1 00:00:02,080 --> 00:00:03,758 All these years, 2 00:00:03,759 --> 00:00:08,038 I hoped that the man who was going to train me would be my father. 3 00:00:08,039 --> 00:00:12,118 I was a fool to think that would happen. 4 00:00:12,119 --> 00:00:14,999 Will you train me? I want to be a great warrior. 5 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:18,399 Warriors. Dingiswayo has declared war. 6 00:00:20,280 --> 00:00:23,038 I need good eyes and sharp ears. 7 00:00:23,039 --> 00:00:25,280 I'm not putting you in the frontline. 8 00:00:27,679 --> 00:00:29,878 - We must help them. - They are overpowering us. 9 00:00:29,879 --> 00:00:32,158 We'll lose. 10 00:00:32,159 --> 00:00:33,920 Wait. Don't go alone. 11 00:00:36,200 --> 00:00:38,399 Shaka, stop! 12 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:45,880 Who's the warrior fighting like that? 13 00:00:52,920 --> 00:00:54,678 You disobeyed him. 14 00:00:54,679 --> 00:00:57,478 I did what I thought was right. 15 00:00:57,479 --> 00:00:59,600 He was our refuge. 16 00:01:00,359 --> 00:01:03,678 He gave us a home when we were outcasts. 17 00:01:03,679 --> 00:01:06,559 Queen, tell me what I have to do. 18 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:08,719 I'll do anything. Please. 19 00:01:28,359 --> 00:01:31,919 Life at the Qwabe became a painful reminder for Nandi 20 00:01:31,920 --> 00:01:35,438 of the loss of Gendeyana. 21 00:01:41,799 --> 00:01:47,760 She cherished her children Nomcoba and Ngwadi. 22 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:52,719 But her concern was for Shaka. 23 00:01:54,439 --> 00:01:57,120 She had a plan. 24 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:55,718 Rains had nurtured the Ndwandwe land 25 00:02:55,719 --> 00:02:59,520 and they prospered. 26 00:03:10,199 --> 00:03:13,079 It's clear there are people 27 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:18,279 interfering with our trade with the Thonga. 28 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:20,479 Mkhatshwa, we hear you. 29 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:27,080 I have no doubt the people with the power to do that... 30 00:03:28,199 --> 00:03:30,639 are the Mthethwa of Dingiswayo. 31 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:34,519 People of the Ndwandwe. 32 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:37,919 - Nkabanye, Prince. - Great Ndwandwe. 33 00:03:38,759 --> 00:03:43,198 Our spies have been watching the Mthethwa 34 00:03:43,199 --> 00:03:45,840 as per the King's instructions. 35 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:54,399 They report Dingiswayo has called a meeting with local Kings. 36 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:58,718 Ndwandwe, I believe he's plotting something. 37 00:04:06,719 --> 00:04:08,439 Up North... 38 00:04:09,560 --> 00:04:11,560 Zwide's power is growing. 39 00:04:12,840 --> 00:04:17,680 His roots are growing deeper and his army is growing stronger. 40 00:04:18,639 --> 00:04:25,319 All the trade routes to the Portuguese are in his control. 41 00:04:25,959 --> 00:04:29,639 But twenty years ago... 42 00:04:30,439 --> 00:04:32,720 we controlled the trade. 43 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:46,040 I propose we form an alliance. 44 00:04:47,079 --> 00:04:49,759 We each retain our customs. 45 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:57,239 But we trade as one and fight as one when war comes. 46 00:04:57,240 --> 00:05:00,919 Talking of war, who'll lead the army? 47 00:05:00,920 --> 00:05:04,439 - The Mthethwa? - Truth is... 48 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:07,679 when it comes to war, 49 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:10,160 the Mthethwa have the strongest army. 50 00:05:11,439 --> 00:05:14,479 It would be wise... 51 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:18,479 the Mthethwa leads the army. 52 00:05:18,480 --> 00:05:20,240 What are you saying, Dingiswayo? 53 00:05:21,759 --> 00:05:25,758 Gentlemen, you're sitting here listening to rubbish. 54 00:05:25,759 --> 00:05:28,079 You want us to be your servants. 55 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:32,398 That will never happen. 56 00:05:32,399 --> 00:05:35,319 I won't listen to this nonsense. Let's go. 57 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:56,839 Nandi knew that what Shaka needed was a strong mentor. 58 00:06:00,079 --> 00:06:04,199 She had heard much of Dingiswayo's power and wisdom, 59 00:06:04,759 --> 00:06:07,838 and she had a cousin at the palace, 60 00:06:07,839 --> 00:06:13,240 who could introduce them to the Mthethwa King. 61 00:06:25,720 --> 00:06:28,479 You were still a little girl when I attended a ceremony 62 00:06:28,480 --> 00:06:30,078 at eLangeni. 63 00:06:30,079 --> 00:06:32,279 It's good to see you grown up, 64 00:06:32,639 --> 00:06:36,359 a Queen. 65 00:06:36,360 --> 00:06:39,240 "Queen" is just a title now, Nyambose. 66 00:06:40,839 --> 00:06:47,360 Prince Mbhiya has informed me about your situation. 67 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,720 This is your home. 68 00:06:50,439 --> 00:06:52,160 You and the children. 69 00:06:54,759 --> 00:06:59,560 For milk, I'll give you two cows. 70 00:07:02,839 --> 00:07:05,638 - Thank you, Nyambose. - Mm. 71 00:07:05,639 --> 00:07:07,439 Prince Mbhiya, 72 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:10,600 Look after the Queen. 73 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:17,519 Provide them with a piece of land to work. 74 00:07:19,759 --> 00:07:22,120 - Great Nyambose. - Mm. 75 00:07:22,560 --> 00:07:27,438 Nyambose, can the cub remain? 76 00:07:27,439 --> 00:07:29,318 Remember him from the Qwabe battle? 77 00:07:29,319 --> 00:07:30,920 Cub. 78 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:33,319 Stay behind... 79 00:07:34,279 --> 00:07:36,120 so we can talk. 80 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:38,560 Great Nyambose. 81 00:07:40,240 --> 00:07:42,040 My King. 82 00:07:43,959 --> 00:07:46,439 I saw you at the Qwabe battle. 83 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:50,759 You showed bravery. 84 00:07:51,480 --> 00:07:56,198 My carelessness on the day caused a lot of damage. 85 00:07:56,199 --> 00:07:59,720 War leads to death. 86 00:08:00,759 --> 00:08:05,399 Warriors know that dying in battle is a sacrifice. 87 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:08,559 You can't win every battle. 88 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:12,560 What's more important is how you had faced it. 89 00:08:13,279 --> 00:08:16,879 My goal is to win all battles. 90 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:24,480 You've grown now. 91 00:08:25,199 --> 00:08:27,879 You have to stop following your mother around. 92 00:08:29,240 --> 00:08:32,398 You will join the Mthethwa army. 93 00:08:32,399 --> 00:08:35,719 It would be my honour to be in the army. 94 00:08:35,720 --> 00:08:37,679 But if... 95 00:08:39,159 --> 00:08:42,240 you show the recklessness you did at the Qwabe battle, 96 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:46,879 I'll sort you out. 97 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:50,080 My King. 98 00:09:10,840 --> 00:09:14,840 Prince Mbhiya has allowed us to build in his kraal. 99 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:21,200 Will you be able to visit us? 100 00:09:22,559 --> 00:09:25,320 When I'm allowed, I will. 101 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:30,678 I know what the Queen has sacrificed for me. 102 00:09:30,679 --> 00:09:35,559 I swear that it won't be in vain. 103 00:09:36,200 --> 00:09:39,918 I'll bring back your dignity and honour. 104 00:09:39,919 --> 00:09:44,199 I'll make mountains bow to you. 105 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:47,879 All will praise your name. 106 00:09:49,360 --> 00:09:51,120 This is my oath. 107 00:10:39,399 --> 00:10:45,319 Shaka. Ngomane has told me who you are. 108 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:50,399 Our King Dingiswayo has dissolved our regiments... 109 00:10:51,639 --> 00:10:53,440 and created new ones. 110 00:10:57,399 --> 00:11:00,399 You'll be drafted into Izichwe. 111 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:04,959 But they look young, 112 00:11:04,960 --> 00:11:08,918 - not fully developed. - I beg your pardon? 113 00:11:08,919 --> 00:11:10,878 Boys. 114 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:12,759 Chief. 115 00:11:19,519 --> 00:11:24,918 Take this smart-ass and show him where he'll sleep. 116 00:11:24,919 --> 00:11:26,720 Chief. 117 00:11:32,919 --> 00:11:35,278 Let it go. 118 00:11:35,279 --> 00:11:38,960 The Chief is tough but... 119 00:11:40,159 --> 00:11:42,278 he's fair. 120 00:11:42,279 --> 00:11:44,799 I am Mgobhozi. 121 00:11:46,080 --> 00:11:47,919 This is Ncoboka... 122 00:11:48,399 --> 00:11:50,440 and that's Somveli. 123 00:11:50,759 --> 00:11:53,279 I am Shaka, son of Senzangakhona. 124 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:57,960 Shaka, son of Senzangakhona. 125 00:11:59,399 --> 00:12:01,439 Gentlemen... 126 00:12:01,440 --> 00:12:03,080 On guard? 127 00:12:04,120 --> 00:12:05,720 Off guard. 128 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:09,039 Shaka, follow me. 129 00:12:18,879 --> 00:12:23,159 Determined to make his mother proud, 130 00:12:23,480 --> 00:12:26,599 Shaka trained relentlessly 131 00:12:26,600 --> 00:12:31,918 sharpening his skills, his body getting stronger every day, 132 00:12:31,919 --> 00:12:34,999 becoming a warrior 133 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:40,960 that no army would want to march without. 134 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:02,919 Hey, hey, hey! Stand up, fight! 135 00:13:05,960 --> 00:13:08,879 Hey, hey, hey, come here. Get your sticks and join in. 136 00:13:10,279 --> 00:13:13,399 Come to me, Shaka. 137 00:13:16,200 --> 00:13:17,799 Come to me, Shaka. 138 00:13:19,559 --> 00:13:21,200 Go for the head. 139 00:13:49,159 --> 00:13:51,639 Protect yourself. Stop fighting like a woman. 140 00:14:01,039 --> 00:14:02,840 Anyone else? 141 00:14:05,399 --> 00:14:07,000 Let's go. 142 00:14:07,320 --> 00:14:09,120 Who's next? 143 00:14:09,960 --> 00:14:11,759 Mgobhozi. 144 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:15,559 At the Mthethwa, 145 00:14:15,840 --> 00:14:19,558 Shaka was part of the warriors 146 00:14:19,559 --> 00:14:24,080 that would become his life-long comrades. 147 00:14:52,679 --> 00:14:54,480 Chief. 148 00:14:55,759 --> 00:14:58,480 Ngomane, son of Mqomboli. 149 00:14:58,799 --> 00:15:02,120 Chief. Are you well? 150 00:15:02,759 --> 00:15:05,000 We're getting by. 151 00:15:07,200 --> 00:15:08,480 Shaka, son of Senzangakhona. 152 00:15:09,720 --> 00:15:11,320 Yes, Chief. 153 00:15:14,279 --> 00:15:17,320 - Settling in? - Very well, Chief. 154 00:15:17,919 --> 00:15:20,199 Great Nyambose wants to see that young man. 155 00:15:20,200 --> 00:15:22,080 Young man, come here. 156 00:15:27,799 --> 00:15:32,320 The King, wants to have a word with you. 157 00:15:34,080 --> 00:15:35,679 Chief. 158 00:15:47,200 --> 00:15:49,038 At the Ndwandwe, 159 00:15:49,039 --> 00:15:54,320 Goloza enjoyed being a much loved Prince amongst his people. 160 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:03,319 Ladies, 161 00:16:03,320 --> 00:16:05,279 why don't you visit us anymore? 162 00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:10,038 We're busy but I'll see you later. 163 00:16:10,039 --> 00:16:11,959 Come now. 164 00:16:32,440 --> 00:16:34,840 This was great. 165 00:16:37,720 --> 00:16:39,719 Call your friend 166 00:16:39,720 --> 00:16:43,918 - to join us. - My friend wants your brother, Zwide. 167 00:16:43,919 --> 00:16:46,039 - You didn't know? - Oh no... 168 00:16:46,720 --> 00:16:48,320 Zwide? 169 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:52,159 Zwide doesn't know about what we're doing. 170 00:16:56,440 --> 00:17:00,079 Word is men were slaughtered. 171 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:02,600 My brother's arm was torn right off. 172 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:05,838 - So brutal. - I'm telling you. 173 00:17:05,839 --> 00:17:08,078 What are you talking about, Ncoboka? 174 00:17:08,079 --> 00:17:09,839 Where did it happen? 175 00:17:12,920 --> 00:17:16,079 Oh well... it wasn't war. 176 00:17:17,039 --> 00:17:18,838 They were killed by a madman... 177 00:17:18,839 --> 00:17:20,559 Lembe. 178 00:17:22,599 --> 00:17:24,400 Lembe? 179 00:17:25,279 --> 00:17:27,759 The warrior we're talking about... 180 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:32,798 is a giant that is feared here at the Mthethwa. 181 00:17:32,799 --> 00:17:34,758 What's so special about him? 182 00:17:34,759 --> 00:17:37,278 He's very tall. 183 00:17:37,279 --> 00:17:39,518 He has a huge chest, 184 00:17:39,519 --> 00:17:41,720 the size of a tree trunk. 185 00:17:42,200 --> 00:17:43,999 If you don't believe me, go see for yourself. 186 00:17:53,519 --> 00:17:55,598 Somveli. 187 00:17:55,599 --> 00:17:58,919 - Father, did you ask for me? - Yes I did, come. 188 00:17:58,920 --> 00:18:01,598 Sit next to me. 189 00:18:01,599 --> 00:18:04,400 - Nyambose. - Sit here. 190 00:18:07,400 --> 00:18:09,960 Do you remember us eating together? 191 00:18:10,559 --> 00:18:12,319 It's been a while. 192 00:18:13,119 --> 00:18:16,598 Have you forgotten? We used to eat together. 193 00:18:16,599 --> 00:18:19,880 Sitting by the fire, me, you and your sister. 194 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:24,000 It's the first time Nyambose invites me since his return. 195 00:18:26,039 --> 00:18:28,038 Things have changed. 196 00:18:28,039 --> 00:18:32,039 I have many responsibilities now. 197 00:18:32,799 --> 00:18:34,880 I'm the King now. 198 00:18:36,839 --> 00:18:41,558 Mm. 199 00:18:41,559 --> 00:18:46,680 I'm the King's son but it doesn't show. 200 00:18:50,039 --> 00:18:51,640 Mm. 201 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:56,119 I'm sorry, Prince. 202 00:18:57,319 --> 00:18:59,078 Forgive me. 203 00:18:59,079 --> 00:19:02,519 I know you spent many years without a father. 204 00:19:03,759 --> 00:19:05,719 Let me fix that now. 205 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:12,679 I wish to join Nyambose with his army tomorrow. 206 00:19:15,319 --> 00:19:17,279 Did you hear what my son said? 207 00:19:18,400 --> 00:19:21,518 - Do you think he's ready? - I'm ready, father. 208 00:19:21,519 --> 00:19:23,479 - Well... - I'll be happy to go with you. 209 00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:25,318 I hear you Nyambose. 210 00:19:25,319 --> 00:19:28,439 Boys. Shaka beat us at stick fighting. 211 00:19:28,440 --> 00:19:31,639 - He beat us. - It's true. I beat all of you. 212 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:34,239 You beat us. What do you say, Mgobhozi? 213 00:19:34,240 --> 00:19:39,400 Shaka didn't beat me. He just broke my beads. 214 00:19:39,960 --> 00:19:41,639 Even if he beats us at stick fighting, 215 00:19:41,640 --> 00:19:44,399 he won't beat us at getting ladies. 216 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:45,798 He doesn't stand a chance with ladies. 217 00:19:45,799 --> 00:19:48,199 He must forget. Forget it Shaka. 218 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:51,559 Somveli, you're back from seeing the King. 219 00:19:53,799 --> 00:19:56,358 Pass it to him, Ncoboka. 220 00:19:56,359 --> 00:19:58,559 - No. - So he can clear his head. 221 00:19:58,839 --> 00:20:00,720 I need to rest. 222 00:20:01,920 --> 00:20:03,558 Rest for what? 223 00:20:03,559 --> 00:20:07,999 What got you tired? 224 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,679 You're talking nonsense. 225 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:11,240 I was told not to say anything. 226 00:20:11,680 --> 00:20:13,720 Tell us, Somveli. 227 00:20:14,359 --> 00:20:16,960 We're going to war with the Mbokazi tomorrow. 228 00:20:17,359 --> 00:20:20,480 I'll be marching with the army. 229 00:20:21,640 --> 00:20:23,558 What will you be doing there? 230 00:20:23,559 --> 00:20:25,679 That's why you're not going, Shaka. 231 00:20:25,680 --> 00:20:28,240 War is not for small boys. 232 00:20:29,480 --> 00:20:32,920 Somveli, but you're going. 233 00:20:33,599 --> 00:20:36,480 The King wants me by his side. 234 00:20:37,039 --> 00:20:39,160 I'm tired, I want to sleep. 235 00:20:40,119 --> 00:20:43,879 Let him rest, he'll be carrying spears tomorrow. 236 00:20:43,880 --> 00:20:47,359 - This battle is for-- - Boys. 237 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:51,118 I smell weed here. 238 00:20:51,119 --> 00:20:52,919 Are you smoking? 239 00:20:52,920 --> 00:20:54,759 What does this old man know about smoking? 240 00:20:55,319 --> 00:20:56,838 Repeat your words. 241 00:20:56,839 --> 00:20:59,720 I was playing with my brothers, Chief. 242 00:21:03,279 --> 00:21:05,039 We've heard that... 243 00:21:05,920 --> 00:21:07,880 we're not joining the battle tomorrow. 244 00:21:08,359 --> 00:21:11,758 I told the King that your regiment, 245 00:21:11,759 --> 00:21:14,479 is not ready for battle. That's all. 246 00:21:14,480 --> 00:21:16,240 We're ready. 247 00:21:16,839 --> 00:21:18,640 You're still in training. 248 00:21:19,480 --> 00:21:21,440 Your time has not come. 249 00:21:21,720 --> 00:21:23,880 - Be patient. - But we are ready. 250 00:21:24,599 --> 00:21:27,759 You're still unripe. 251 00:21:29,599 --> 00:21:31,480 - Be patient. - Chief. 252 00:21:33,880 --> 00:21:35,759 Are your testicles still unripe? 253 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:38,959 I said be patient. 254 00:21:44,319 --> 00:21:48,319 What's funny? 255 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:51,759 He thrashed you. 256 00:21:53,640 --> 00:21:56,479 Keep it down with your nonsense. I want to sleep. 257 00:21:56,480 --> 00:21:58,558 With all your stick fighting skills, 258 00:21:58,559 --> 00:22:00,358 - an old man thrashed you. - One old man. 259 00:22:00,359 --> 00:22:01,679 - An old man. - One old man. 260 00:22:01,680 --> 00:22:03,838 Where does this old man get all this strength? 261 00:22:03,839 --> 00:22:05,999 - Drink. - He hasn't had sex in a long time. 262 00:22:07,880 --> 00:22:10,000 You're still cheeky, he'll thrash you again. 263 00:22:12,759 --> 00:22:15,799 We must show the King we're ready for war. 264 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:19,199 Mm. 265 00:22:44,160 --> 00:22:46,759 Let's go kill them! 266 00:22:55,200 --> 00:23:02,039 Shaka yearned to have access to Dingiswayo like Somveli. 267 00:23:05,759 --> 00:23:10,318 He was eager to prove that 268 00:23:10,319 --> 00:23:17,319 he too was ready to go to war with the Mthethwa army. 269 00:23:17,759 --> 00:23:20,518 Well, they'll train hard, son of Mqomboli. 270 00:23:20,519 --> 00:23:23,039 It shows, I have high hopes. 271 00:23:23,480 --> 00:23:25,078 Boy. 272 00:23:25,079 --> 00:23:26,919 Can't you see your elders are talking? 273 00:23:26,920 --> 00:23:29,558 Chief, it's fine. 274 00:23:29,559 --> 00:23:32,639 Let's hear what he has to say. Son of Senzangakhona? 275 00:23:32,640 --> 00:23:36,960 I hear there's a mad man called Lembe, 276 00:23:37,359 --> 00:23:40,758 who's been stealing cattle and killing the King's people. 277 00:23:40,759 --> 00:23:43,400 Lembe isn't just a mad man, 278 00:23:44,039 --> 00:23:49,759 but a former warrior who lost his mind along the way. 279 00:23:50,119 --> 00:23:52,879 - Is he still a menace? - Yes. 280 00:23:52,880 --> 00:23:57,038 He steals the King's cattle seized from wars. 281 00:23:57,039 --> 00:24:00,839 Men were sent to capture him a couple of days ago. 282 00:24:01,480 --> 00:24:03,239 They never returned. 283 00:24:03,240 --> 00:24:07,118 If ten of us are assigned, we can kill Lembe. 284 00:24:07,119 --> 00:24:08,559 Hey boy. 285 00:24:09,359 --> 00:24:11,680 Who do you think you are? 286 00:24:12,759 --> 00:24:15,200 You boys think we're here to play. 287 00:24:16,160 --> 00:24:18,038 You'll be lucky to come back alive. 288 00:24:18,039 --> 00:24:19,640 He won't defeat me. 289 00:24:20,599 --> 00:24:22,479 Son of Senzangakhona, 290 00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:26,919 the men who were killed by Lembe were seasoned warriors. 291 00:24:26,920 --> 00:24:30,439 Nothing beats strategy and discipline. 292 00:24:30,440 --> 00:24:32,439 Are you suggesting that 293 00:24:32,440 --> 00:24:36,038 our warriors had no strategy? 294 00:24:36,039 --> 00:24:39,119 Still being a smart-ass? 295 00:24:39,880 --> 00:24:42,799 It's alright, Chief, let's allow them. 296 00:24:44,200 --> 00:24:46,399 Ngomane. 297 00:24:46,400 --> 00:24:48,799 Choose your men wisely. 298 00:24:49,119 --> 00:24:55,758 I hope I won't need to deliver sad news to your mother. 299 00:25:13,640 --> 00:25:18,359 Shaka had indeed chosen his men carefully. 300 00:25:18,680 --> 00:25:22,999 They herded cattle at the edge of the forest, 301 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:27,318 to lure Lembe and his men 302 00:25:27,319 --> 00:25:30,279 out into the open. 303 00:25:31,240 --> 00:25:35,680 They waited many days. 304 00:25:38,799 --> 00:25:40,400 Listen man, 305 00:25:41,599 --> 00:25:45,000 If our aim is to face the madman, 306 00:25:47,039 --> 00:25:50,680 let's attack and die if we have to. 307 00:25:51,519 --> 00:25:55,960 If we don't follow my plan, 308 00:25:56,319 --> 00:25:58,318 we won't leave this place alive. 309 00:25:58,319 --> 00:26:01,318 No one-- 310 00:26:04,640 --> 00:26:06,240 Up! 311 00:27:07,519 --> 00:27:09,599 Wait, don't be hasty! 312 00:28:01,039 --> 00:28:03,480 Shaka. Let's go. 313 00:28:05,839 --> 00:28:07,838 There's nothing we can help him with. 314 00:28:07,839 --> 00:28:10,240 Brothers, let's go. 315 00:28:15,039 --> 00:28:17,359 I can't leave my brother behind. 316 00:28:24,759 --> 00:28:26,440 Shaka. 317 00:28:30,599 --> 00:28:32,920 Shaka. Shaka! 318 00:30:16,799 --> 00:30:18,319 Get up! 319 00:30:21,640 --> 00:30:23,440 Get up! 320 00:30:50,440 --> 00:30:52,039 Brother. 321 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:54,319 Mgobhozi. 322 00:30:54,880 --> 00:30:56,640 Mgobhozi. 323 00:30:57,119 --> 00:30:58,799 Mgobhozi. 324 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:04,479 Wake up. Wake up, brother. 325 00:31:04,480 --> 00:31:06,279 Wake up, brother. 326 00:31:07,400 --> 00:31:09,000 Ncoboka! 327 00:31:09,519 --> 00:31:11,240 Bring water. 328 00:31:12,440 --> 00:31:13,680 Wake up, brother. 329 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:34,079 Mother. Mother. 330 00:31:34,960 --> 00:31:36,558 He's back. 331 00:31:40,160 --> 00:31:42,038 Mthethwa! 332 00:31:42,039 --> 00:31:45,359 - Nyambose! - Nyambose! 333 00:31:47,160 --> 00:31:49,000 Nyambose. 334 00:31:50,039 --> 00:31:53,318 Nyambose. Great King. 335 00:31:53,319 --> 00:31:56,639 We killed Lembe and recovered your cattle. 336 00:31:56,640 --> 00:31:58,240 Mm. 337 00:31:59,359 --> 00:32:03,558 Come closer, son of Senzangakhona. 338 00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:10,639 How many cattle did you return with? 339 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:12,920 Twenty four, King. 340 00:32:13,759 --> 00:32:15,359 Mm. 341 00:32:16,319 --> 00:32:18,839 I gift them all to you. 342 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:23,919 My King, 343 00:32:23,920 --> 00:32:27,598 with great respect, I request to inform the King 344 00:32:27,599 --> 00:32:31,719 this great work is not of my hands alone. 345 00:32:31,720 --> 00:32:34,239 Therefore, I ask the King to 346 00:32:34,240 --> 00:32:37,639 allow me to split the reward with 347 00:32:37,640 --> 00:32:40,720 Izichwe, who were with me. 348 00:32:52,200 --> 00:32:54,720 You're the renowned son of Senzangakhona. 349 00:32:59,799 --> 00:33:02,519 Your name will be praised, 350 00:33:03,279 --> 00:33:08,160 across all the mountains and valleys of the Mthethwa. 351 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:12,880 because of your heroism. 352 00:33:21,359 --> 00:33:23,920 - Ngomane. - Great Nyambose. 353 00:34:14,079 --> 00:34:21,880 And so my nephew became a respected force in the Mthethwa army. 354 00:34:48,199 --> 00:34:54,880 The boy Nandi had sacrificed all for, 355 00:34:55,199 --> 00:34:57,198 was maturing, 356 00:34:57,199 --> 00:35:04,000 finally showing he had the makings of a leader and a King. 357 00:35:25,719 --> 00:35:28,118 Sigidi. 358 00:35:28,119 --> 00:35:31,759 - King. - Look at the iZichwe regiment. 359 00:35:31,760 --> 00:35:35,959 As of today, I appoint you their Chief. 360 00:35:35,960 --> 00:35:38,078 Lead the regiment, be their Chief? 361 00:35:38,079 --> 00:35:40,718 Yes, warrior who surpasses other warriors. 362 00:35:46,440 --> 00:35:48,280 The Mthethwa army, 363 00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:51,079 will be praised and feared... 364 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:53,759 everywhere. 365 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:56,038 Mgobhozi, step forward. 366 00:35:56,039 --> 00:35:59,440 There's no doubt he is gifted. 367 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:02,639 Stab me, man. 368 00:36:06,039 --> 00:36:08,638 He's brave. 369 00:36:08,639 --> 00:36:10,639 So why do you have doubts? 370 00:36:12,159 --> 00:36:14,719 - You've done everything for him. - Mm. 371 00:36:15,960 --> 00:36:18,159 But he's not your heir. 372 00:36:19,599 --> 00:36:21,359 That's true. 373 00:36:21,360 --> 00:36:25,639 But this boy reminds me of my years in exile. 374 00:36:26,280 --> 00:36:28,158 He sees himself as a King one day. 375 00:36:28,159 --> 00:36:30,598 - Men. - Sigidi. 376 00:36:30,599 --> 00:36:33,400 Today we enter a new stage. 377 00:36:34,920 --> 00:36:40,038 - A weak body equals a weak mind. - Sigidi. 378 00:36:40,039 --> 00:36:41,719 You must be careful... 379 00:36:42,960 --> 00:36:45,079 that he doesn't one day, 380 00:36:46,559 --> 00:36:48,920 want your throne. 381 00:36:57,760 --> 00:36:59,360 Next. 382 00:37:03,440 --> 00:37:05,038 Courage, man. 383 00:37:19,599 --> 00:37:23,599 Warriors, there are only three things... 384 00:37:24,639 --> 00:37:26,360 I expect from you. 385 00:37:28,519 --> 00:37:30,119 Loyalty... 386 00:37:31,480 --> 00:37:33,999 discipline, 387 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,559 courage. 388 00:37:46,159 --> 00:37:50,159 "Two years later" 389 00:38:11,199 --> 00:38:13,000 Come! 390 00:38:19,360 --> 00:38:22,359 Let go of me. Get off me. 391 00:38:26,920 --> 00:38:29,599 Take your hands off me. 392 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:36,119 Quiet! 393 00:38:39,519 --> 00:38:45,518 Ngwane, great Nyambose gave you many chances 394 00:38:45,519 --> 00:38:48,119 to avoid bloodshed. 395 00:38:48,719 --> 00:38:51,360 And to pledge your loyalty to the Mthethwa. 396 00:38:52,199 --> 00:38:54,759 You remained stubborn. 397 00:38:54,760 --> 00:38:57,239 Now you're defeated. 398 00:39:03,559 --> 00:39:05,880 Great Nyambose. 399 00:39:07,400 --> 00:39:09,800 We meet again Matiwane. 400 00:39:11,480 --> 00:39:14,319 I ask you again... 401 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:17,880 do you pledge your loyalty to the Mthethwa or not? 402 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:34,198 Nyambose. I request to speak. 403 00:39:34,199 --> 00:39:37,360 - Speak, son. - I think... 404 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:43,598 it was a mistake not to finish Matiwane. 405 00:39:43,599 --> 00:39:46,198 Why should we have finished him? 406 00:39:46,199 --> 00:39:49,880 My aim was to get him to pledge loyalty to the Mthethwa. 407 00:39:50,440 --> 00:39:52,920 I don't go around killing people. 408 00:39:54,119 --> 00:39:57,039 A leader doesn't seek to destroy... 409 00:39:57,800 --> 00:40:00,198 but to build respect. 410 00:40:00,199 --> 00:40:05,238 A lion is respected by all animals 411 00:40:05,239 --> 00:40:06,718 - because of its-- - Nyambose. 412 00:40:06,719 --> 00:40:09,919 Son, Mthethwa. 413 00:40:09,920 --> 00:40:13,038 A lion is respected by all animals, 414 00:40:13,039 --> 00:40:15,159 because of how it strikes. 415 00:40:18,239 --> 00:40:20,799 Yet it doesn't hunt every day. 416 00:40:20,800 --> 00:40:21,999 Son of Zulu, 417 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:27,360 what's important is people should respect you, not fear you. 418 00:40:28,519 --> 00:40:31,119 - Wise words, Ngomane. - Nyambose. 419 00:40:32,119 --> 00:40:38,718 Now, we direct our attention to eLangeni. 420 00:40:38,719 --> 00:40:41,399 Has a messenger been sent to their King, 421 00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:44,239 - Makhedama? - Makhedama is not to be trusted. 422 00:40:46,199 --> 00:40:48,638 There we go. 423 00:40:48,639 --> 00:40:51,400 Now it's short like your penis. 424 00:40:52,880 --> 00:40:56,119 You want your mother? Huh? You want your mother? 425 00:40:58,519 --> 00:41:01,360 Oh. You two are related? 426 00:41:04,719 --> 00:41:06,439 Yes. 427 00:41:06,440 --> 00:41:08,199 He's a snake. 428 00:41:17,280 --> 00:41:21,400 I humble myself before you, son of Mbhengi. 429 00:41:22,920 --> 00:41:26,920 He thinks because... 430 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:29,480 he's prominent in the community... 431 00:41:29,920 --> 00:41:34,800 - I'll let him off. - He knows our laws. 432 00:41:35,920 --> 00:41:39,238 The King must consider that when he takes his decision. 433 00:41:39,239 --> 00:41:42,119 My uncle seems to enjoy interfering. 434 00:41:45,079 --> 00:41:46,679 Mm? 435 00:41:47,960 --> 00:41:52,679 Everyone here at eLangeni knows the law. 436 00:41:53,440 --> 00:41:56,719 A man who's done what this man did, 437 00:41:58,639 --> 00:42:00,440 must die. 438 00:42:01,679 --> 00:42:08,519 If he has three wives, why does he have a wandering eye? 439 00:42:09,400 --> 00:42:11,239 You're a cruel King. 440 00:43:13,719 --> 00:43:16,319 Greetings, descendant of Mbhengi. 441 00:43:16,320 --> 00:43:20,000 We bring a message from King Dingiswayo. 442 00:43:35,320 --> 00:43:38,999 Let's not start another war with the Mthethwa, 443 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:41,518 they might defeat us again, 444 00:43:41,519 --> 00:43:44,159 something you won't like. 445 00:43:46,079 --> 00:43:51,158 Our army is more powerful than before. 446 00:43:51,159 --> 00:43:53,359 So is theirs. 447 00:43:53,360 --> 00:43:56,598 Shaka is a more powerful commander, 448 00:43:56,599 --> 00:43:58,920 than they have had before. 449 00:43:59,760 --> 00:44:01,679 I have an idea. 450 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:07,839 Word is Dingiswayo... 451 00:44:07,840 --> 00:44:11,198 wants Makhedama to pledge loyalty to the Mthethwa. 452 00:44:16,199 --> 00:44:19,519 What I know very well, Makhedama... 453 00:44:19,840 --> 00:44:22,118 will never agree to that. 454 00:44:22,119 --> 00:44:24,280 He will come to us for support. 455 00:44:26,480 --> 00:44:32,759 We'll give him one regiment and let his people fight our war. 456 00:44:35,920 --> 00:44:40,159 If that's the case, I'll lead our regiment.