Khayalethu Xaba | |
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Born | Khayalethu Innocent Xaba November 6, 2004 |
Other names | Khaya Xaba |
Citizenship | South African |
Education | Parkland High School |
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Years active | 2022-present |
Agent | StarQaulity Management Canvas Cam |
Known for | Smoke & Mirrors |
Partner | Kabi Mavi (2025-present) |
Khayelethu Innocent Xaba (born November 6, 2004) [1] is a South African actor,photographer, internet personality and comedian known for his breakthrough role on e.tv's Telenovela Smoke & Mirrors(2023-2025). [2] [3] [4]
Xaba was born to a Zulu family based in Johannesburg in 2005 November. [5] He is the oldest child in the number of 2 children.He started school at Alberton Primary School and then progressed to Parkland High School when he graduated with his National Senior Certificate. [6] Xaba later enrolled at StarQaulity Actors Academy where he later got signed by the academy's based agency StarQaulity Management Agency. [7]
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 [8] until his departure in 2025. [9] In 2025 Xaba co-starred alongside Thembinkosi Mthembu in Mzansi Wethu's new Telenovela HomeComing. [10]
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. [11]