Shaka Zulu (1986)

A true story

South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army.

Created by

William C. Faure

Themes19th centuryafricaafrican historybritish empirecape town, south africacolonialismexploration of africaminiseriesmother son relationshippalace intrigue