --> 00:31:21,558 This dog almost killed me. 221 00:31:21,559 --> 00:31:23,119 What are these things? 222 00:31:24,480 --> 00:31:26,079 I don't know. 223 00:31:28,559 --> 00:31:30,519 There it is. 224 00:31:58,240 --> 00:31:59,880 Don't kill me. 225 00:32:01,720 --> 00:32:03,400 Why shouldn't I? 226 00:32:07,039 --> 00:32:10,759 Because we are blood. 227 00:32:19,359 --> 00:32:21,000 What are you saying? 228 00:32:21,319 --> 00:32:23,400 I am your brother. 229 00:32:38,160 --> 00:32:41,839 This creature... 230 00:32:42,839 --> 00:32:45,079 is the reason for the drought. 231 00:32:46,519 --> 00:32:49,200 It has evil powers. 232 00:32:53,400 --> 00:32:57,519 It commands hyenas to kill people. 233 00:32:59,920 --> 00:33:03,599 King Langa's death... 234 00:33:04,079 --> 00:33:06,599 was because of this creature. 235 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:10,960 So, how do we kill this creature? 236 00:33:11,839 --> 00:33:14,480 It must burn... 237 00:33:15,480 --> 00:33:17,880 to ash. 238 00:33:18,960 --> 00:33:21,278 Watch it. 239 00:33:21,279 --> 00:33:23,160 Let me know when it awakens. 240 00:33:24,359 --> 00:33:26,759 No one is to speak to it except me. 241 00:33:28,160 --> 00:33:29,720 Ndwandwe. 242 00:35:07,880 --> 00:35:11,880 - Zulu! - Zulu! 243 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:29,719 What creature are you? 244 00:35:31,760 --> 00:35:33,360 Speak! 245 00:35:36,159 --> 00:35:40,079 - Like you, my mother is the Queen. - Don't lie. 246 00:35:41,760 --> 00:35:43,678 I serve you. 247 00:35:43,679 --> 00:35:46,879 - I serve my father's people. - You're talking nonsense. 248 00:35:46,880 --> 00:35:50,119 - I serve you, great Ndwandwe. - How do you serve me? 249 00:35:51,559 --> 00:35:53,159 Talk! 250 00:35:53,440 --> 00:35:55,599 I'm your spy, great Ndwandwe. 251 00:35:59,199 --> 00:36:01,480 Allow me to call my friends. 252 00:36:09,920 --> 00:36:12,000 Prove you're my spy. 253 00:38:51,719 --> 00:38:54,519 Is the creature speaking the truth, 254 00:38:55,679 --> 00:38:57,880 that you're its mother? 255 00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:00,440 Yes. 256 00:39:04,840 --> 00:39:08,960 Who is its father? 257 00:39:11,480 --> 00:39:13,800 - The old King. - Never. 258 00:39:15,920 --> 00:39:19,279 If he wasn't like he is, he would be King. 259 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:22,279 Which means you two murdered the King. 260 00:39:22,280 --> 00:39:24,880 So it's true that you're a witch! 261 00:39:28,519 --> 00:39:32,518 Today I burn... 262 00:39:32,519 --> 00:39:33,999 your creature. 263 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:48,679 You're the Queen, as I promised. 264 00:39:50,559 --> 00:39:53,639 Let's go back to what we were. 265 00:39:55,599 --> 00:39:57,400 What was that? 266 00:39:59,480 --> 00:40:01,079 You were loving, 267 00:40:02,960 --> 00:40:04,880 warm... 268 00:40:06,760 --> 00:40:08,400 courageous... 269 00:40:09,599 --> 00:40:12,999 - but a bit rebellious. - Look who's talking. 270 00:41:10,639 --> 00:41:12,280 We are cursed... 271 00:41:13,679 --> 00:41:15,679 because of this thing. 272 00:41:19,119 --> 00:41:21,518 By burning this creature... 273 00:41:21,519 --> 00:41:24,199 we'll lift the curse. 274 00:41:24,960 --> 00:41:28,558 We'll ask the ancestors' forgiveness for the brutal murder 275 00:41:28,559 --> 00:41:32,079 of the boy and the old King. 276 00:41:32,480 --> 00:41:35,280 Queen Mother tell them they're mistaken! 277 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:45,638 - Light the fire! - Let it burn! 278 00:41:45,639 --> 00:41:47,840 - Wait, son! - Shut up! 279 00:41:51,440 --> 00:41:54,639 I'll lift the curse. 280 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:57,920 People of Ndwandwe... 281 00:41:59,039 --> 00:42:02,599 your fear has blinded you. 282 00:42:03,480 --> 00:42:05,880 It's our blood that protects this Kingdom. 283 00:42:07,199 --> 00:42:08,840 My child, 284 00:42:13,000 --> 00:42:14,639 go free. 285 00:42:17,039 --> 00:42:18,519 Go free, my son. 286 00:42:19,760 --> 00:42:22,359 Go free, my son. 287 00:42:26,239 --> 00:42:29,519 People of Ndwandwe, do not fear your Prince. 288 00:42:30,159 --> 00:42:33,920 Love him as he loves you. 289 00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:37,679 He has worked for you all these years. 290 00:42:39,639 --> 00:42:43,678 People of Ndwandwe, all I've done has been for you, 291 00:42:43,679 --> 00:42:47,320 to ensure a mighty Kingdom. 292 00:42:47,920 --> 00:42:51,800 As I stand here, I swear by everything in me... 293 00:42:52,599 --> 00:42:56,999 that the promise, the promise of rain, 294 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:58,599 will be fulfilled. 295 00:43:07,440 --> 00:43:09,239 Remember me, son. 296 00:43:14,320 --> 00:43:16,360 Remember me as your mother, 297 00:43:17,079 --> 00:43:20,880 as the Queen Mother, the source of strength. 298 00:43:50,239 --> 00:43:52,279 Son... 299 00:43:52,280 --> 00:43:56,519 there are many things I thought I'd never do, but I've done them. 300 00:43:57,880 --> 00:43:59,599 I've done them for you. 301 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:02,840 And this thing of yours? 302 00:44:04,199 --> 00:44:05,840 You, come here. 303 00:44:07,079 --> 00:44:10,238 Zwide, 304 00:44:10,239 --> 00:44:12,960 the person you're calling "a thing" is your blood. 305 00:44:16,039 --> 00:44:19,679 The three of us can build a powerful empire. 306 00:44:23,039 --> 00:44:26,479 If you want your creature to live, you will swear 307 00:44:26,480 --> 00:44:32,440 that you will never lie or hide anything from me. 308 00:44:33,000 --> 00:44:35,359 I swear. 309 00:44:35,360 --> 00:44:37,760 I swear by the name of Ndwandwe.