Khayalethu Xaba
Khayalethu Xaba | |
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| Born | Khayalethu Xaba 6 November 2004 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Other name | Khaya |
| Education | Parklands High School |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Notable work | Smoke & Mirrors |
| Partner | Kiba Mavi (2025–present) |
Khayalethu Xaba (born 6 November 2004) is a South African actor and comedian. He is best known for his starring role of Mpendulo Buthelezi on e.tv telenovela Smoke & Mirrors (2023–2025).
Early life
Xaba was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. He is the oldest child in the number of 2 children. He attended from Alberton Primary School and then progressed to Parklands High School when he graduated with his National Senior Certificate.[1]
Career
Xaba made his television debut with Mzansi Magic television series Lavish portraying Shaka Gumede.[2] He then starred as one of the lead actors on e.tv telenovela Smoke & Mirrors playing Mpendulo Buthelezi since 2023 until his departure in 2025.[3] The same year in 2023, he played the recurring role of Bully in Shaka iLembe.[4] In 2024, he played in a short film The Passage as Bafana and played the supporting role of Themba in a Netflix series Disaster Holiday.[5] In 2025, Xaba starred in Mzansi Wethu telenovela Homecoming as Vusi.[6]
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.[7]
References
- ↑ "Parkland High Alumni Gains Popularity As Thriving Actor". Citizen. 2023-04-17.
- ↑ Sibuyi, Glaan (2025-07-02). "Khaya Xaba From classroom jokes to South Africa's telenovela stardom". Alberton Record. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ Booi, Silindokuhle (2025-06-13). "Khaya Xaba bids farewell to 'Smokes and Mirrors'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ Sibuyi, Glaan (2025-07-02). "Khaya Xaba From classroom jokes to South Africa's telenovela stardom". Alberton Record. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ Sibuyi, Glaan (2025-07-02). "Khaya Xaba From classroom jokes to South Africa's telenovela stardom". Alberton Record. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ Mpapu, Hopewell. "Former Smoke & Mirrors actor Khayalethu Xaba talks new roles and career growth". News24. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Seleme, Rae (2025-09-23). "Smoke and Mirrors Star Khaya Xaba Confirms Romance With On Screen Love Interest Kiba Mavi". Briefly. Retrieved 2025-10-05.