Zolisa Xaluva (Caesar) allegedly FIRED from ‘Smoke and Mirrors’

Well-known Mzansi actor Zolisa Xaluva, who joined e.tv’s telenovela Smoke and Mirrors earlier this year as Caesar has reportedly been dropped.

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela has announced that talented actor Zolisa Xaluva has been let go by popular telenovela Smoke and Mirrors.

“Zolisa Xaluva fired from #etvSmokeAndMirrors. The prolific award-winning actor has been let go from the hit e.tv telenovela — which is the 7th most-watched show in South Africa. The role of ruthless businessman, Caesar, will likely be recast,” said Mphela.

It is unclear why the fan-favourite actor has been fired from the show at this time. The publication reached out to Mr Xaluva who was not available for a comment at the time of publishing this article.

BREAKING NEWS:

Zolisa Xaluva fired from #etvSmokeAndMirrors

The prolific award-winning actor has been let go from the hit etv telenovela — which is the 7th most watched show in South Africa.

The role of ruthless businessman, Caesar, will likely be recast. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/osEz5lCFuX

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 30, 2023

Here are some of the reactions from social media users:

@iamdjmfundisi: “I’m reminded of the JZ era where his cabinet was always reshuffled at midnight.”

@indlovukazi_3: “This guy always gets fired from every show he is in. The unfortunate part is he kills every role, and he is very talented.”

@NmabokelaNonoza: “They are wrong. Xolisa is well behaved, I don’t care what he did. But the guy is a legend and doesn’t have bad manners. So, in this case etvsmokers are wrong.”

@thoriiso_m: “Yes. The production team is the one that is wrong, Zolisa could never.”

Its OVER! Gomora replaces Zolisa Xaluva (Melusi) with this actor

Well, it seems fans will have to accept that their favourite is gone!

Seasoned actors Aubrey Mmakola and Fezile Makhanya have replaced fan-favourite Gomora characters Melusi and Phumlani who just exited the show.

Aubrey Mmakola who is popular for his role as PI Ramasha in Skeem Saam joined Gomora as Sibongile’s sugar daddy Mr Leballo, while Fezile’s character is still unclear at this stage.

Fan-favourite actor Zolisa Xaluva who played the role of Melusi for 2 seasons made headlines this past week when it was revealed that he was fired after butting heads with producers.

Viewers of the telenovela took to social media to express their unhappiness with his exit and demanded producers to rehire him.

What you should know about Mr Leballo…

Mr Leballo is a businessman who is investing in Gomora Highschool’s spelling bee competition. He’s investing in the competition as a way to lure young girls into sleeping with him.

He’s got his eyes on Sibongile who’s always been interested in the good life as she’s lived this life before her mother died.

Sibongile’s step-mother Zodwa will spot her kissing Mr Leballo in May and expose Mr Leballo at Gomora Highschool.

What to expect in season 3…

The show also revealed that the mysterious character of ‘Mr M’ is being played by popular actor Tiisetso Thoka.

‘Mr M’ is the anonymous character that has been torturing MamSonto towards the end of season 2. He torched her taxi and has also been sending her threatening texts.

He is going to torture MamSonto’s family through the month of May and will reveal why he’s hellbent on making her life miserable.

Thati will be on a shooting spree in season 3 and will get a group of girls to work under her.

She will also destroy everyone who stands in her way as she has lost her soulmate Melusi who saved her life from her abusive husband Phumlani.