Youngins is a South Africantelenovelateen dramatelevision series developed by Tshedza Pictures for Showmax starring Ayakha Ntunja, Toka Mtabane, Thabiso Ramotshela, Tshepo Matlala, and Tabile Tau.[1] Set in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and Soweto,[2] the series follows a scholarship student fleeing a dark family secret in KZN who finds her new life at an elite Johannesburg boarding school torn apart by a forbidden romance and a deadly conspiracy that connects her past to the school's most powerful family.[3]
The first three episodes of Season 1 premiered on Monday, while the remaining three episodes were released weekly on Thursdays. Afterward, Showmax announces that from Season 2 and Season 3, three episodes will be released every Friday.
Youngins focuses on the "Big 5's" bond as they break rules, sneak out to club parties, and share the traumas of their home lives (including Khaya's abusive father and Buhle's pastor father's grooming). The carefree high school drama takes a dark turn when Amo discovers the school's beloved Principal Mthembu is a predator grooming a student named Zintle.[4]
Season 2 (2024-25)
Overall, Season 2 focuses on the main characters growing up as they deal with the devastating consequences of their fight for justice in the previous season, while grappling with new forms of betrayal, addiction, and blackmail.[5]
Season 3 (2025)
The final season brings the consequences of the "Big 5's" actions to a head. The group is immediately arrested and forced to face a court trial regarding the events of the previous season, including the death of TK.
Cast and characters
Ayakha Ntunja as Amo
Kealeboga Masango as Buhle
Lebohang Lephatsoana as Tumelo
Thabiso Ramotshela as Mahlatse
Toka Mtabane as Khaya
Tabile Tau as Sefako
Amogelang Telekelo as Palesa
Kadia Banyini as Mazambane (also known as. Mzambane)
Sibongile Tshabalala as Matric Life Science Teacher
Vusi Nkuna as Mr. Hlatshwayo
Nia Brown as Buhle's Attorney
Sibusiso Sibeko as Uniformed Police
Simon Lebaka as Prison Guard
Bandile Mokoena as Hot UJ Guy
Rethabile Mabalane as Grade 10 Girl
Xoliswa Nxele as Lungile
Mbuso Simelani as Bouncer
Mary Chidi as Flirty Girl
Brenda Ntanza as D.O.E
Honey Madavhu as Gossip Girl
Ofentse Mohlare as Horny Boy
Tebogo Tsweu as Themba
Mandisa Shiba as Horny Boy
Khensani Mabunda as Zinhle's Friend
Toss as Musical Performer
Masego Mekgwe as Asanda
Tshepiso Modipa as Learner
Collin Sepomatla as Unserious Uncle
Madidmalo Monama as Nurse
Naledi Mphahlele as IT Girl
Lerato Ngcobo as Tuckhop Lady
Thando Dube as Grade 10 Girl
Karabo Ngubane as Thembeka
Kgatoentle Dube as Luyanda
Noxolo Tshabalala as Tuckshop Lady
Karabo Mphuti as Bafana
Nakisani Manenje as Zinhle's Friend
Khaya Dube as Horny Boy
Ntombifuthi Baloyi as Gossip Girl
Sijabulisiwe Khumalo as Neo
Simphiwe Sip Nkabinde as Magistrate Mthimkhulu
Production
Development
On 30 January 2024, Showmax announced Youngins as Tshedza Pictures third production on the streaming platform, after the success of Adulting.[6] Following the announcement the lead director of the series was revealed as Themba Mfebe.[6] The creator of the series was lead by Gwydion Beynon, and Phathutshedzo Makwarela.[7]
In November 2024, Showmax confirmed a second season.[8]
On 19 June 2025, Showmax announced the final season of the series to be set at Soweto.[2]
Casting
The cast was reported following the announcement of the first season, with a line-up of Kealeboga Masango, Lebohang Lephatsoana, Toka Mtabane, Thabiso Ramotshela, Tabile Tau, Tshepo Matlala, Lihle Ngubo, Katlego Moloke, Loyiso MacDonald, Sanna Mchunu, and Keneilwe Matidze.[6]
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