1 00:00:02,560 --> 00:00:04,798 Tell the King what you saw. 2 00:00:04,799 --> 00:00:10,080 I saw the Queen Mother pull something out of her mouth. 3 00:00:12,519 --> 00:00:17,718 You're saying my mother's a witch? 4 00:00:17,719 --> 00:00:20,238 The drought is not over. 5 00:00:20,239 --> 00:00:23,799 In order for the drought to be lifted, 6 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:27,398 you must make an offering. 7 00:00:27,399 --> 00:00:30,238 Although it will be challenging, but it will rain. 8 00:00:30,239 --> 00:00:31,839 Forgive me! 9 00:00:41,280 --> 00:00:43,118 Great Zulu cub. 10 00:00:43,119 --> 00:00:46,718 Nations will bow to you. 11 00:00:46,719 --> 00:00:49,158 Our ancestors are happy to receive their grandson. 12 00:00:49,159 --> 00:00:52,199 Today I introduce you to your ancestors. 13 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:53,919 Shaka, son of Senzangakhona. 14 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:56,718 Zulu! 15 00:00:56,719 --> 00:00:59,118 You are now the Queen just like I promised. 16 00:00:59,119 --> 00:01:01,478 Can we be as we were? 17 00:01:01,479 --> 00:01:04,158 I'm your brother. 18 00:01:04,159 --> 00:01:07,878 This creature is the reason for the drought. 19 00:01:07,879 --> 00:01:10,518 It must burn. 20 00:01:10,519 --> 00:01:13,759 I will lift the curse myself. 21 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:17,798 As I stand here, I swear with everything in me 22 00:01:17,799 --> 00:01:20,878 that the promise of rain will be fulfilled. 23 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:27,799 The three of us can build an empire beyond our dreams. 24 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:41,438 Once again fortune had smiled on Prince Godongwana. 25 00:01:41,439 --> 00:01:45,598 The Hlubi hunters who had rescued him 26 00:01:45,599 --> 00:01:49,318 took care of him as their own. 27 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:11,599 Baleka. 28 00:02:18,280 --> 00:02:22,479 At the Zulu, life was good for Nandi. 29 00:02:26,439 --> 00:02:32,560 She and Mkabi doted on Shaka, the first Zulu Prince. 30 00:02:33,800 --> 00:02:38,319 Nandi was still the favourite. 31 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:12,399 After some time Godongwana recovered, 32 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:18,759 he parted ways with the Hlubi hunters. 33 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:29,679 The Hlubi hunters had advised Godongwana 34 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:34,278 to take refuge with King Bhungane, 35 00:04:34,279 --> 00:04:37,160 the famous inyanga. 36 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:46,319 They also warned him of a probable request. 37 00:05:06,480 --> 00:05:09,160 Come forward and introduce yourself. 38 00:05:15,959 --> 00:05:17,759 Bhungane, son of Nsele. 39 00:05:18,879 --> 00:05:21,600 I'm honoured to be in your presence. 40 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:27,919 I'm Godongwana, son of Jobe. 41 00:05:30,439 --> 00:05:34,758 I request the council to leave us for a moment. 42 00:05:34,759 --> 00:05:36,680 Bhungane. 43 00:05:45,480 --> 00:05:47,279 Godongwana... 44 00:05:48,759 --> 00:05:50,799 tell me, 45 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:53,599 if you are indeed who you say you are, 46 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:55,958 why shouldn't I hand you back to your father? 47 00:05:55,959 --> 00:06:00,279 I swear by the Mthethwa, and you my King, I'm no traitor. 48 00:06:00,959 --> 00:06:03,360 I can be of use to you. 49 00:06:04,279 --> 00:06:07,439 If only the King would give me a chance to prove myself. 50 00:06:09,399 --> 00:06:11,560 Get me the skin of a lion. 51 00:06:18,399 --> 00:06:21,319 If the King would allow me. 52 00:06:33,639 --> 00:06:35,959 On my way here... 53 00:06:36,759 --> 00:06:39,279 I killed this lion. 54 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:42,319 Mm. 55 00:06:50,399 --> 00:06:53,119 Since you are in exile... 56 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:55,519 what should we call you? 57 00:06:59,120 --> 00:07:01,479 Call me "The Exiled One". 58 00:07:13,920 --> 00:07:15,720 Nyambose. 59 00:07:22,079 --> 00:07:23,800 Thank you, Mthethwa. 60 00:07:25,319 --> 00:07:28,959 Thank you Nyambose. I'm alive today because of you. 61 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:36,120 Thank you, Baleka. 62 00:07:38,879 --> 00:07:41,800 You sacrificed your life for mine. 63 00:07:56,439 --> 00:08:01,279 My brother, Senzangakhona, was a show off. 64 00:08:02,439 --> 00:08:04,720 He would bath publicly. 65 00:08:07,680 --> 00:08:12,039 There, his wives and others feasted their eyes 66 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:16,800 on his flawless body. 67 00:08:18,720 --> 00:08:22,799 Within a year of Shaka being born, 68 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:26,319 Senzangakhona already had four wives. 69 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:30,559 Mkabi, Langazana, 70 00:08:30,560 --> 00:08:33,959 Nandi and Ncaka. 71 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:36,399 Who will the King invite tonight? 72 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:40,878 Well, I have no doubt. 73 00:08:40,879 --> 00:08:42,479 Careful Nandi. 74 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:45,120 Don't be an egotist. 75 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:59,839 As Shaka grew up, Queen Mthaniya spent time with him 76 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:03,440 showing him the wonders of nature. 77 00:09:05,279 --> 00:09:10,320 The kid-goat grew up to become Shaka's friend. 78 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:21,679 Plants and animals are life to us. 79 00:09:22,399 --> 00:09:24,039 From long ago. 80 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:27,080 Even today, they're life to us. 81 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:30,918 We're nothing without them. 82 00:09:30,919 --> 00:09:35,278 If you're named after an animal, 83 00:09:35,279 --> 00:09:38,840 you are the protector of that animal. You're life to it. 84 00:09:40,039 --> 00:09:42,200 And it is life to you. 85 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:44,759 You are Zulu. 86 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:47,960 A leopard, a lion. 87 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:50,840 You're a mighty lion. 88 00:09:51,919 --> 00:09:53,720 I am a lion. 89 00:09:55,360 --> 00:09:57,000 I am a leopard. 90 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:00,120 I am Zulu. 91 00:10:08,399 --> 00:10:13,480 Nandi had another child. 92 00:10:15,679 --> 00:10:18,639 Princess Nomcoba. 93 00:10:20,919 --> 00:10:27,960 Shaka found a new friend in his half-brother, Dingane. 94 00:10:28,120 --> 00:10:30,319 That's my favourite. 95 00:10:30,320 --> 00:10:32,719 I've known that goat since it was born. 96 00:10:32,720 --> 00:10:34,919 It has long ears and it's big. 97 00:10:35,519 --> 00:10:40,120 I want to breed big goats. 98 00:10:40,480 --> 00:10:42,120 Just like that one. 99 00:10:49,759 --> 00:10:54,279 The cannibals troubling the King's people have been found. 100 00:10:56,960 --> 00:11:00,119 We caught them red-handed on the King's land. 101 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:01,719 No! 102 00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:04,319 Don't deny it in front of the King. 103 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:05,960 It's not so. 104 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:13,840 We're here to pledge our loyalty to you, Senzangakhona of Ndaba. 105 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:21,039 We can't deny that the situation has made some of us... 106 00:11:21,840 --> 00:11:23,480 our relatives... 107 00:11:24,639 --> 00:11:27,319 - turn to desperate measures. - Are you a cannibal? 108 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:29,158 No. No. 109 00:11:29,159 --> 00:11:30,799 No, my King. 110 00:11:31,840 --> 00:11:34,319 I'd never do anything like that. 111 00:11:34,320 --> 00:11:37,758 You distance yourself from your cannibal family, 112 00:11:37,759 --> 00:11:39,719 yet you carry their name? 113 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:43,558 That's exactly my thought, my King. 114 00:11:43,559 --> 00:11:46,878 The Bhele people will always be filth. 115 00:11:46,879 --> 00:11:49,159 Descendant of Ndaba, 116 00:11:49,759 --> 00:11:53,080 we're not part of them. 117 00:11:53,679 --> 00:11:56,199 We're different from them. 118 00:11:56,200 --> 00:11:59,878 We're here to pledge our loyalty to you. 119 00:11:59,879 --> 00:12:01,519 Mageba. 120 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:08,440 What's the lady's name? 121 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:10,840 I'm Bhibhi. 122 00:12:12,559 --> 00:12:14,200 Bhibhi? 123 00:12:18,679 --> 00:12:20,320 Look at me, lady. 124 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:32,359 Great King. 125 00:12:32,360 --> 00:12:34,999 We were still discussing... 126 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:37,919 - the cannibals-- - Here are my terms. 127 00:12:39,159 --> 00:12:41,320 As from today, 128 00:12:41,639 --> 00:12:44,159 you'll be known as the "Ntuli". 129 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:48,159 People of the dust. 130 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:57,000 It's settled, they'll be part of us. 131 00:12:58,519 --> 00:13:00,440 Great Zulu. 132 00:13:04,919 --> 00:13:10,319 Senzangakhona took Bhibhi... 133 00:13:10,320 --> 00:13:13,440 as his eighth wife. 134 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:17,558 And she gave birth to his son, Sigujana. 135 00:13:17,559 --> 00:13:23,199 Nandi felt her power slipping away. 136 00:13:30,759 --> 00:13:36,200 Nandi turned all her affection to Shaka. 137 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:39,080 Nandi. 138 00:13:41,919 --> 00:13:48,879 She no longer waited at night for Senzangakhona's visits. 139 00:13:56,679 --> 00:14:02,758 She believed Shaka was the great lion 140 00:14:02,759 --> 00:14:06,320 the Sanusi spoke about. 141 00:14:14,559 --> 00:14:18,359 The departed King always said the power to rule 142 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:21,279 and strengthen the throne is in the iNkatha. 143 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:25,759 The Zulu are few compared to those that surround us. 144 00:14:26,279 --> 00:14:28,398 We are also not that wealthy. 145 00:14:28,399 --> 00:14:31,119 Despite all of that we're independent, 146 00:14:31,120 --> 00:14:33,039 and we're not easily defeated. 147 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:35,119 Do you know why? 148 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:38,319 Strategic alliances and not being hasty. 149 00:14:38,320 --> 00:14:41,239 Mageba, not so. 150 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:42,758 This is the secret. 151 00:14:42,759 --> 00:14:44,359 iNkatha. 152 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:48,079 I've decided to host the iJadu. 153 00:14:48,080 --> 00:14:51,359 I'll use muthi I got from a powerful iNyanga 154 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:55,199 to overpower all the Kings in attendance. 155 00:14:55,200 --> 00:14:58,518 We'll steal their body-matter to strengthen the iNkatha 156 00:14:58,519 --> 00:15:01,038 so that Zulu will rise. 157 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:17,320 The Great Zulu is taking a big risk. 158 00:15:18,759 --> 00:15:22,720 If they find out we're bewitching them, 159 00:15:24,720 --> 00:15:27,480 we'll be in deep trouble. 160 00:15:28,840 --> 00:15:31,079 If you want power, 161 00:15:31,080 --> 00:15:32,720 you must be brave. 162 00:15:41,279 --> 00:15:42,919 Why is that boy watching me? 163 00:15:46,799 --> 00:15:49,599 He does it often. I don't like it. 164 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:52,319 - The boy worships you. - He worships his mother. 165 00:15:52,320 --> 00:15:56,239 He is eager that you show him the way, 166 00:15:56,240 --> 00:15:58,038 as his father. 167 00:16:05,399 --> 00:16:07,679 We'll need a lot of meat for the iJadu. 168 00:16:08,240 --> 00:16:10,240 Shaka can join us on the hunt. 169 00:16:20,159 --> 00:16:22,399 You must stay close to your father. 170 00:16:22,799 --> 00:16:24,559 Be his right hand. 171 00:16:25,759 --> 00:16:29,159 He must see how intelligent you are. 172 00:16:31,200 --> 00:16:32,759 Soon... 173 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:41,159 he'll see it fit that a royal feather is put in your hair. 174 00:16:44,559 --> 00:16:47,240 - I hear you, Queen. - Mm-hm. 175 00:16:48,759 --> 00:16:50,798 I trained you to be sharp. 176 00:16:50,799 --> 00:16:54,679 What's the first thing I said we must look out for? 177 00:16:55,039 --> 00:16:57,159 I said observe like a..? 178 00:16:58,159 --> 00:17:02,159 - Like a leopard. - That's right. 179 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:05,200 Carry on, I'm listening. 180 00:17:07,160 --> 00:17:11,439 - Listen like an elephant. - Mm! With its big ears. 181 00:17:14,720 --> 00:17:16,720 And strike... 182 00:17:18,519 --> 00:17:20,160 like a mamba. 183 00:17:22,559 --> 00:17:27,358 Beautiful women of eLangeni, Buthelezi and Mthethwa 184 00:17:27,359 --> 00:17:30,679 will come to see us do our Zulu dance. 185 00:17:30,680 --> 00:17:32,358 What do you say, boy? Are you ready to marry? 186 00:17:32,359 --> 00:17:35,399 No, girls are stupid, 187 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:37,400 except my mother. 188 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:40,880 Don't worry, we will teach you to hunt. 189 00:17:41,440 --> 00:17:45,479 So that when you're ready to start a family, 190 00:17:45,480 --> 00:17:47,278 your wife doesn't starve. 191 00:18:26,839 --> 00:18:28,838 Good for me, the son of Jama. 192 00:18:50,680 --> 00:18:52,279 Fetch me some water. 193 00:18:54,160 --> 00:18:55,758 Yes, Father. 194 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:32,720 Shaka. 195 00:19:33,599 --> 00:19:35,758 Move this side. 196 00:19:35,759 --> 00:19:36,960 Shaka... 197 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:39,079 back away slowly. 198 00:19:39,759 --> 00:19:41,479 Don't scare it. 199 00:20:07,359 --> 00:20:10,359 Shaka. 200 00:20:19,480 --> 00:20:21,119 Turn back. 201 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:48,279 Father, here's your water. 202 00:20:50,400 --> 00:20:54,518 It was hard for Senzangakhona to ignore 203 00:20:54,519 --> 00:20:58,359 that Shaka was special. 204 00:21:15,160 --> 00:21:19,399 Thanks to the ancestors of Phunga and Mageba 205 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:21,318 for the success of this hunting expedition. 206 00:21:21,319 --> 00:21:22,879 Mageba. 207 00:21:22,880 --> 00:21:27,440 We congratulate the King for killing a buffalo bull. 208 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:31,039 In our usual tradition, 209 00:21:32,440 --> 00:21:35,558 we congratulate the one who has distinguished himself 210 00:21:35,559 --> 00:21:37,999 in a special way during the hunt. 211 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:40,200 You all saw. 212 00:21:40,640 --> 00:21:44,039 Shaka squaring up face-to-face with an elephant, 213 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,879 like equals. 214 00:21:46,880 --> 00:21:50,279 The boy's actions showed that he is still a child. 215 00:21:51,279 --> 00:21:54,680 Be gentle, son of Ndaba. 216 00:21:56,400 --> 00:21:58,440 He put himself in great danger, 217 00:21:59,200 --> 00:22:01,039 by standing in front of an elephant. 218 00:22:03,160 --> 00:22:08,679 Let this be a lesson to you all to always be alert. 219 00:22:08,680 --> 00:22:10,399 Yes. 220 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:12,039 Great Zulu. 221 00:22:17,880 --> 00:22:19,519 Lions. 222 00:22:21,319 --> 00:22:23,518 Kings of the jungle. 223 00:22:23,519 --> 00:22:27,078 They have come to watch a King as great as them dancing. 224 00:22:27,079 --> 00:22:30,919 Start the song! 225 00:23:08,359 --> 00:23:09,960 Queen. 226 00:23:11,319 --> 00:23:15,000 - Princess. - A messenger arrived... 227 00:23:15,839 --> 00:23:21,480 from eLangeni. He brought a message about the King. 228 00:23:24,279 --> 00:23:28,798 King Mbengi has departed. 229 00:24:06,920 --> 00:24:08,559 Nandi. 230 00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:11,039 My condolences. 231 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:19,200 Great Prince Mudli will accompany you to the King's funeral. 232 00:24:21,480 --> 00:24:25,079 Will Zulu join us after the funeral? 233 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:39,318 Of course, my brother had no intention of joining Nandi 234 00:24:39,319 --> 00:24:43,079 after the funeral at eLangeni. 235 00:24:44,920 --> 00:24:47,240 The only thing that mattered to him... 236 00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:51,440 was the iJadu preparations. 237 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:59,640 - Is there a problem, Ndaba? - No, there's no problem. 238 00:25:00,799 --> 00:25:02,400 But... 239 00:25:03,160 --> 00:25:07,920 Shaka must remain here at the palace. 240 00:25:09,799 --> 00:25:11,440 Why? 241 00:25:13,119 --> 00:25:15,519 It is an order from the great Zulu. 242 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:22,759 He wants Shaka to help prepare for the iJadu. 243 00:25:34,599 --> 00:25:39,038 What makes you forbid my son from attending his grandfather's funeral? 244 00:25:39,039 --> 00:25:41,439 I'm in council. 245 00:25:41,440 --> 00:25:43,319 With great respect, Zulu, 246 00:25:44,119 --> 00:25:46,160 this matter can't wait. 247 00:25:47,720 --> 00:25:51,318 My family is mourning and you're planning the iJadu. 248 00:25:51,319 --> 00:25:53,038 I've decided. 249 00:25:53,039 --> 00:25:55,119 Shaka is the Zulu Prince. 250 00:25:55,920 --> 00:25:57,880 He's not going to eLangeni. 251 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:09,999 Many kings sent envoys to show their respect 252 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,719 to Nandi's father. 253 00:26:11,720 --> 00:26:16,200 Including Jobe, who sent his son, Mawewe. 254 00:26:26,079 --> 00:26:29,920 We're burying him today because of you. 255 00:26:31,319 --> 00:26:33,639 I see you're still angry... 256 00:26:33,640 --> 00:26:36,400 when you see me. 257 00:26:38,359 --> 00:26:42,160 I'm sorry about your hatred. 258 00:26:43,359 --> 00:26:47,558 Brother, let the past lie. 259 00:27:17,799 --> 00:27:19,798 Shaka. 260 00:27:19,799 --> 00:27:21,160 What are you doing with those sticks? 261 00:27:24,599 --> 00:27:26,480 I want to throw like you. 262 00:27:33,039 --> 00:27:34,640 Try a spear instead. 263 00:27:44,880 --> 00:27:46,960 My mother says I'll be a great King. 264 00:27:53,279 --> 00:27:54,839 How does she know that? 265 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:58,279 The Sanusi told her. 266 00:28:00,079 --> 00:28:01,719 Really? 267 00:28:38,359 --> 00:28:43,559 Will the Zulu King come to pay his respects? 268 00:28:44,799 --> 00:28:47,399 I don't think he will. 269 00:28:47,400 --> 00:28:51,199 He's been planning the iJadu for months. 270 00:28:51,200 --> 00:28:54,599 I believe King Jobe will be attending too. 271 00:28:56,359 --> 00:29:01,160 During such a sensitive time, he's hosting the iJadu? 272 00:29:03,319 --> 00:29:06,519 He looks forward to hosting the Mthethwa. 273 00:29:24,480 --> 00:29:26,399 For the past three days, 274 00:29:26,400 --> 00:29:31,079 everyone has been admiring your handsome smile. 275 00:29:34,920 --> 00:29:39,439 Don't you think perhaps it's because of the upcoming iJadu? 276 00:29:39,440 --> 00:29:42,239 No, that's not it, my King. 277 00:29:42,240 --> 00:29:46,599 It's because the troublemaker hasn't been here. 278 00:29:49,039 --> 00:29:53,558 She just got back and already there's tension. 279 00:29:53,559 --> 00:29:56,278 - She's toxic. - She's your sister-wife. 280 00:29:56,279 --> 00:29:58,679 She's also poisoned her child. 281 00:29:58,680 --> 00:30:01,400 - He is dangerous. - No... 282 00:30:02,160 --> 00:30:04,038 Shaka? 283 00:30:04,039 --> 00:30:06,759 - Dangerous how? - Great King. 284 00:30:12,839 --> 00:30:16,278 - Greetings King. - Mageba. 285 00:30:16,279 --> 00:30:18,559 There's an urgent matter. 286 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:21,318 What is it? 287 00:30:21,319 --> 00:30:23,159 Messengers from the Mthethwa, 288 00:30:23,160 --> 00:30:27,199 say King Jobe won't be part of the iJadu. 289 00:30:27,200 --> 00:30:29,278 They tell us now? 290 00:30:29,279 --> 00:30:31,279 Two days before the festival? 291 00:30:32,799 --> 00:30:34,680 The festival continues. 292 00:30:42,359 --> 00:30:44,000 My King... 293 00:30:45,559 --> 00:30:49,519 I think it's obvious who's responsible for this. 294 00:30:54,880 --> 00:30:56,480 Nandi? 295 00:31:05,480 --> 00:31:10,559 Dingiswayo found a home among the Hlubi. 296 00:31:11,680 --> 00:31:18,160 He became a respected statesman in Bhungane's Kingdom. 297 00:31:19,200 --> 00:31:26,000 He was an influential figure with matters of trade. 298 00:31:28,319 --> 00:31:30,839 Is that you, Godongwana? 299 00:31:36,319 --> 00:31:38,119 I don't know what you're talking about. 300 00:31:41,160 --> 00:31:45,159 You know, at the Qwabe, 301 00:31:45,160 --> 00:31:47,880 we found a young woman... 302 00:31:48,559 --> 00:31:50,839 Nyambose's healer. 303 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:58,319 Do you know her? Mm? 304 00:31:58,799 --> 00:32:01,078 She survived. 305 00:32:12,160 --> 00:32:13,960 Thank you, Mthethwa. 306 00:32:15,200 --> 00:32:19,440 Thank you for protecting Baleka all this time. 307 00:32:21,079 --> 00:32:25,240 Go to her, and tell her I live for her. 308 00:32:26,240 --> 00:32:29,079 And we'll soon be united. 309 00:32:30,359 --> 00:32:34,199 As soon as I complete Bhungane's harvest, 310 00:32:34,200 --> 00:32:37,000 I'll come find you, my love. 311 00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:41,680 - We need to speak. - What do you want? 312 00:32:42,799 --> 00:32:46,838 I'm worried about King Jobe's talk of stopping the iJadu. 313 00:32:46,839 --> 00:32:49,118 We're not ruled by the Mthethwa. 314 00:32:49,119 --> 00:32:52,639 We can't risk tension with them. 315 00:32:52,640 --> 00:32:55,798 If we do that, we'll lose their protection. 316 00:32:55,799 --> 00:32:57,679 We won't need them after the iJadu. 317 00:32:57,680 --> 00:33:01,719 How will your plan work without the most powerful Kings? 318 00:33:01,720 --> 00:33:04,919 If the Ndwandwe discover there is division, they'll attack. 319 00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:06,758 Let them attack! 320 00:33:06,759 --> 00:33:08,319 It won't go well for them. 321 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:16,960 For too long, you have dictated how I rule the Zulu. 322 00:33:18,079 --> 00:33:22,038 That has ended, you hear? I am the King here. 323 00:33:30,480 --> 00:33:36,960 I believe Senzangakhona began to be plagued by doubt. 324 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:44,200 Was he the one prophesied about or not? 325 00:33:54,480 --> 00:33:56,079 Shaka! 326 00:33:57,319 --> 00:33:59,159 - Yes, Father. - That goat, 327 00:33:59,160 --> 00:34:02,720 go to it and cut its throat. 328 00:34:31,639 --> 00:34:33,440 He just stands there. 329 00:34:37,159 --> 00:34:38,759 You're staring as if you want to mount it. 330 00:34:38,760 --> 00:34:41,839 You faced an elephant, now you're afraid of a goat? 331 00:34:41,840 --> 00:34:44,800 What's wrong with this boy? 332 00:34:50,440 --> 00:34:52,079 This boy. 333 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:54,879 What's wrong with you, boy? 334 00:34:54,880 --> 00:34:57,078 Slaughter the goat! 335 00:34:57,079 --> 00:34:58,679 This boy. 336 00:35:01,920 --> 00:35:03,559 The goat is waiting for you. 337 00:35:06,239 --> 00:35:07,880 Go! 338 00:35:39,119 --> 00:35:41,960 - What now? - You humiliated your heir. 339 00:35:43,559 --> 00:35:45,199 Stop. 340 00:35:47,519 --> 00:35:50,480 So you know how men are taught to slaughter an animal? 341 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:53,718 The boy thinks he's already a man. 342 00:35:53,719 --> 00:35:56,319 He needs to know there's still a lot to learn. 343 00:35:56,320 --> 00:36:00,479 You humiliate him instead of guiding, 344 00:36:00,480 --> 00:36:02,118 and teaching him. 345 00:36:02,119 --> 00:36:03,999 When the sun sets on you, 346 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:06,480 he'll sit on the throne and rule. 347 00:36:09,920 --> 00:36:13,158 Who said Shaka will sit on the throne? 348 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:26,598 - Descendant of Ndaba-- - I have many sons 349 00:36:26,599 --> 00:36:28,399 who can sit on the throne. 350 00:36:28,400 --> 00:36:30,480 Sons who are not cowards. 351 00:36:32,280 --> 00:36:35,598 Excuse me, my King, I didn't know you had company. 352 00:36:35,599 --> 00:36:37,199 No. 353 00:36:38,079 --> 00:36:39,598 We are done here. 354 00:37:25,440 --> 00:37:30,039 The King and I, are about to make another child. 355 00:37:31,079 --> 00:37:33,919 It's true. 356 00:37:33,920 --> 00:37:38,919 It's just that hooligan, Shaka, 357 00:37:38,920 --> 00:37:41,759 - upset him. - My sisters. 358 00:37:41,760 --> 00:37:44,439 I didn't know we were drinking beer tonight. 359 00:37:44,440 --> 00:37:47,359 Queen. I sent word for you to join us. 360 00:37:47,360 --> 00:37:50,518 - They must have forgotten. - No harm done. 361 00:37:50,519 --> 00:37:54,000 - True. - What's news? 362 00:37:57,119 --> 00:37:59,959 We were just... 363 00:37:59,960 --> 00:38:01,078 discussing the iJadu. 364 00:38:01,079 --> 00:38:02,839 Tell me Nandi, 365 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:05,400 - did you hear about the Mthethwa? - Of course she has. 366 00:38:07,280 --> 00:38:09,919 Postponing it, 367 00:38:09,920 --> 00:38:15,840 would've been a sign of humility and respecting our customs. 368 00:38:15,960 --> 00:38:19,839 But of course, we'll never see eye-to-eye. 369 00:38:19,840 --> 00:38:23,880 Not all of us have royal blood. 370 00:38:25,360 --> 00:38:28,638 To you, everybody is a commoner. 371 00:38:28,639 --> 00:38:31,399 Even the King himself. 372 00:38:31,400 --> 00:38:35,479 Not to mention Shaka, that delinquent. 373 00:38:35,480 --> 00:38:39,198 - You're full of yourself. - No, Bhibhi. 374 00:38:39,199 --> 00:38:41,718 We are the King's wives. Show some respect. 375 00:38:41,719 --> 00:38:43,319 And stop fighting. 376 00:38:43,320 --> 00:38:46,439 Nandi thinks she's better than all of us. 377 00:38:46,440 --> 00:38:49,919 She thinks her son is the only King's child. 378 00:38:49,920 --> 00:38:53,519 Aawh, the King's wives. 379 00:38:54,480 --> 00:38:56,119 Having fun? 380 00:38:57,639 --> 00:39:02,479 You, who left your fathers' homes, to come warm my father's home. 381 00:39:02,480 --> 00:39:06,879 We're listening to Queen Nandi, 382 00:39:06,880 --> 00:39:10,840 explaining why she's opposed to the iJadu. 383 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:43,679 My mother says I'll be a great King. 384 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:51,199 The Sanusi told her. 385 00:39:53,519 --> 00:39:55,679 We can be Kings together. 386 00:40:07,679 --> 00:40:09,719 We can be Kings together. 387 00:40:13,880 --> 00:40:15,519 My King. 388 00:40:16,280 --> 00:40:18,519 Is something bothering the King? 389 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,718 - Chief. - Yes. 390 00:40:27,719 --> 00:40:31,439 Now, if we help you, 391 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:35,000 how will you reward us? 392 00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:39,599 I never trusted the traders. 393 00:40:40,079 --> 00:40:42,439 I never had time for them. 394 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:47,599 They'd do anything for the right price. 395 00:40:55,440 --> 00:40:58,839 Men from Mthethwa are asking for an audience with the King. 396 00:40:58,840 --> 00:41:00,118 The traders betrayed me. 397 00:41:00,119 --> 00:41:02,678 I will delay them when they get here. 398 00:41:02,679 --> 00:41:05,158 Hear me, son of Nyambose, 399 00:41:05,159 --> 00:41:08,359 - when you call, I'll answer. - Bhungane, son of Nsele. 400 00:41:08,360 --> 00:41:11,000 - I wish you luck and a safe journey. - Farewell. 401 00:41:20,519 --> 00:41:22,159 Son of Nsele. 402 00:41:26,119 --> 00:41:29,839 We're humbled by the King agreeing to see us. 403 00:41:29,840 --> 00:41:32,999 - You're welcome here, Mthethwa. - Thank you. 404 00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:39,159 We have reports that the King is sheltering a traitor from Mthethwa. 405 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:43,198 With great respect, son of Nsele, 406 00:41:43,199 --> 00:41:47,198 give us Godongwana, then we'll leave the Hlubi land. 407 00:41:47,199 --> 00:41:49,000 Sit down, 408 00:41:50,320 --> 00:41:52,400 and explain to me... 409 00:41:53,559 --> 00:41:56,159 this hunt of yours and also why... 410 00:41:57,039 --> 00:41:59,359 you're after this man. 411 00:42:14,800 --> 00:42:16,760 Let's have something to eat. 412 00:42:21,519 --> 00:42:24,079 - Greetings, men. - Who is this? 413 00:42:25,280 --> 00:42:26,880 Greetings. 414 00:42:28,239 --> 00:42:30,039 I've travelled far... 415 00:42:31,079 --> 00:42:33,879 - I'd be grateful for some food. - Where are you from? 416 00:42:33,880 --> 00:42:36,839 - I'm from the Hlubi. - And where are you headed? 417 00:42:36,840 --> 00:42:40,238 I'm headed North to Mabhudu. 418 00:42:40,239 --> 00:42:42,359 You're in luck. 419 00:42:42,360 --> 00:42:44,919 We're about to eat. 420 00:42:44,920 --> 00:42:47,359 - Come. - Thank you. 421 00:42:47,360 --> 00:42:49,639 There's nothing but fish where you're going. 422 00:42:50,280 --> 00:42:51,760 Come. 423 00:42:54,519 --> 00:43:00,039 When they've all gathered, before the start of iJadu, 424 00:43:02,559 --> 00:43:07,400 I will jump and dance... 425 00:43:09,519 --> 00:43:11,159 And dance... 426 00:43:39,360 --> 00:43:41,479 The King himself. 427 00:43:41,480 --> 00:43:44,000 I want him to know who I am. 428 00:43:46,039 --> 00:43:47,960 I want him to know me. 429 00:43:51,800 --> 00:43:54,079 I want him to be proud of me. 430 00:44:02,119 --> 00:44:04,679 We're looking for a Mthethwa deserter. 431 00:44:06,519 --> 00:44:09,959 Light in complexion with a beard. Have you seen him? 432 00:44:09,960 --> 00:44:12,959 No, we haven't seen such a person. 433 00:44:12,960 --> 00:44:16,919 - Are you locals? - This is our home. 434 00:44:16,920 --> 00:44:20,679 People say he's been seen around here. 435 00:44:21,400 --> 00:44:24,519 No, we haven't seen such a man. 436 00:44:33,400 --> 00:44:35,159 We haven't seen anything. 437 00:44:40,480 --> 00:44:42,118 Get him! 438 00:44:58,480 --> 00:45:00,440 There he is. Hit him! 439 00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:05,039 Go. He's down here. 440 00:45:07,519 --> 00:45:09,159 Get him. 441 00:46:15,119 --> 00:46:18,718 - Zulu! - Zulu! 442 00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:38,199 Today is the day. 443 00:46:40,239 --> 00:46:42,400 they will know me, Queen. 444 00:46:42,719 --> 00:46:46,719 - Zulu! - Zulu! 445 00:47:20,800 --> 00:47:22,158 Great Zulu, 446 00:47:22,159 --> 00:47:25,400 I have a report, there are two men at the gate. 447 00:47:27,360 --> 00:47:29,239 A scouting party, perhaps. 448 00:47:47,079 --> 00:47:50,118 - Greetings, gentlemen. - We're from the Nzuza. 449 00:47:50,119 --> 00:47:51,960 I'm sent by the Buthelezi. 450 00:47:53,159 --> 00:47:55,279 I nearly killed you a long time ago. 451 00:47:55,280 --> 00:47:57,360 You should've killed me then, Ngomane. 452 00:47:58,360 --> 00:48:00,319 Because you're going to die today. 453 00:48:00,320 --> 00:48:02,280 Your brother wants you alive. 454 00:48:02,760 --> 00:48:05,839 But he'll forgive me if I return a corpse. 455 00:48:29,079 --> 00:48:30,719 Come, Ngomane! 456 00:49:37,960 --> 00:49:39,558 Great Zulu. 457 00:49:39,559 --> 00:49:46,679 The Nzuza and the Buthelezi Kings won't be joining us for the iJadu. 458 00:49:56,159 --> 00:49:57,880 Both Kings? 459 00:50:03,880 --> 00:50:05,519 We don't need them. 460 00:50:06,000 --> 00:50:08,359 - We don't need anyone! - Great Zulu. 461 00:50:08,360 --> 00:50:11,558 - Get out of here! - Descendant of Ndaba. 462 00:50:11,559 --> 00:50:13,639 Calm down, my brother. 463 00:50:14,400 --> 00:50:16,038 It's enough. 464 00:50:23,559 --> 00:50:24,959 Mageba. 465 00:50:24,960 --> 00:50:27,158 Descendant of Ndaba. 466 00:50:27,159 --> 00:50:29,839 - Senzangakhona. - They disrespect me 467 00:50:29,840 --> 00:50:31,320 on the day of the iJadu. 468 00:50:31,960 --> 00:50:35,359 Maybe they heard King Jobe isn't coming, 469 00:50:35,360 --> 00:50:37,239 and he doesn't approve. 470 00:50:38,159 --> 00:50:42,118 The ancestors should be kind and take Jobe. 471 00:50:42,119 --> 00:50:44,440 Those words should end between you and me. 472 00:50:45,159 --> 00:50:46,759 Your plan can still work. 473 00:50:46,760 --> 00:50:48,919 Wait for the mourning period to pass. 474 00:50:48,920 --> 00:50:53,440 You'll get everything you want without angering Jobe. 475 00:50:55,760 --> 00:50:59,678 What the Sanusi prophesied, I will fulfil. 476 00:50:59,679 --> 00:51:01,518 It's my destiny. 477 00:51:01,519 --> 00:51:03,679 - Don't tell me about Jobe. - Mageba. 478 00:51:11,599 --> 00:51:13,679 Father. Father. 479 00:51:16,199 --> 00:51:17,880 I did it the right way. 480 00:51:27,599 --> 00:51:29,599 - What are you doing? - Leave him! 481 00:51:34,079 --> 00:51:35,999 Are you trying to curse me? 482 00:51:36,000 --> 00:51:39,239 You will never touch my son again. 483 00:51:42,920 --> 00:51:44,559 Are you alright? 484 00:51:45,199 --> 00:51:46,840 Mlilwana. 485 00:51:48,079 --> 00:51:49,799 Are you hurt? 486 00:51:49,800 --> 00:51:51,440 This is all your doing. 487 00:51:52,440 --> 00:51:55,238 You poisoned him like you do with everything. 488 00:51:55,239 --> 00:51:59,639 - You're spoiling him. - What is his crime? 489 00:52:03,599 --> 00:52:05,239 Answer me! 490 00:52:06,760 --> 00:52:08,840 You no longer have a place here at the palace. 491 00:52:15,280 --> 00:52:16,919 Leave.