1 00:00:06,639 --> 00:00:15,320 Not only fairy tales begin with "Once upon a time". 2 00:00:21,199 --> 00:00:23,920 This story has no owner. 3 00:00:24,879 --> 00:00:29,359 Even if it did, they would deny it. 4 00:00:33,359 --> 00:00:38,319 They'd swear by Phunga and Mageba and sing their kings' praises 5 00:00:38,320 --> 00:00:41,560 distancing themselves from these tales. 6 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:54,158 I, Mkabayi, daughter of Jama will give you a few clues, 7 00:00:54,159 --> 00:01:00,240 to open paths, so that you too can lose yourself in the story. 8 00:01:10,359 --> 00:01:13,640 You and I will meet again soon. 9 00:01:14,760 --> 00:01:19,840 But first, let me introduce our young hero. 10 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:29,400 Move. Move! 11 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:32,359 Move. 12 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:35,799 Move. 13 00:01:38,920 --> 00:01:41,119 Looks like he wants to cry. 14 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:45,439 Look, he's going to pee himself. 15 00:01:47,159 --> 00:01:50,040 You want to run and hide under your mother's skirt? 16 00:01:52,319 --> 00:01:55,200 You want your mommy? You want your mommy? 17 00:01:58,359 --> 00:02:00,959 What kind of a Prince are you, coward? 18 00:02:13,599 --> 00:02:15,280 Look at him. 19 00:02:27,039 --> 00:02:29,199 I am a leopard. 20 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:32,199 I am a lion. 21 00:02:32,960 --> 00:02:35,039 I am an elephant. 22 00:02:39,199 --> 00:02:40,800 What is he doing? 23 00:03:03,199 --> 00:03:04,679 What is he doing? 24 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:05,799 Shaka. 25 00:03:05,800 --> 00:03:08,359 Shaka, we were just playing. 26 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:09,799 Wait. 27 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:12,840 Here's the wimp that hides under his mother's skirt. 28 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:29,080 Mlilwana. What's going on? 29 00:03:30,719 --> 00:03:32,478 You've been stung. 30 00:03:32,479 --> 00:03:35,159 No, I'm fine, Mother. 31 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:37,879 I got you some honey. 32 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:43,800 Take it, it's yours. 33 00:03:44,960 --> 00:03:46,719 You got me some honey. 34 00:03:51,719 --> 00:03:53,280 Let me taste it. 35 00:03:55,840 --> 00:03:58,799 - How is it? - It's sweet. 36 00:05:21,199 --> 00:05:25,159 Let's begin our tale with Nandi as a young maiden. 37 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:29,398 Only warriors jump from here. 38 00:05:29,399 --> 00:05:31,560 Why can't I be a warrior? 39 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:33,639 Hold this. 40 00:05:35,399 --> 00:05:38,119 Nandi. Nandi! 41 00:05:38,120 --> 00:05:41,119 Attack! 42 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:47,879 Nandi! 43 00:06:01,759 --> 00:06:03,639 See, it's easy? 44 00:06:04,199 --> 00:06:06,758 - Jump! - No way! 45 00:06:06,759 --> 00:06:10,679 - We're not crazy. - Jump. 46 00:06:10,680 --> 00:06:14,278 Nandi, why do you always want to break the rules? 47 00:06:14,279 --> 00:06:18,479 What will your future husband think about your antics? 48 00:06:18,480 --> 00:06:24,559 If he's a coward, he'll have to stay far away... 49 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:28,239 from the daughter of Mbhengi. 50 00:06:28,240 --> 00:06:29,839 My goodness! 51 00:06:30,439 --> 00:06:32,360 What are you doing here? 52 00:06:33,279 --> 00:06:34,559 Prince. 53 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:37,279 Aren't you supposed to be getting ready for the journey tomorrow? 54 00:06:37,839 --> 00:06:40,559 - Where's Nandi? - Brother! 55 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:44,360 I slipped and fell into the river. 56 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:47,318 Nandi, 57 00:06:47,319 --> 00:06:49,519 the Queen's waiting for you. 58 00:06:50,920 --> 00:06:54,040 Stop jumping around like frogs. 59 00:06:55,199 --> 00:06:56,800 Get out of there! 60 00:06:57,519 --> 00:07:00,519 Frogs. 61 00:07:41,600 --> 00:07:43,638 - There's Nosipho. - Nosipho. 62 00:07:43,639 --> 00:07:46,720 - I'm coming back. - Those are my beads you are wearing. 63 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:53,159 We'll be looking gorgeous. 64 00:07:53,160 --> 00:07:54,878 We'll party and feast. 65 00:07:54,879 --> 00:07:58,240 Boys' jaws will drop mesmerised by our beauty. 66 00:08:11,360 --> 00:08:14,518 There is your boyfriend, Mfanafuthi. 67 00:08:14,519 --> 00:08:17,759 We all know Mfanafuthi only wants you. 68 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:21,399 He told me... 69 00:08:22,120 --> 00:08:24,040 you give him thrills. 70 00:08:24,759 --> 00:08:27,839 - Mfana-- - No Nandi. Oh my G**. 71 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:30,720 You're embarrassing me. 72 00:08:35,919 --> 00:08:39,199 Nandi. Have you forgotten you leave early in the morning? 73 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:40,799 No, Mama. 74 00:08:41,120 --> 00:08:42,960 But you're dragging your feet. 75 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:47,159 I've never seen that. 76 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:49,399 Do you mean this? 77 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:51,999 It's a gift... 78 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:54,719 I brought for my Queen. 79 00:08:57,840 --> 00:09:01,600 Stop playing with me. Take your feather and throw it away. 80 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:05,239 Are you ready to attend your cousin's wedding? 81 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:07,759 I can't even sleep at night. 82 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:11,480 Soon we'll be sending you to marry. 83 00:09:11,960 --> 00:09:13,679 How do you feel about that? 84 00:09:15,600 --> 00:09:17,120 Leaving my home land... 85 00:09:18,200 --> 00:09:20,558 leaving the people who love me? 86 00:09:20,559 --> 00:09:23,480 Why can't us women choose for ourselves? 87 00:09:23,759 --> 00:09:25,919 Because you're a Princess, Nandi. 88 00:09:29,639 --> 00:09:32,879 - Queen. - My girl. 89 00:09:35,759 --> 00:09:37,599 Before I forget... 90 00:09:37,600 --> 00:09:40,239 Induna Manzini will be escorting you. 91 00:09:40,240 --> 00:09:41,600 Bab' Zungu? 92 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:44,278 Are we going to a wedding or a war? 93 00:09:44,279 --> 00:09:48,200 Rumour has it there are raiders out there. 94 00:09:48,919 --> 00:09:52,200 It's fine then. I'll protect us. 95 00:09:52,759 --> 00:09:54,360 I should've been in the army. 96 00:09:54,759 --> 00:09:57,679 A great drought has struck in the North. 97 00:09:58,159 --> 00:10:01,759 As you know... hunger breeds rage. 98 00:10:20,440 --> 00:10:22,199 Ah! There's a fire! 99 00:10:22,200 --> 00:10:24,119 Something's burning that side. 100 00:10:24,120 --> 00:10:27,359 Hurry, go help! I'll watch the cattle. 101 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:09,879 Hello, boy. 102 00:11:11,080 --> 00:11:14,999 Why don't you go help put out the fire over there? 103 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:17,720 We'll herd the cattle. 104 00:11:25,080 --> 00:11:26,679 Run! 105 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:32,399 Men. 106 00:11:33,240 --> 00:11:34,839 Let's take them. 107 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:41,359 Father! Father! 108 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:44,199 Men have set fire to the village and now they're taking cattle. 109 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:46,399 You let thieves steal my cattle? 110 00:11:46,919 --> 00:11:48,720 Stupid boy! 111 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:00,679 What's this? 112 00:12:02,279 --> 00:12:05,240 You'll die if you take these cattle. 113 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:09,320 Well, men... 114 00:12:09,919 --> 00:12:12,278 looks like we have ourselves a fight. 115 00:12:12,279 --> 00:12:14,480 You people have everything. 116 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:18,719 You have livestock and grazing lands. What's your problem? 117 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:22,719 - While hunger is killing us. - I dare anyone of you 118 00:12:22,720 --> 00:12:25,200 to try and stop us. 119 00:12:33,919 --> 00:12:36,519 As you can see, 120 00:12:37,639 --> 00:12:40,639 things have been resolved. 121 00:12:41,799 --> 00:12:43,759 We're leaving now. 122 00:12:44,960 --> 00:12:46,600 Let's go. 123 00:13:05,519 --> 00:13:07,120 Luhleko. 124 00:13:07,840 --> 00:13:09,440 Let them go. 125 00:13:17,799 --> 00:13:20,278 Zwide of the Ndwandwe 126 00:13:20,279 --> 00:13:24,200 saw the drought as an opportunity to pillage. 127 00:13:32,759 --> 00:13:39,000 This was the beginning of a darkness that would engulf all kingdoms. 128 00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:08,439 It's your wedding I can't wait for, Nandi. 129 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:09,839 They say he's charming. 130 00:14:09,840 --> 00:14:12,079 They also say... 131 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:13,840 he's as kind as a sheep. 132 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:19,158 They say he has a big belly and he walks like this. 133 00:14:19,159 --> 00:14:21,720 He'll marry his own shadow if he's like that. 134 00:14:22,200 --> 00:14:24,719 It's good to marry while young, 135 00:14:24,720 --> 00:14:27,599 so that you'll grow your big bellies together. 136 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:28,638 You marry him then. 137 00:14:28,639 --> 00:14:30,798 If you don't want him, give him tome. 138 00:14:30,799 --> 00:14:32,319 Take him. 139 00:14:32,320 --> 00:14:34,200 Don't forget about me. 140 00:15:17,480 --> 00:15:20,959 Greetings, old warrior. 141 00:15:20,960 --> 00:15:26,479 We're travelling with Senzangakhona son of Jama from the Zulu palace. 142 00:15:26,480 --> 00:15:28,239 We're related. 143 00:15:28,240 --> 00:15:30,720 We're of the royal house of eLangeni. 144 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:33,278 Old warrior, 145 00:15:33,279 --> 00:15:37,759 you look comfortable between the ladies. 146 00:15:38,759 --> 00:15:40,240 Boys. 147 00:15:41,279 --> 00:15:43,279 This is Princess Nandi. 148 00:15:43,759 --> 00:15:45,919 Move out of the way. 149 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:47,720 Indeed, old warrior. 150 00:15:48,679 --> 00:15:50,879 - Indeed. - Let's go. 151 00:16:03,519 --> 00:16:06,919 Are you really Princess Nandi daughter of Mbhengi? 152 00:16:07,679 --> 00:16:09,559 They've already told you. 153 00:16:10,759 --> 00:16:13,360 I've heard of your beauty... 154 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:19,839 but the person who told me lied to me. 155 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:20,839 Is that so? 156 00:16:20,840 --> 00:16:23,719 There's no woman alive, 157 00:16:23,720 --> 00:16:27,159 that's more beautiful than you in all the corners of the world. 158 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:32,840 The word "beauty" appeared when you were born. 159 00:16:34,039 --> 00:16:36,120 I heard... 160 00:16:37,240 --> 00:16:40,480 that Prince Senzangakhona son of Jama, 161 00:16:40,799 --> 00:16:42,559 is a little boy. 162 00:16:43,919 --> 00:16:45,519 But, no... 163 00:16:46,600 --> 00:16:47,960 he's a grown man. 164 00:16:49,240 --> 00:16:50,999 A man who roars. 165 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:53,960 Good for me, the son of Jama. 166 00:16:54,559 --> 00:16:56,720 There goes my father's cattle. 167 00:16:57,960 --> 00:17:01,918 - Dlabehlezi did you hear that? - Yes, Ndaba. 168 00:17:01,919 --> 00:17:05,798 This lady says she sees the man in me. 169 00:17:05,799 --> 00:17:07,640 I didn't say that. 170 00:17:08,359 --> 00:17:10,199 Hey Zulu boy. 171 00:17:10,200 --> 00:17:12,399 You're being disrespectful now. 172 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:15,838 We're not going to listen to your nonsense. 173 00:17:15,839 --> 00:17:17,199 You're delaying us. 174 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:19,359 Tell me, old warrior... 175 00:17:20,200 --> 00:17:22,400 this gorgeous lady, 176 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:25,318 is she taken? 177 00:17:25,319 --> 00:17:28,719 If not we Zulu are available. 178 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:30,440 Available with what? 179 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,920 You're too late Zulu boy. 180 00:17:34,240 --> 00:17:38,279 - She's promised to another. - Even so... 181 00:17:38,559 --> 00:17:41,839 Whoever caught the bird hasn't yet cooked it. 182 00:17:42,839 --> 00:17:45,240 As long as lobola has not been paid... 183 00:17:46,759 --> 00:17:49,358 may we present our case as Zulu. 184 00:17:49,359 --> 00:17:50,999 Listen boy, 185 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:53,680 take your skinny backsides home. 186 00:17:55,359 --> 00:17:57,920 - Let's go. - Come let's go, girls. 187 00:18:04,359 --> 00:18:06,000 When will you return? 188 00:18:07,240 --> 00:18:09,879 In a couple of days handsome Prince. 189 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:12,518 Piklile and Nandi, you have no shame. 190 00:18:12,519 --> 00:18:14,038 You embarrass eLangeni. 191 00:18:14,039 --> 00:18:16,399 Be careful guys... 192 00:18:16,400 --> 00:18:18,439 Nandi shouldn't hypnotise you. 193 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:24,078 Like her home, eLangeni, her eyes are bright like the sun. 194 00:18:24,079 --> 00:18:27,959 When she looks at you, your heart warms. 195 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:31,359 - Then what happens? - Everything melts. 196 00:18:33,480 --> 00:18:36,358 Girl... 197 00:18:36,359 --> 00:18:40,159 who wouldn't enjoy being wrestled by that hunk? 198 00:18:40,160 --> 00:18:42,839 Come, let's go. 199 00:18:43,400 --> 00:18:46,159 You're naughty. Let's go. 200 00:18:51,079 --> 00:18:53,598 The sun you speak of, 201 00:18:53,599 --> 00:18:55,559 will set in kwaZulu. 202 00:18:56,599 --> 00:19:00,118 That lady will end up at kwaZulu, I swear. 203 00:19:00,119 --> 00:19:02,038 Mageba. 204 00:19:02,039 --> 00:19:06,639 Start the song! 205 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:12,680 Love is a raging fire that burns on all sides. 206 00:19:13,799 --> 00:19:17,599 Desire is the wind that blows this fire. 207 00:19:19,359 --> 00:19:24,879 That was the nature of the meeting between my brother Senzangakhona, 208 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:28,799 and the sweetheart of Mbhengi, Nandi. 209 00:19:30,599 --> 00:19:35,799 You're deep in thought, dreaming about marrying a Prince. 210 00:19:36,519 --> 00:19:39,278 The question is... 211 00:19:39,279 --> 00:19:42,400 - which one? - You like being silly. 212 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:15,839 The Prince has returned! 213 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:20,839 The Prince has returned! 214 00:20:22,039 --> 00:20:24,720 The Prince has returned! 215 00:21:00,799 --> 00:21:02,400 It's fatty. 216 00:21:03,599 --> 00:21:05,798 Don't leave meat on the skin, Dlabehlezi. 217 00:21:05,799 --> 00:21:07,279 This is how you do it. 218 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:14,639 We won't sleep today, 219 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:18,679 my brother telling us of his hunting victories, 220 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:21,240 until the morning. You know how he is. 221 00:21:21,359 --> 00:21:22,960 Mageba. 222 00:21:23,799 --> 00:21:26,518 Well, daughter of Jama, 223 00:21:26,519 --> 00:21:31,439 something tells me he's already forgotten about that. 224 00:21:31,440 --> 00:21:32,959 Are we talking about my brother? 225 00:21:32,960 --> 00:21:37,598 What's on his mind now is the Princess from eLangeni. 226 00:21:37,599 --> 00:21:40,959 - King Mbhengi's daughter? - Yes. 227 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:45,558 We came across maidens from eLangeni going to a wedding. 228 00:21:45,559 --> 00:21:49,400 The Prince was mesmerised by her. 229 00:21:50,079 --> 00:21:55,880 You know that my brother is weak when it comes to ladies. 230 00:21:58,799 --> 00:22:02,119 I told you we would meet. 231 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:08,079 That's me, Mkabayi, daughter of Jama. 232 00:22:09,680 --> 00:22:11,720 I was a young cub then. 233 00:22:13,079 --> 00:22:16,838 I had not yet learnt that the kingmaker 234 00:22:16,839 --> 00:22:19,479 doesn't sit on the throne with the king. 235 00:22:19,480 --> 00:22:21,240 Greetings, great Ndaba. 236 00:22:21,960 --> 00:22:25,119 - Come closer, daughter. - Mageba. 237 00:22:31,039 --> 00:22:33,518 We're teaching your brother about leadership. 238 00:22:33,519 --> 00:22:35,200 Sithuli sikaNdaba. 239 00:22:36,160 --> 00:22:41,480 Great Prince Mudli tells me the drought is ravaging the North. 240 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:45,879 This means the ancestors must be smiling on us. 241 00:22:45,880 --> 00:22:49,838 What does my Princess think? 242 00:22:49,839 --> 00:22:52,919 The drought will cause conflict. 243 00:22:52,920 --> 00:22:58,719 The Ndwandwe will raid our livestock and take our grazing lands. 244 00:22:58,720 --> 00:23:00,639 That's true. 245 00:23:00,640 --> 00:23:03,599 How do we solve this problem? 246 00:23:04,200 --> 00:23:06,359 The one on the throne... 247 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:10,959 must form alliances through marriage. 248 00:23:10,960 --> 00:23:15,278 This will unite the South so we can face the North with strength. 249 00:23:15,279 --> 00:23:18,999 Mageba, my brother's been charmed by a certain flower, 250 00:23:19,000 --> 00:23:21,999 from eLangeni. 251 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:24,439 They say it's Mbhengi's daughter. 252 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:26,679 That's why we're getting wise advice 253 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:29,159 on the importance of alliance through marriage. 254 00:23:29,160 --> 00:23:32,719 It's clear that the moment we depart, 255 00:23:32,720 --> 00:23:36,038 those who follow us will rule with their hearts. 256 00:23:36,039 --> 00:23:39,960 We were also hot-blooded when we were young. 257 00:23:41,400 --> 00:23:43,039 That's true, Mageba. 258 00:23:44,279 --> 00:23:49,119 The problem is her mother is Qwabe. 259 00:23:49,359 --> 00:23:54,838 We have worked so hard to cut ties 260 00:23:54,839 --> 00:23:56,680 between us and the Qwabe. 261 00:23:57,000 --> 00:24:00,078 Mageba, to avoid the Ndwandwe's encroachment, 262 00:24:00,079 --> 00:24:02,639 - we have to-- - That's enough. 263 00:24:02,640 --> 00:24:04,119 I said it's enough. 264 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:12,199 When the time comes, for you to settle down, 265 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:15,558 your sister will choose for you. 266 00:24:15,559 --> 00:24:19,440 - You must respect that. - Mageba. 267 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:36,039 One day you'll be King and do as you please. 268 00:24:37,279 --> 00:24:41,400 - Will that day ever come? - It'll come. It'll come. 269 00:24:42,799 --> 00:24:44,920 Let's forget about politics. 270 00:24:45,720 --> 00:24:47,919 In a few days, 271 00:24:47,920 --> 00:24:52,680 eLangeni maidens will be passing here on their way back home. 272 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:56,440 - We'll be waiting for them. - Mageba. 273 00:25:24,519 --> 00:25:26,440 He drank too much yesterday. 274 00:25:34,279 --> 00:25:37,038 - We'll be back. - Where're you going? 275 00:25:37,039 --> 00:25:39,880 - Somewhere. - Don't take too long, Nandi. 276 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:49,838 Did you see how the bride was dancing? 277 00:25:49,839 --> 00:25:52,839 And their maidens? 278 00:25:55,319 --> 00:25:59,000 Here come the beauties from kwaZulu. 279 00:26:01,720 --> 00:26:05,679 My head has gone crazy and my heart has stopped. 280 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:09,439 Even if my eyes were clouded, 281 00:26:09,440 --> 00:26:11,278 I'd still see you're pretty fine. 282 00:26:11,279 --> 00:26:13,078 Because you can't see my insides. 283 00:26:13,079 --> 00:26:14,680 What's happening? 284 00:26:15,319 --> 00:26:17,720 When I see you, my heart jumps. 285 00:26:18,400 --> 00:26:21,400 The Prince just said his heart has stopped. 286 00:26:23,319 --> 00:26:25,240 That's what I'm trying to tell you, 287 00:26:26,319 --> 00:26:29,119 you're the one controlling my heart. 288 00:26:29,640 --> 00:26:31,358 When you tell it to beat, 289 00:26:31,359 --> 00:26:32,759 it beats. 290 00:26:33,519 --> 00:26:35,358 When you tell it to stop, 291 00:26:35,359 --> 00:26:37,200 it stops. 292 00:26:40,240 --> 00:26:45,519 Your beauty is like the sun, like your home. 293 00:26:46,279 --> 00:26:48,599 You're the sunshine. 294 00:26:50,680 --> 00:26:55,239 Come warm the Zulu lands, give yourself to them. 295 00:26:55,240 --> 00:26:56,839 Boy! 296 00:26:58,359 --> 00:27:00,119 Jama's boy. 297 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:04,440 You're full of s***. 298 00:27:05,799 --> 00:27:09,279 You disrespect the eLangeni royal house. 299 00:27:09,559 --> 00:27:12,118 You were told the Princess is taken. 300 00:27:12,119 --> 00:27:14,200 Calm down, Manzini. 301 00:27:18,960 --> 00:27:20,240 Apologies, Mageba. 302 00:27:21,200 --> 00:27:24,558 No. He is right. 303 00:27:24,559 --> 00:27:28,119 - I made a mistake. - It's fine. 304 00:27:29,240 --> 00:27:31,038 We must go. 305 00:27:31,039 --> 00:27:35,038 I'd like to apologise to the Princess as well. 306 00:27:35,039 --> 00:27:37,598 My men are coming with a kill from our hunt. 307 00:27:37,599 --> 00:27:41,000 Could I offer it to you? 308 00:27:41,400 --> 00:27:43,160 There's no need for that. 309 00:27:43,720 --> 00:27:45,879 Please don't refuse it. 310 00:27:45,880 --> 00:27:49,359 It's a token of my respect for the people of eLangeni. 311 00:27:50,359 --> 00:27:52,879 - Bab' Zungu. - Yes. 312 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:54,239 I think... 313 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:59,039 the Prince's humility should be rewarded with forgiveness. 314 00:27:59,559 --> 00:28:04,599 And I also twisted my ankle, Manzini. 315 00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:11,000 Listen my boy, 316 00:28:12,119 --> 00:28:15,278 I'm watching you with an eagle eye. 317 00:28:15,279 --> 00:28:17,919 - Dlabehlezi. - Prince. 318 00:28:17,920 --> 00:28:23,479 - Tell the men to bring the animal. - Prince. 319 00:28:45,079 --> 00:28:46,720 Let's go to the river. 320 00:28:59,079 --> 00:29:01,879 - Bab' Zungu. - Yes. 321 00:29:01,880 --> 00:29:07,078 May we please go to the river? 322 00:29:07,079 --> 00:29:10,278 I'll send men to accompany you. 323 00:29:10,279 --> 00:29:13,079 No need, Manzini. 324 00:29:13,440 --> 00:29:15,119 It's just a short walk. 325 00:29:16,920 --> 00:29:20,680 - We'll also bathe. - Mm. 326 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:24,559 Don't go too far. 327 00:29:26,480 --> 00:29:28,079 Manzini. 328 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:40,279 Do Zulu girls only use water for drinking? 329 00:29:41,359 --> 00:29:44,160 Us girls from eLangeni, 330 00:29:45,960 --> 00:29:47,598 jump in it. 331 00:30:20,640 --> 00:30:24,640 "Are you Nandi from eLangeni?" 332 00:30:35,359 --> 00:30:37,558 Gorgeous girls. 333 00:30:37,559 --> 00:30:41,200 I could sink my claws into that one. 334 00:30:43,440 --> 00:30:45,440 That will never happen! 335 00:30:47,240 --> 00:30:49,880 We also came to bathe. 336 00:30:53,920 --> 00:30:56,079 Cija, give him a hand. 337 00:30:58,200 --> 00:30:59,640 Dare come any closer. 338 00:30:59,759 --> 00:31:02,518 Calm down, ladies. 339 00:31:02,519 --> 00:31:04,719 You see my friend here, 340 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:06,318 hasn't been with a woman in a long time. 341 00:31:06,319 --> 00:31:07,559 This one claws. 342 00:31:09,960 --> 00:31:11,559 Get away from me. 343 00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:22,439 Hey, boys! 344 00:31:22,440 --> 00:31:25,960 These maidens are under our protection. 345 00:31:26,359 --> 00:31:28,919 Boys. 346 00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:32,039 Did we interrupt you while you were jerking-off? 347 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:35,038 Continue and you'll get into trouble. 348 00:31:35,039 --> 00:31:37,000 What are you going to do? 349 00:32:23,319 --> 00:32:24,920 Zulu! 350 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:30,799 Qinisani! 351 00:32:35,880 --> 00:32:38,880 Qinisani wake up. 352 00:32:57,759 --> 00:33:00,400 Nandi, run! 353 00:33:12,440 --> 00:33:14,200 Hey, Ndwandwe! 354 00:33:15,359 --> 00:33:17,838 You're trespassing. 355 00:33:17,839 --> 00:33:18,920 What do you want here? 356 00:33:20,359 --> 00:33:21,960 Leave! 357 00:33:22,920 --> 00:33:24,598 Remember this, Zulu, 358 00:33:24,599 --> 00:33:29,439 All actions have consequences. 359 00:33:44,680 --> 00:33:46,319 Son of Jama... 360 00:33:48,839 --> 00:33:52,599 you saved the Princess of eLangeni. 361 00:33:55,039 --> 00:33:57,400 We'll never forget what you did. 362 00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:00,039 You showed wisdom. 363 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:03,279 You're a man amongst men. 364 00:34:03,920 --> 00:34:05,960 I did what was necessary, old warrior. 365 00:34:19,519 --> 00:34:21,719 I'll never forget you. 366 00:34:38,320 --> 00:34:40,480 Qinisani, my brother. 367 00:34:45,960 --> 00:34:48,079 We will now release your spirit. 368 00:35:38,559 --> 00:35:41,480 We will walk through the night. 369 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:48,679 He has to rest in his forefathers' land with his ancestors. 370 00:35:49,239 --> 00:35:52,999 So that when we take revenge on those Zulu dogs, 371 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:54,960 who took his life... 372 00:35:57,199 --> 00:35:59,679 What's that? 373 00:36:00,519 --> 00:36:02,519 It's those dogs. 374 00:36:04,400 --> 00:36:07,400 Who is this? 375 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:12,360 - Bring him here. - He has a spear. 376 00:36:20,639 --> 00:36:22,480 Is it only this little boy? 377 00:36:23,880 --> 00:36:26,078 It can't be. Cija... 378 00:36:26,079 --> 00:36:27,999 it's a trap. 379 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,399 Where are the rest of the dogs you're with? 380 00:36:29,400 --> 00:36:31,000 I'm alone. 381 00:36:31,960 --> 00:36:33,559 You're lying. 382 00:36:35,840 --> 00:36:37,760 Why are you here? 383 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:44,840 All actions have consequences. 384 00:36:46,360 --> 00:36:47,960 I came to kill you. 385 00:36:56,280 --> 00:36:57,880 Cija. 386 00:36:59,719 --> 00:37:01,320 Give him a weapon. 387 00:37:12,719 --> 00:37:15,679 Do what you came here to do. 388 00:37:21,000 --> 00:37:22,598 You killed my father! 389 00:37:41,800 --> 00:37:43,400 You have two choices. 390 00:37:44,119 --> 00:37:47,760 We do to you what you came here to do to me... 391 00:37:48,480 --> 00:37:50,879 or you come with us, 392 00:37:50,880 --> 00:37:56,480 so I can teach you ways to carry out revenge. 393 00:38:05,320 --> 00:38:08,078 They crossed the Mhlathuze to raid in the south. 394 00:38:08,079 --> 00:38:11,638 - That doesn't mean you-- - I told you I did it to protect. 395 00:38:11,639 --> 00:38:13,519 Enough, both of you! 396 00:38:15,360 --> 00:38:19,719 It's clear Prince Senzangakhona killed one of their warriors. 397 00:38:21,760 --> 00:38:25,760 Send warriors to guard the outlying homesteads. 398 00:38:26,920 --> 00:38:29,399 - Great Prince. - Great Zulu. 399 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:33,440 You must head North and negotiate peace with King Langa. 400 00:38:34,199 --> 00:38:36,399 Even though they're facing the drought, 401 00:38:36,400 --> 00:38:40,360 their army is still more powerful than any enemy they face. 402 00:38:41,199 --> 00:38:43,158 Son of Ndaba. 403 00:38:43,159 --> 00:38:46,959 I'll leave at dawn. 404 00:38:46,960 --> 00:38:48,559 Great Zulu. 405 00:38:54,760 --> 00:38:57,800 I call on you great Phunga and Mageba. 406 00:39:03,119 --> 00:39:05,239 Let his shadow be removed from me. 407 00:39:06,079 --> 00:39:07,960 Let him be removed from me. 408 00:39:16,760 --> 00:39:21,158 Grief becomes need, 409 00:39:21,159 --> 00:39:24,839 and need becomes grief. 410 00:39:30,719 --> 00:39:35,039 Death has it's own way of pushing events forward. 411 00:40:20,880 --> 00:40:23,799 You dare break our treaties with the South? 412 00:40:23,800 --> 00:40:26,840 - We were following a hunting trail-- - Nonsense. 413 00:40:27,039 --> 00:40:28,920 And you stole cattle? 414 00:40:29,599 --> 00:40:31,839 South of the Mhlathuze river as well. 415 00:40:31,840 --> 00:40:35,238 What's important, Zikode, is to feed our people, 416 00:40:35,239 --> 00:40:37,079 given our current situation. 417 00:40:37,719 --> 00:40:41,598 - Unfortunately we crossed the border. - And what about Qinisani? 418 00:40:41,599 --> 00:40:45,638 Senzangakhona attacked us for no reason. 419 00:40:45,639 --> 00:40:49,719 I think we should take revenge. 420 00:40:50,960 --> 00:40:53,760 An eye for an eye. 421 00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:56,359 The Queen is right. 422 00:40:56,360 --> 00:41:01,039 In the South their herds are large and fat. 423 00:41:01,639 --> 00:41:06,799 Mkhatshwa, we should take advantage of the situation, 424 00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:11,679 and avenge the killing of Qinisani. 425 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:15,598 We'll take their livestock, 426 00:41:15,599 --> 00:41:17,760 and their land. 427 00:41:19,159 --> 00:41:23,078 Mkhatshwa, our people are starving. 428 00:41:23,079 --> 00:41:28,639 Treaties mean nothing when our people are dying from hunger. 429 00:41:30,119 --> 00:41:32,440 - Zwide. - My King. 430 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:38,239 Dare go beyond the Mhlathuze river again... 431 00:41:39,559 --> 00:41:41,880 I'll kill you with my bare hands. 432 00:41:42,280 --> 00:41:43,920 Understood? 433 00:41:44,599 --> 00:41:46,199 Mkhatshwa. 434 00:41:48,599 --> 00:41:50,239 Take this. 435 00:42:08,440 --> 00:42:11,440 Get out! 436 00:42:12,199 --> 00:42:13,800 I said get out. 437 00:42:17,440 --> 00:42:19,239 My husband. 438 00:42:19,800 --> 00:42:24,880 It's been a long time since you visited me. 439 00:42:27,440 --> 00:42:29,719 Don't patronise me, Woman. 440 00:42:30,559 --> 00:42:34,400 - I wouldn't dare, my King-- - You sent Zwide to provoke a war. 441 00:42:36,559 --> 00:42:38,518 What's the King talking about? 442 00:42:38,519 --> 00:42:40,719 You disrespect me. 443 00:42:41,199 --> 00:42:43,559 You go behind my back. 444 00:42:44,840 --> 00:42:46,038 The King knows, 445 00:42:46,039 --> 00:42:50,158 I didn't humiliate the Hlubi King who cursed us with drought. 446 00:42:50,159 --> 00:42:51,879 Watch your words, Woman. 447 00:42:51,880 --> 00:42:53,678 Zwide has a vision. 448 00:42:53,679 --> 00:42:56,360 He's not resting while our people starve. 449 00:42:56,760 --> 00:42:58,959 He shows initiative... 450 00:42:58,960 --> 00:43:00,880 like a King. 451 00:43:01,199 --> 00:43:03,598 Are you done? 452 00:43:03,599 --> 00:43:05,320 - Yes. - Listen. 453 00:43:06,480 --> 00:43:11,280 Zwide will never be King. 454 00:43:12,719 --> 00:43:17,639 No child from your womb will sit on this throne. 455 00:43:18,960 --> 00:43:21,960 Ngqondo will be my heir. 456 00:43:23,320 --> 00:43:25,239 Tonight... 457 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:28,239 things will change. 458 00:43:30,119 --> 00:43:31,920 We'll see. 459 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:35,239 We'll see. 460 00:43:35,880 --> 00:43:37,599 We'll see. 461 00:44:15,280 --> 00:44:18,760 - Greetings Ndwandwe. - Greetings, Men. 462 00:44:21,159 --> 00:44:23,800 We're enjoying the meat. 463 00:44:25,559 --> 00:44:27,159 It's as if I'm dreaming. 464 00:44:27,559 --> 00:44:29,719 We haven't had meat in a long time. 465 00:44:32,119 --> 00:44:33,999 What are the people saying out there? 466 00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:37,559 People aren't happy with the King. 467 00:44:38,480 --> 00:44:41,639 To us you're the King. 468 00:44:42,599 --> 00:44:45,599 Mkhatshwa! 469 00:44:48,880 --> 00:44:50,880 My brothers. 470 00:44:51,559 --> 00:44:54,799 look how happy our father's people are. 471 00:44:54,800 --> 00:44:59,279 Meat from the South tastes the same as meat from the North. 472 00:44:59,280 --> 00:45:02,519 Wouldn't it be great to get more? 473 00:45:02,800 --> 00:45:04,558 Wouldn't it be great? 474 00:45:04,559 --> 00:45:07,159 Mkhatshwa! 475 00:45:15,320 --> 00:45:16,879 Luhleko. 476 00:45:16,880 --> 00:45:19,719 - My King. - The boy must eat. 477 00:45:20,480 --> 00:45:22,480 From now on he'll be my carrier. 478 00:45:24,159 --> 00:45:25,760 My King. 479 00:45:31,679 --> 00:45:34,000 Mkhatshwa. 480 00:46:26,559 --> 00:46:28,959 - Great Ndwandwe. - Where's she? 481 00:46:28,960 --> 00:46:31,439 The Queen is up there. 482 00:46:31,440 --> 00:46:34,158 My King, be careful. 483 00:46:34,159 --> 00:46:37,038 There's rumours of a two-headed beast that lives there. 484 00:46:37,039 --> 00:46:40,320 Rubbish, there's no beast. It's my witch wife. 485 00:46:40,480 --> 00:46:44,199 I will end this tonight. 486 00:47:13,360 --> 00:47:15,000 Great G**. 487 00:47:17,519 --> 00:47:19,119 What's this thing? 488 00:47:33,400 --> 00:47:35,119 Go and kill it. 489 00:48:03,639 --> 00:48:07,320 Ndwandwe, my husband. 490 00:48:08,400 --> 00:48:11,360 Do you think I didn't know I was being followed? 491 00:48:12,519 --> 00:48:13,880 Is this the place... 492 00:48:14,480 --> 00:48:16,639 you perform your witchcraft? 493 00:48:18,400 --> 00:48:20,159 Ndwandwe. 494 00:48:21,199 --> 00:48:23,599 It's me, your son... 495 00:48:26,639 --> 00:48:31,000 The new-born that was thrown away... 496 00:48:32,079 --> 00:48:35,760 as food for animals. 497 00:48:39,559 --> 00:48:42,559 I don't father goblins. 498 00:48:46,400 --> 00:48:50,400 He's been taken care of by animals all these years. 499 00:48:57,000 --> 00:49:00,320 Even now they still protect him. 500 00:49:02,519 --> 00:49:04,400 Son, 501 00:49:05,000 --> 00:49:07,279 say goodbye to your father. 502 00:49:45,519 --> 00:49:48,679 - It's about the King. - What is it? 503 00:49:49,360 --> 00:49:55,400 Last night the King asked me to accompany him. 504 00:50:33,000 --> 00:50:38,519 Who could do such a thing? 505 00:50:40,960 --> 00:50:43,800 If not hyenas, who were you thinking? 506 00:50:56,239 --> 00:50:59,119 Dance Princess of eLangeni. 507 00:50:59,519 --> 00:51:01,399 Dance daughter of Mbhengi. 508 00:51:01,400 --> 00:51:05,159 The sun of eLangeni is rising. 509 00:51:10,119 --> 00:51:12,719 Are you ready to meet your bride? 510 00:51:17,159 --> 00:51:18,880 Which one is she? 511 00:51:20,519 --> 00:51:23,400 The one in front of you. 512 00:51:27,360 --> 00:51:29,519 Let it be, Prince. 513 00:51:42,519 --> 00:51:44,518 Which one is he? 514 00:51:44,519 --> 00:51:46,000 That one... 515 00:51:47,159 --> 00:51:48,760 your man. 516 00:51:50,960 --> 00:51:52,519 Tell me you're joking. 517 00:51:54,320 --> 00:51:58,559 His Kingdom is much richer than the Zulu. 518 00:52:00,840 --> 00:52:02,280 Why's he like this? 519 00:52:54,079 --> 00:52:57,280 This day will come for you too. 520 00:52:58,159 --> 00:53:00,719 Don't shiver like him. 521 00:53:02,960 --> 00:53:05,199 It will be my honour. 522 00:53:16,960 --> 00:53:22,199 Those are the people whose necks should be snapped. 523 00:54:51,039 --> 00:54:54,078 Before I set the mourning period 524 00:54:54,079 --> 00:54:55,759 for our departed King, 525 00:54:55,760 --> 00:54:59,439 Prince Ngqondo has asked to say a word. 526 00:54:59,440 --> 00:55:02,479 What's so urgent it can't wait? 527 00:55:02,480 --> 00:55:06,239 This is about the murder of the King. 528 00:55:07,039 --> 00:55:09,920 And the person who did it. 529 00:55:11,079 --> 00:55:14,320 In honour of our late King... 530 00:55:16,920 --> 00:55:18,840 I can no longer be quiet. 531 00:55:21,039 --> 00:55:24,759 The Queen is a witch and a murderer. 532 00:55:24,760 --> 00:55:26,439 What did you say? 533 00:55:26,440 --> 00:55:31,199 She set hyenas on the King and killed him. 534 00:55:32,480 --> 00:55:35,639 Prince... 535 00:55:36,079 --> 00:55:38,440 you've shown your true colours. 536 00:55:39,639 --> 00:55:40,920 What are you trying to do? 537 00:55:41,719 --> 00:55:44,880 Get rid of me and take over? 538 00:55:45,960 --> 00:55:48,678 It is the truth Councillor. 539 00:55:48,679 --> 00:55:51,000 Do you have evidence? 540 00:55:53,400 --> 00:55:55,000 Nkanizababili... 541 00:55:55,599 --> 00:55:58,679 was with the King. 542 00:56:00,199 --> 00:56:01,760 Nkanizababili, 543 00:56:02,159 --> 00:56:05,078 do you agree with what Prince Ngqondo says? 544 00:56:10,559 --> 00:56:12,518 I do. 545 00:56:12,519 --> 00:56:15,638 What madness is this? Such vile accusations against the Queen. 546 00:56:15,639 --> 00:56:17,599 What else would you say? 547 00:56:19,679 --> 00:56:23,239 Some accusations can be resolved by umhlahlo. 548 00:56:24,440 --> 00:56:26,400 I agree with you Prince Ngqondo. 549 00:56:27,039 --> 00:56:30,960 If umhlahlo finds the Queen guilty, 550 00:56:31,760 --> 00:56:33,360 she'll face consequences. 551 00:56:36,480 --> 00:56:38,079 Thank you. 552 00:56:48,920 --> 00:56:51,319 Stop the negotiations? 553 00:56:51,320 --> 00:56:52,840 Are you mad, Nandi? 554 00:56:55,800 --> 00:56:58,558 My child, you must prepare for your new life 555 00:56:58,559 --> 00:57:00,759 as the Queen of eMazimeleni. 556 00:57:00,760 --> 00:57:02,880 I don't love Prince Ndabezimbi. 557 00:57:03,880 --> 00:57:06,319 Give yourself time you'll grow to love him. 558 00:57:06,320 --> 00:57:08,039 I don't think I will. 559 00:57:09,239 --> 00:57:10,960 Besides, 560 00:57:11,599 --> 00:57:14,039 my heart has found happiness. 561 00:57:19,199 --> 00:57:22,799 - Senzangakhona. - Did this boy bewitch you? 562 00:57:22,800 --> 00:57:25,039 You can't choose who your heart wants. 563 00:57:27,159 --> 00:57:29,079 The heart chooses for itself. 564 00:57:31,440 --> 00:57:33,440 You're being childish. 565 00:57:34,840 --> 00:57:41,000 Your duty is to ensure the wellbeing of the people of eLangeni. 566 00:57:48,719 --> 00:57:50,799 We, Zulu, come in peace. 567 00:57:50,800 --> 00:57:56,598 We have a message from King Jama to deliver to King Langa. 568 00:57:56,599 --> 00:57:59,399 What bad timing, Zulu. 569 00:57:59,400 --> 00:58:02,319 King Langa is dead. 570 00:58:02,320 --> 00:58:03,920 Who are these people? 571 00:58:04,760 --> 00:58:06,238 What now Zulu? 572 00:58:06,239 --> 00:58:09,880 - Here to finish what you started? - No. 573 00:58:10,320 --> 00:58:11,919 Not so, Ndwandwe. 574 00:58:11,920 --> 00:58:16,679 We're here to put out the fire that one of us started. 575 00:58:17,000 --> 00:58:22,320 And to renew our ancient treaties. 576 00:58:22,639 --> 00:58:24,239 Firstly, Zulu, 577 00:58:25,039 --> 00:58:29,920 you're the ones that broke the treaty by killing one of us. 578 00:58:31,880 --> 00:58:34,480 Return to kwaNobamba with this message, 579 00:58:35,400 --> 00:58:37,840 the new treaty says, 580 00:58:39,079 --> 00:58:42,679 an eye for an eye. 581 00:58:44,599 --> 00:58:47,760 Bring those people here. Bring them to me. 582 00:58:58,400 --> 00:59:00,000 Zwide! 583 00:59:14,920 --> 00:59:16,679 Listen here, Zulu. 584 00:59:17,400 --> 00:59:20,239 Go back and tell your people that I said, 585 00:59:21,320 --> 00:59:24,960 Senzangakhona started the fire. 586 00:59:25,840 --> 00:59:30,719 The Ndwandwe spear will not discriminate. 587 00:59:32,079 --> 00:59:35,320 It will penetrate a child a woman and a man.