Shaka Zulu
“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.
Details
First Aired: 10/24/1986
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu
Created by: William C. Faure
Type: Miniseries
Production
SABC 1Companies: Harmony Gold, Tele München
Countries: Germany, South Africa, United States of America
Cast
Seasons
Miniseries
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.
