Eastern Cape-born Afro-soul artist Bongeziwe Mabandla has returned to acting, taking on the role of King Hintsa in the acclaimed television series Shaka iLembe, which airs on Mzansi Magic.
The series, now in its second season, traces the rise of Zulu King Shaka and his path to the throne.
Mabandla appears in episode six as the revered amaXhosa monarch, whose legacy holds deep significance in Southern African history.
