Khayalethu Xaba
South African actor (born 2004)
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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).
6 November 2004
- Actor
- comedian
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) |
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]