Fans of the e.tv show Smoke and Mirrors will reportedly not be seeing celebrated actor Zolisa Xaluva on the show in the near future.
According to entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, Zolisa – who played the ruthless businessman Caesar – did not leave Smoke and Mirrors on his own accord but was instead fired from the show.
Breaking the news on X (formerly Twitter), Phil shared the following post:
“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.”
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
X users responded to the above post with confusion and disappointment:
Wherever he is going next, I’m going with him. Guy is good. He can never do any wrong in my eyes.
— We Rise?? (@Ms_Dlamin) November 30, 2023
Haibo, what did he do?
— Callie (@CalliePhakathi) November 30, 2023
He is so good. This sucks!!! https://t.co/3KndymKG7A
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) November 30, 2023
My goodness! Zolisa Xaluva gives his all to the Caesar role. Actually to his whole craft at large. .. a true performer.
— Queen Tee ?????? (@KimiRose_) November 30, 2023
The reason for Zolisa’s departure has not yet been provided.
