Zolisa Xaluva on ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ departure

South African-born actor Zolisa Xaluva has reportedly dismissed claims that he was fired from e.tv’s Smoke & Mirrors, speaking The Citizen on Thursday, 30 November, he shed light on the situation.

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ZOLISA XALUVA ON ‘SMOKE & MIRRORS’ DEPARTURE RUMOURS

The seasoned actor topped the top of the social media trends list late this week when he was rumoured to have allegedly gotten fired from e.tv’s telenovela, Smoke & Mirrors. According to the publication, Zolisa Xaluva (42) has only been part of the local production for only just a season since it made its debut earlier this year following the end of Imbewu: The Seed.

Speaking with the publication, Xaluva who portrays the ruthless businessman, Caesar Ngonyama on Smoke & Mirrors reportedly shared that he wasn’t fired from the show, but his contract merely came to an end.

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“My season one contract ended; as it stands I have no contractual obligations with them… Dismissed and fired are not the correct words to describe the situation. As soon as there is any finality I’ll be glad to pick up the conversation again,” Xaluva was quoted as saying.

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Meanwhile, Final Chapter Productions on the other hand, the company behind the production of Smoke & Mirrors confirmed that the they have “amicably” parted ways with Zolani Xaluva, Sunday World reported.

“At the onset of the new season of Smoke & Mirrors, the producers of Final Chapter Productions came to a resolution to amicably part ways with Zolisa Xaluva. Zolisa has been an asset to the show in his role as Caesar Ngonyama, and we wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavours,” production was quoted as saying.

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