Actress and executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha is overflowing with gratitude as Shaka Ilembe Season 2 officially wrapped on 31 August 2025. Taking to social media, Mbatha thanked fans and the production team for their unwavering support throughout the 12-week run of the acclaimed historical drama.
“Final episode tonight … You’ve stayed with us for 12 weeks feeling every feeling – rage, inspiration, love, redemption, pride, frustration, adventure, cinematic television achievement, grief – TRIUMPH. Thank you for your love MZANSI. Season Two was hard work and every single person involved in cast and crew put their hearts and livers into every frame we offered. Our well of gratitude does not run dry,” she wrote.
Mbatha, who not only stars as Queen Nandi but also serves as the series’ executive producer, emphasized the magnitude of the project, noting that over 20,000 jobs have been created since Season 1.
“Ngithanda ukubonga kunina nonke for journeying with us for 12 weeks on work that took many months to make, retelling our history with love, respect, triumph, vigour and cinematic excellence. SIYABONGA ASIPHEZI…” she added.
The series has been widely praised for its rich storytelling, historical accuracy, and high cinematic quality, setting a new standard for South African television.
As fans celebrated the Season 2 finale, MultiChoice confirmed that production for the third and final season of Shaka Ilembe is already underway, with a premiere date set for 2026 on Mzansi Magic.
Season 3 is expected to deliver an epic conclusion, focusing on the dramatic end of Shaka’s reign — a story steeped in vision, glory, betrayal, and the looming threat of colonialism. Viewers can expect tense drama as an assassin’s spear shatters royal trust, Queen Nandi guards a painful secret, and the arrival of the British at Port Natal marks a turning point in Zulu history.
Nomzamo Mbatha will reprise her role as Queen Nandi while continuing her leadership as executive producer, ensuring that the final season stays true to its promise of authentic storytelling and cinematic excellence.
With the countdown to Season 3 officially on, Mbatha’s heartfelt message underscores the passion and dedication poured into the show — a celebration of Zulu history that has captivated audiences across Africa and beyond.
