Season 2
Youngins is a South African teen drama coming-of-age soapie television series set at a fictional boarding school in Johannesburg called Olifantsfontein High which follows a group of teens as they navigate friendship, love, betrayal and identity.
The series takes a look at Gen Z coming-of-age challenges including pressures faced by young people today, from social media and peer pressure to family expectations and personal growth.
Ayakha Ntunja stars as Amo, the sweet and determined new girl who knows what she wants out of life, with Kealeboga Masango as Buhle, an absolute firebrand and the "it" girl at school.
Lebohang Lephatsoana stars as Tumelo, an overly confident, flamboyant ball of energy who is obsessed with social media.
Toka Mtabane plays Khaya, the handsome, popular guy at school and Buhle's boyfriend.
Thabiso Ramotshela is Mahlatsi Maleka, an intelligent young man who challenges the status quo and takes his marks far too seriously – but he is far from the stereotypical nerdy pushover.
Together they form the "famous five" as they navigate the chaos and excitement of boarding school while also trying to deal with all the anguish and drama caused by the adults in their lives.
In Season 2: When the gang of five returns to the school for the second term, the outing of Principal Bae and the introduction of FW De Klerk as their new principal isn't the only thing that's changed.
They walk onto the school grounds and find that they've become overnight heroes, especially to a student named TK, who becomes the catalyst behind the latest drama that unfolds at Olifantsfontein High.
In the Season 2 premiere, "New Term, New Disorder": Amo, Khaya, Mahlatse, Buhle and Tumelo are hailed as Olifantsfontein High's heroes.
Amo and Mahlatse are madly in love, but Amo keeps a secret from him. The new principal is announced.
Youngins is a Showmax Original, created by Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela; produced by Tshedza Pictures.
The composer is Brendan Jury.
Season 2 Cast
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Starring
Ayakha Ntunja ... Amo
Kealeboga Masango ... Buhle
Toka Mtabane ... Khaya
Lebohang Lephatsoana ... Tumelo
Thabiso Ramotshela ... Mahlatsi
Recurring / Guests
Tabile Tau ... Sefako
Simo Magwaza ... Mr Ramathuba
Sana Mchunu ... Matron Lulu (as Sannah Mchunu)
Keneilwe Matidze ... Pearl
Amogelang Telekelo ... Palesa
Kadiya Banyini ... MaZambane
Tshepo Matlala ... Tshepo
Katlego Moloke ... Alex (as Gaositoe Moloke)
Katleho Mabote ... Tokollo
Baatseba Masela ... Receptionist (as Baatseba Masala)
Eyethu Myeza ... Lesedi
Linda Lukhele ... Police Officer
Rantsatsi Rantsatsi ... Detective Khumalo
Ncibijana Madlala ... Freddy
Sibongile Phakathi ... Mamello
Maki Mokhitli ... Mary (as Maki Mokithli)
Kheziya Mthombeni ... Choir Girl
Gomolemo Tsatsi ... Dancing Girl / Buhle's Friend 1
Tebogo Tsweu ... Themba
Lerato Ngcobo ... Tuckshop Lady
Natasha Hlungwana ... Buhle's Friend 2
Katlego Mzizi ... Buhle's Friend 3
Masego Mekgwe ... Asanda
Moeketsi Mokoena ... MaZambane's Friend
Ayanda Sishuba ... Banele
Faith Ngubo ... Mrs Tshabalala
Loungo Masire ... Palesa's Mum Patricia
Nqobile Magwaza ... Social Worker
Sibusiso Sibeko ... Uniformed Police
Ukho Samela ... Innocent Boy
Sazi Ndlovu ... SGB
Winnie Kunene ... Lillian
Vuyani Mgugunyeka ... Pastor Musa (as uyani Mgunguyeka)
Londiwe Nene ... Aunt Thuli
Siphiwe Nkabinde ... Magistrate Mthimkhulu