Social Media Erupts As ‘Shaka iLembe’ Season 3 Gets Confirmed: “Fantastic News”
- The third season of the South African favourite Shaka iLembe has reportedly been confirmed
- After returning with a blockbuster second season in mid-2025, fans are looking forward to more drama from their favourite show
- Social media erupted in cheers as viewers looked forward to even more episodes. Meanwhile, others expressed concern at the storyline potentially skipping through important chapters in King Shaka's story
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Shaka iLembe has reportedly been renewed for another season after the nail-gripping season two finale aired on 31 August 2025.
The award-winning series, released in June 2023, quickly rose to popularity in just two years, becoming one of South Africa's most-watched and loved drama series.
After an emotionally-charged season, with the death of Thembinkosi Mthembu's character, King Dingiswayo, and growing tension in the kingdom, fans can look forward to more drama unfolding.
Recent reports reveal that production for the show's third season is underway, with many of its main stars returning to reprise their roles, including Nomzamo Mbatha, as well as the show's disgraced villain, Khabonina Qubeka.
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Twitter (X) user TvblogbyMLU confirmed the news in a tweet on 1 September. Meanwhile, Jabu_Macdonald revealed that the upcoming season would also be the show's last
"Shaka iLembe has been renewed for a third season, which will also be the final season of the show."
Expected to premiere in 2026, fans can look forward to even more drama and suspense from their favourite characters.
Here's how fans reacted to the announcement
Social media users are elated by the news of another new season approaching. Read some of their comments below:
iam_kingbee said:
"The way I hated History as a subject in high school, never thought I'd enjoy it like this."
KomaniSimp7563 was excited:
"Can't wait for season 3!"
ashleyganyaz wrote:
"So happy to hear this!"
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On the other hand, viewers argued that Shaka iLembe had more stories to tell that would not fit into just one season:
Modisco99 asked:
"Final season how, guys? I wanted to see the battle between Moshoeshoe and Mzilikazi at Thaba Bosiu and the final fight between Mzilikazi and Shaka. Those would be epic on screen."
ZizinjaAbelungu wrote:
"In Season 3, each episode must cover everything and air for 2 hours, no adverts that waste our time."
Elle_Mahri suggested:
"I need this show to go to Season 7 or 8. Like, take your time and tell the whole story."
Meanwhile, others said watching the Zululand being invaded and later taken over by Europeans following the Anglo-Zulu War would not sit well with them.
Many referenced a famous myth that King Shaka traded his people's land for a mirror, which likely originates from the series Shaka Zulu.
zaneleph was worried:
"Weh, season 3 is going to trigger us when Shaka decides to sell our land to Europeans."
TheReal_Pholoba asked:
"Is it true that Shaka traded a portion of land for a mirror?"
wfreemantle wrote:
"Y'all are going to hate white people in every episode now."
uNomafu_ added:
"We're gonna watch white people colonise us and kill the most powerful warriors, sangomas and Kings."
Mothusi Magano joins new show
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Mothusi Magano being cast in a new drama series.
Fans are looking forward to watching the Tsotsi actor onscreen, hoping that his new character is a villain, much like his past roles.
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