Shaka iLembe has posted a big new win as DStv has now confirmed that Catch Up viewing for its debut episode is now out and the highest the brand has ever recorded for a single episode of scripted content, boosting the total audience across platforms from 3.6 million to 4.3 million.
The new win is coming Barely a month after its premiere, the episode set records for Mzansi Magic viewership.
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The broadcast of its fourth episode gives a clear confirmation that the story inspired by King Shaka has captured the imagination of South Africans, with the show’s cast continuing to win accolades from the audience.
Actors delivering standout performances on the must-watch series include Abdul Khoza, Ayanda Borotho, Baby Cele, Calvin Ratladi, Hamilton Dhlamini, Wanda Zuma, and Ziya Xulu, amongst others.
With the cliffhanger ending of episode 3 last weekend, this week fans will see the disloyalty of the brother Mawewe and the devastating actions of his father King Jobe will change the fate of the heroic Mthethwa prince, Dingiswayo.
Meanwhile, the star-crossed romance between Elangeni Princess Nandi and Zulu Prince Senzangakhona takes an unexpected turn, as affairs of the heart war with affairs of state, delivering betrayal and heartbreak.
On the other side, mysterious Queen Ntombazi and her son Zwide will be battling for power and survival, and every day brings them closer to peril as a merciless drought continues to ravage their lands.
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In all, every family has their secrets and for the Ndwandwe royalty, it is no different.
With the arrival of a child – prophesied to become a great leader the dynastic saga of kings and queens enters an intriguing new chapter.
With nine episodes to go, the epic journey of Shaka ilembe continues and airs every Sunday night at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) or stream live from the DStv App via web or mobile. Viewers who have missed episodes of Shaka iLembe on Mzansi Magic can stay updated with the catch up.
