Shaka Zulu

Shaka Zulu

7.1

1986-10-24

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.

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Shaka Zulu

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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.

First Aired

1986-10-24

Last Aired

1986-12-19

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Director

William C. Faure

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Action & Adventure

War & Politics

Language

English

Network

SABC 1

Production

Harmony Gold

Tele München

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