Series synopsis
Youngins is a drama television series that premiered on Showmax on February 12, 2024. It was created by Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela. It stars Ayakha Ntunja, Kealeboga Masango, Lebohang Lephatsoana and Toka Mtabane.
A hard-hitting teen telenovela set at a boarding school in Johannesburg. When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KwaZulu Natal to a boarding school in Jozi, she finds herself entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.
Premise
A hard-hitting teen telenovela set at a boarding school in Johannesburg. When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KwaZulu Natal to a boarding school in Jozi, she finds herself entangled in a scandal of epic proportions.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ayakha Ntunja as Amo Mosweu
- Kealeboga Masango as Buhle Kunene
- Lebohang Lephatsoana as Tumelo
- Toka Mtabane as Khaya Jali
- Thabiso Ramotshela as Mahlatsi
- Tabile Tau as Sefako
- Simo Magwaza as Mr. Ramathuba
- Sannah Mchunu as Matron Lulu
Supporting cast
- Keneilwe Matidze as Pearl
- Ncibijana Madlala as Freddy
- Maki Mokitlhi as Mary
- Rantsatsi Rantsatsi as Detective Khumalo
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 135 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 45 | February 12, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 45 | November 15, 2024 | February 21, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 45 | September 19, 2025 | December 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This is the Jungle, Boy! We're introduced to Olifantsfontein High, and it's all sex, drugs and amapiano. Mahlatse experiences love at first sight while Tumelo fantasises about Sefako. |
February 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
A Rude Awakening Amo receives an unfriendly welcome at the school. Buhle and Khaya's relationship faces a challenge from an unexpected girl. |
February 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
Good Time Not A Long Time A wild night out brings a group of mismatched friends together. Mahlatse and Amo develop an awkward friendship. |
February 12, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Term, New Disorder Amo, Khaya, Mahlatse, Buhle and Tumelo are hailed as Olifants High's heroes. Amo and Mahlatse are madly in love, but Amo keeps a secret from him. The new principal is announced. |
November 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Heroes Of Olifants Principal Ramathuba opens his doors to the new heroes of Olifants. Amo thinks she's ready to lose her virginity to Mahlatse. Mahlatse cooks some cannabis-infused gummy sweets. |
November 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Embers Of Sorrow Khaya is determined to save a friend, but Mazambane stops him. The gang worry that they have lost two of their own. Olifantsfontein High is reeling from an unforeseen tragedy. |
November 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fall After the fantastic five are arrested, Principal Ramathuba tightens the rules at Olifantfontein’s High. The gang catches up, but Mahlatse is MIA. The magistrate reads the gang their charges. |
September 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
God For Us All, Guluva For Himself Buhle takes the stand. Palesa and Sefako have a moment. Mahlatse prepares for the worst. |
September 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Verdict With the final verdict hanging in the balance, Buhle has a decision to make - will she go at it alone or stick with her friends? Palesa and Sefako find solace in each other's company. |
September 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showmax |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 12, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 12, 2025 |
| Status | continue |