Former 'Generations' Star Melusi Yeni Discusses the End of 'Smoke & Mirrors'
- Former Imbewu: The Seed actor Melusi Yeni recently opened up about the cancellation of Smoke & Mirrors
- Yeni, who plays the character of Detective Phakathi on the eTV show, is famously known for his roles on Generations and Durban Gen
- Viewers of the eTV show previously took to social media to comment on the cancellation of the telenovela
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Former Generations actor Melusi Yeni recently opened up about playing the character of Detective Phakathi and the end of eTV's popular telenovela Smoke & Mirrors.
ETV surprised South Africans earlier in 2025 when it announced that the fan-favourite TV show Smoke & Mirrors will be coming to an end in 2026.
Myeni recently made headlines when he bagged a role on SABC1's latest telenovela Amalanga Awafani.
The star reveals in an interview with Drum Magazine that he had a great time acting alongside the best actors in the industry.
Yeni, who portrayed the detective role on the show, adds: "I'm also grateful for the outpouring support from the viewers, who week in and week out tune in to make the show a success."
The eTV soapie shared a clip on its X account on 3 December 2025, of Yeni portraying the role of Detective Phakathi, on the telenovela.
Social media users respond to the end of Smoke & Mirrors
@Bright_Afrika wrote:
"Everything was too fast for a soapie.. It's a nice show, though I'm enjoying it. Oh uNomeva nelaxhwele bethuna."
@DJMaverickZA responded:
"I'm glad they did. The show is great, and if they prolong it, it will eventually get boring. So out whilst it's still hot."
@Oreokametsee said:
"I stopped watching when Nomeva and Nxuka left, and they killed Caesar hai."
@Marcia______ replied:
"Yah, I thought as much when the original Caesar left, I knew it was downhill."
@Miss_Thola responded:
"So you're telling me hor* (that) House of Zwide is doing better than Scandal and Smoke and Mirrors? Phela that show okare ba dladisa, it's so bad. I only watch it because of 4 people."
@G_M_Dlamini reacted:
"One thing about eTV, they love cashing all in on risks, I'm pretty sure, they'll replace the telenovela with Zulu-dubbed Indian series."
@DoreenMasinga replied:
"Yhuuu!! Isitha and House of Zwide are no longer safe. eTV is on operation, close everything."
@shireenhlalele said:
"But this one was better. How did House of Zwide escape this? Even Scandal is better than House of Zwide. What the heck is going on there by eTV?"
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Generations star Melusi Yeni bags a new role in Isifiso
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that seasoned South African actor Melusi Yeni was ecstatic to make a comeback after taking an extended break from acting.
The popular actor, who has acted in several productions, including Generations, Imbewu: The Seed, and Durban Gen, has bagged another major role.
Melusi revealed that he will be joining the cast of the popular Mzansi Magic soapie Isifiso, playing the role of a businessman named Sibonelo.
Source: Briefly News
