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Shaka iLembe•Season 2•Episode 3

A King Rises

8.0/10 · 63 votesJun 29, 202548 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 2•−0.9 vs season avg

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Nandi suspects sabotage ahead of Shaka's coronation. Ntombazana targets Dingiswayo, setting the Ndwandwe's plan into motion.

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 2 Episodes12

E1 8.6

The Return of a King

E2 8.1

To Bend Iron, You Must Heat It First

E3 8.0Now viewing

A King Rises

E4 8.8

My Daughter Is No Lamb

E5 8.7

Betrayal Is In The Air

Into The Lion's Den

A Great King Falls

No Mercy

The Battle of Gqokli Hill

E10 8.8

A Dark Cloud Descends

E11 8.3

The Kingdom Grows

E12 9.9

The King of Kings

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Episode Summary

"A King Rises" is episode 3 of Shaka iLembe season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 63 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.9). It aired on June 29, 2025.

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