Shaka iLembe fans: 10 must-watch picks

News 24 June 2025

Hooked on Shaka iLembe? 10 epic shows and movies you’ll be obsessed with.

The masterful cinematography and unforgettable performances of Mzansi Magic’s Shaka iLembe Season 2 will have you glued to your screen – until the next episode drops on Sunday night at 8.

Want to know what to watch while you wait? If you love royal drama, ancient prophecy, and power behind the throne, Queen Modjadji brings it all — following the rise of the legendary Balobedu rainmaker whose silence holds kingdoms in suspense.

In the mood for legendary battles and high-stakes legacy? Gladiator II is your cinematic fix. And if you’re drawn to African mythology with a bold, supernatural twist, Blood Psalms brings mysticism and mayhem in equal measure.

If Shaka iLembe is your vibe – these are the titles you’ll want to stream next.

10 shows to watch if you like Shaka iLembe

Queen Modjadji

A fresh epic rooted in African mythology and royal legacy, Queen Modjadji tells the powerful story of the legendary Balobedu rainmaker. Blending mysticism, prophecy, and political power, this historical drama follows a queen whose silence holds more weight than most rulers' words. She seldom speaks – but when she does, destinies are rewritten. With rich storytelling, striking visuals, and a cast that commands the screen, Queen Modjadji brings to life the tale of a monarch like no other.

Queen Modjadji is available to binge-watch on DStv Stream

Blood Psalms

A groundbreaking South African fantasy epic from award-winning creators Jahmil XT Qubeka and Layla Swart, Blood Psalms unfolds in ancient Africa, where young Princess Zazi must fight to save her people – and herself – from an impending apocalypse. Facing brutal tribes, vengeful gods, and a dangerous betrayal by her own father, her journey is as spiritual as it is intense. Visually stunning and richly imagined, Blood Psalms is a bold reimagining of African mythology.

Blood Psalms is available to binge on DStv Stream and Showmax.

Sibongile & The Dlaminis

Watch one young woman’s fierce journey of love, survival, and self-discovery as she reshapes her destiny, and the fate of the powerful Dlamini family and their sprawling empire. Sibongile & The Dlaminis, Mzansi Wethu’s first-ever telenovela, has captured hearts with its gripping story of ambition and transformation, drawing over two million loyal viewers in Season 1.

Watch new episodes Mondays to Wednesdays at 6:30PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163. All previous episodes available on DStv Stream and S1 is available to binge on Showmax.

Outlaws

Outlaws is the story of two families in a high-stakes battle – the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyelas and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles. Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, this gripping drama explores clashes of tradition, loyalty, and survival. South Africa’s first contemporary Western series, Outlaws is created by Tshedza Pictures’ Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon, who brought us The River, The Republic and Adulting. SAFTA winner Thembinkosi leads the stacked cast.

Outlaws is available to binge on Showmax.

iThonga

A gripping drama about love, destiny and the unbreakable bond of twins. iThonga explores the idea that twins share one soul, and that their fates are forever linked, no matter how different their lives turn out. The series follows Banele and Sanele, twin brothers walking two completely different paths – one in the light, the other in the shadows – but their fates are forever linked.

Watch new episodes weekdays at 8:30PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161. All previous episodes on DStv Stream.

Genesis

Step into the fierce world of gospel music with Genesis, where loyalty is tested and betrayal lurks in every shadow. This telenovela delivers an emotional whirlwind of family drama, power struggles, love, and faith, all set against the vibrant, competitive gospel industry that resonates deeply with Mzansi’s soul. Genesis is a compelling journey through passion and conflict in a world where everything is on the line.

Watch new episodes of weekdays at 19:30 on Mzansi Magic Channel 161. All previous episodes available on DStv Stream.

Gladiator II

Gladiator II, the 12th biggest box office hit of 2024, continues Ridley Scott’s legendary saga of power, vengeance, and survival in Ancient Rome. Years after the fall of Maximus, young Lucius, once heir to the empire, watches his home crumble under the rule of ruthless emperors. Forced into the brutal world of the Colosseum, he must fight not only for his life, but to restore Rome’s lost glory. Fueled by rage, loyalty, and honour, Lucius must confront his past to save the empire’s future.

Available on DStv Stream and Showmax.

1802: Love Defies Time

A powerful Xhosa-language romance that fuses fantasy, mythology, and destiny. When Khosi accepts Zuko’s proposal and begins her medical internship, she believes her future is set – until fate pulls her into another realm where her true soulmate awaits. Caught between timelines and torn by love, she must choose between the life she knows and the destiny she cannot escape. This gripping, time-travel love story is rich in culture, magic, and emotion.

Stream 1802: Love Defies Time is available to binge on Showmax.

Inimba

A powerful story of love, sacrifice, and a mother’s unbreakable bond. Zoleka Mabandla appeared to have it all – a loving family, a thriving career, and a dream job that promised even more. But when her husband, Hlathi, forced her to choose between her ambition and her role as a wife and mother, Zoleka was faced with the ultimate sacrifice. Inimba explores what it truly means to fight for both your dreams and your family.

Watch new episodes of weekdays at 9PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161. All previous episodes on DStv Stream.

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