Youngins S1-2
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Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Note: Only available on Showmax in South Africa
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.
Produced by Tshedza Pictures (Adulting, Outlaws), the Showmax Original won Best South African Streaming Series at the Behind The Scenes Awards and Kealebogo Masango was up for Best Newcomer at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa.
Youngins was also up for Media Award of the Year at The Feather Awards, Africa’s biggest queer award ceremony in Johannesburg.
Ayakha Ntunja, Lebohang Lephatsoana, Thabiso Ramotshela, and Toka Mtabane co-star with Masango as the Olifants Five, with DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards winner Sannah Mchunu also returning as Matron Lulu.
All the episodes of Youngins Season 1 and Youngins Season 2 are available to binge.
Meet the Olifants Five
Ayakha Ntunja as Amo
Amo Mosweu is a sweet and determined girl from rural KZN, who knows what she wants until unexpected experiences at Olifantsfontein High School broaden her perspective and earn her new friends.
Kealeboga Masango as Buhle
Buhle Kunene is the smart and beautiful head girl at Olifantsfontein, and she and her boyfriend are the school power couple.
Thabiso Ramotshela as Mahlatse
Mahlatse Maleka is an intelligent student from a poor background who is dedicated to his studies and sells marijuana to support himself. Along the way, he falls in love with Amo.
Toka Matabane as Khaya
Khaya Jali is the handsome and popular boyfriend of it-girl Buhle. He excels in sports but struggles academically and faces a tumultuous family life.
Lebohang Lephatsoana as Tumelo
Tumelo is a TikTok-obsessed gay student who secretly dates Sefako, his closeted Matric goalkeeper boyfriend.
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