Season 3
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 the Season 3 premiere, "The Fall": After the fantastic five are arrested, Principal Ramathuba tightens rules at Olifantfontein's High.
The gang catches up, but Mahlatse is MIA. The magistrate reads the gang their charges.
Youngins is a Showmax Original, created by Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela; produced by Tshedza Pictures.
The composer is Brendan Jury.
Season 1 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
Ncibijana Madlala ... Freddy
Rantsatsi Rantsatsi ... Detective Khumalo
Maki Mokhitli ... Mary (as Maki Mokithli)
Sibongile Phakathi ... Mamello
Amogelang Telekelo ... Palesa
Kadiya Banyini ... MaZambane
Tshepo Matlala ... Tshepo
Katlego Moloke ... Alex (as Gaositoe Moloke)
Winnie Kunene ... Lillian
Vuyani Mgugunyeka ... Pastor Musa (as Vuyani Mgunguyeka)
Londiwe Nene ... Aunt Thuli
Siphiwe Nkabinde ... Magistrate Mthimkhulu
Eyethu Myeza ... Lesedi
Nia Brown ... Buhle's Attorney (as Nia BrownMyeza)
Slindokuhle Tshabalala ... Puseletso
Baatseba Masela ... Receptionist
Gomolemo Tsatsi ... Buhle's Friend
Natasha Hlungwana ... Buhle's Friend 2
Albion Shikwambana ... Dorm Master (as Albion Shikwambani and Albion Shikwambane)
Lungile Radebe ... Kabelo
Thabo Setati ... Security Guard