Khayalethu Xaba

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Khayalethu Xaba
Born
Khayalethu Innocent Xaba

(2004-11-06) November 6, 2004 (age 21)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesKhaya
Citizenship South African
EducationParkland High School
Occupations
  • actor
  • photographer
  • comedian
Years active2022–present
Notable work Smoke & Mirrors

Khayalethu Innocent Xaba (born 6 November 2004) is a South African actor, photographer, internet personality and comedian. He is best known for his starring role of Mpendulo Buthelezi on E.tv's telenovela Smoke & Mirrors. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Xaba was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng to a zulu family and he is the oldest child in the number of 2 children. [4] He attended from Alberton Primary School and then progressed to Parkland High School when he graduated with his National Senior Certificate. [5]

Career

Xaba made his TV debut with Mzansi Magic TV series Lavish alongside Jessica Nkosi portraying Shaka Gumede. He then starred as one of the lead actors on etv's new Telenovela Smoke & Mirrors playing Mpendulo Buthelezi since 2023 [6] until his departure in 2025. [7] In 2025 Xaba co-starred alongside Thembinkosi Mthembu in Mzansi Wethu's new Telenovela HomeComing. [8]

Personal life

In an Instagram post of September 2025, Xaba confirmed he is in romantic relationship with Homecoming co-star Kiba Mavi and stated that their madly in love with each other. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Khayalethu Xaba - Filmography, Age, Biography, Credits & More". Mabumbe. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  2. ↑ "Khaya Xaba Archives". All Business ZA. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  3. ↑ "Khayalethu Xaba Biography: Age, Education, Girlfriend, Pictures - The History". www.thehistory.co.za. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  4. ↑ Miriam (2023-09-16). "Khayalethu Xaba Biography, age, Profile & Net Worth". ZA Info. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  5. ↑ "Parkland High Alumni Gains Popularity As Thriving Actor". Citezen. 2023-04-17.
  6. ↑ Wabwile, Alice (2023-04-09). "e.tv's Smoke & Mirrors: cast, plot summary, trailer (with images) - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  7. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2025-06-12). "Actor Khaya Xaba Bows Out of 'Smoke and Mirrors' as Mpendulo: "Till We Meet Again" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  8. ↑ Mpapu, Hopewell. "Former Smoke & Mirrors actor Khayalethu Xaba talks new roles and career growth". News24. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  9. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2025-09-23). "'Smoke and Mirrors' Star Khaya Xaba Confirms Romance With On-Screen Love Interest Kiba Mavi - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-05.

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