Khayalethu Xaba

Khayalethu Innocent Xaba 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.

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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. He attended from Alberton Primary School and then progressed to Parkland High School when he graduated with his National Senior Certificate.

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 until his departure in 2025. In 2025 Xaba co-starred alongside Thembinkosi Mthembu in Mzansi Wethu's new Telenovela HomeComing.

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.