Original title
Youngins
Released
2/12/2024
Origin country
ZA
Genre
Drama
Production companies
Showmax
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
91
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.
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.
Amo receives an unfriendly welcome at the school. Buhle and Khaya's relationship faces a challenge from an unexpected girl.
A wild night out brings a group of mismatched friends together. Mahlatse and Amo develop an awkward friendship.
Amo's attempt to rally her friends against the principal fails. Mahlatse struggles to deal with his feelings for Amo. Tumelo compromises his needs to make Sefako feel more comfortable.
It's game time as Khaya and the boys play their first soccer match of the season. Buhle is a WAG in training, but her priorities are misplaced.
Mahlatse gathers the courage to go after what he wants. Amo and Buhle are called to the principal's office. Tumelo finds a reason to get over Sefako by getting a new bae.
A determined Amo is suddenly a threat to Principal Mthembu's reputation. Tumelo finds that his new love interest is not exactly what he signed up for. Mr Ramathuba leaves Khaya questioning his academic strength.
Amo and Mahlatse put their plans of getting closer to Zintle and exposing the principal into action. Khaya's academics are suffering. Meanwhile, Tumelo is ghosting Alex.
Amo's attempt at saving Zintle from Principal Mthembu backfires. Khaya has an unexpected win, and he lets it go to his head when he goes too far at the Fresher's Ball.
Amo's mission to expose the principal hits a bump in the road. Khaya faces serious consequences for his behaviour towards Mr Ramathuba at the Fresher's ball.
Khaya's actions have landed him in deeper trouble as he faces suspension. Tumelo suffers another public humiliation. Amo witnesses what looks like an altercation between Zintle and the principal.
Tumelo begs Sefako to take him back. Khaya is publicly beaten and humiliated by his father. Amo races against time to save Zintle's life.
Khaya dreads returning to school and facing his peers after being humiliated by his father. Haunted by Zintle's close call, Amo considers reporting Principal Mthembu.
Zintle's parents come to the school to talk about her memorial. Mahlatse insinuates that he and Amo are in a relationship. Amo tells Buhle that she's decided to go after the predator.
Buhle witnesses something that makes her change her mind about the principal. Khaya has to choose between the principal and his friends. Sefako struggles to open up to Mahlatse.
Buhle, Lerato and Amo think of a plan to take down the resident predator. Khaya betrays his friends to the principal. Tumelo asks Sefako for help with his academics.
Mahlatse secures money for his mall date with Amo, determined to woo her. Khaya feels bad after warning Principal Mthembu about his friends' plans.
Amo's plan comes crashing down on her when the principal gets one up on her and tells her friends her secret. Tumelo makes a poor life choice and faces Sefako's wrath.
Amo finds herself isolated when her friends ice her out. Tumelo tries to make up with Sefako.
Amo finds new friends and gains the courage to stand her ground. Sefako and Tumelo find themselves in a compromising position. Amo breaks someone's heart.
Tumelo gets fed up with being Sefako's secret. Buhle tries to turn Palesa against Amo. Khaya makes a move on Amo.
Principal Mthembu announces that the Valentine's Ball is no more. Amo is getting comfortable with her new friend group, and Mahlatse is not taking it well. Meanwhile, Tumelo is desperate to help Mahlatse get over Amo.
Buhle fights for the students to have their Valentine's Ball. Palesa and Alex are determined to find Amo a date. Things get interesting between Mahlatse and Tshepi, but his heart is with Amo.
Amo's unexpected Valentine's date breaks hearts at the ball. Mahlatse fails to get his crush, while Tumelo's expectations are crushed.
Feeling guilty about her kiss with Khaya, Amo avoids him like the plague. After an encounter with Tshepi, Mahlatse changes his mind about confessing his feelings to Amo.
A new relationship blossoms between Khaya and Amo. Tumelo starts a birthday stokvel. Amo and Mahlatse start with a clean slate.
Amo struggles to balance her feelings for Khaya and her guilt over Buhle. Mahlatse takes the opportunity at Tumelo's party to declare his feelings to Amo. Tumelo receives a birthday gift from Sefako.
Buhle gets a breakup text that shatters her heart. Khaya continues to pursue Amo, refusing to take no for an answer. Tumelo tries to process his traumatic encounter with Sefako.
Amo has a hard time adjusting to her new love life. Buhle thinks she is onto the girl who stole her man. Tumelo seems to be adjusting to Sefako's terms.
Buhle unleashes her baddie persona, hoping it leads her back into Khaya's arms. Mahlatse refuses to let an abuser get away with beating his friend. Amo uncovers the snitch.
Tumelo confronts Mahlatse about beating Sefako. Amo sees Mahlatse in a new light. Buhle has Khaya right where she wants him as she continues to seduce him.
Mahlatse gets a second chance at love with Amo. Khaya finally sees the truth about Principal Mthembu.
Khaya comes close to telling Amo the truth about the principal. Khaya's attitude towards Sefako surprises Sefako. Tumelo chooses himself and gets out of his toxic relationship with Sefako.
Buhle encourages Khaya not to let Principal Mthembu down. Amo and Mahlatse share their first kiss. Khaya calls a meeting with the group and finally tells them about the nudes he found.
Khaya tries to rebuild the trust with his friends, but they are sceptical. Amo and Mahlatse form a much deeper bond. The group bonds over their mistakes.
The gang's plans of getting the principal's iPad fail. However, Mahlatse finds a new plan in the midst of their disappointment. Amo and Khaya share a moment.
The video posted by the gang has hit social media, and they are receiving backlash from people at school. Later, the gang discovers that a disciplinary hearing awaits them.
The group and their parents prepare for the disciplinary hearing. Khaya confronts Principal Mthembu, assuring him that this is far from over.
Amo, Khaya, Buhle, Mahlatse and Tumelo all return to their lives at home, and it's different shades of hell for all of them.
Amo's past hurts her deeply as she finds herself unwelcome at home. Mahlatse feels trapped by poverty, and Khaya is frustrated by his father. Buhle hears a revelation that leaves her torn.
Fed up with Freddy's cruelty, Khaya finally decides to stand up to his father. Amo receives the news that her father may be up for an early release, and it makes her question everything.
Amo loses faith in the justice system, while Tumelo calls a family meeting that goes left. Mahlatse loses his scholarship, and Khaya is shocked by the sight of Principal Mthembu with another underaged girl.
Amo has to come face to face with her father for the first time in months. Khaya's attempt to gather his friends to fight the principal fails.
The group assembles for one final fight against the principal, but Amo has different plans. Amo's visit to her father takes an unexpected turn. The group hits a dead end yet again.
Amo and her friends gather the evidence to expose the principal and banish him from the school. Freddy finally acknowledges Khaya's efforts. Amo and the gang sneak out to a club for old times' sake.
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.
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.
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.
The death of a learner shakes everyone at Olifantsfontein High. Tumelo shares his suspicions about how the fire started. Khaya is heartbroken to learn how Amo really feels.
Amo and Khaya decide to stay friends. Ramathuba introduces the guys to the detective who's investigating the case. The gang finds the cause of the fire.
Mahlatse wants to confess his part in the tragedy to the police. Khaya's still torn between Amo and Buhle. Khaya gets answers about the fire and reports back to the gang.
Buhle tries to get closer to Khaya but senses something is not right. Amo attempts to console a grieving Mahlatse, but he's inconsolable.
Khaya hopes for a second chance with Amo. Mahlatse isn't coping with keeping the secret. Buhle's had enough of Khaya's hot and cold energy.
The guilt about TK's death continues to eat away at Mahlatse, and he's ready to spill the beans. Buhle feels Mahlatse can't be trusted. Amo, in order to help her boyfriend, does the unthinkable.
The gang is relieved when Principal Ramathuba confirms that Lesedi is the one who started the fire. Tumelo gets his first brand deal on social media.
Tumelo is all set to monetise his content on social media, but his plans hit an unexpected speed bump. Khaya is brokenhearted as Amo and Mahlatse prepare to take their relationship to the next level.
Amo and Mahlatse's big moment is halted abruptly when a devastating secret is revealed. Principal Ramathuba takes over the talent show preparations from a seething Buhle.
After Amo's confession, her relationship with Mahlatse is on the rocks. Tumelo's latest social media post is taking off, but excitement turns to concern when he reads the comments section.
The talent show keeps everyone on their toes. Buhle remains boss. Tumelo is cancelled by dear friends for opening his mouth. Tumelo and Khaya learn about Amo's big secret.
The talent show is a hit. Mahlatse comes to a decision regarding Amo. A day of jubilation takes an unexpected turn as a live recording reveals a shocking image.
The video of the kissing learners sends a shockwave in the school. Tumelo stands with his friend, but an unexpected revelation leaves him sour. Amo realises she's made a dangerous enemy.
Khaya humiliates Buhle in front of her friends. Buhle is hellbent on revenge, while Tumelo tries to be the peacemaker. Amo loses it with Khaya and tells him a few home truths.
The tension between Buhle and Amo reaches a climax. Tumelo finds himself stuck between a rock and an impossible place. Khaya's heart continues to burn for Amo.
Buhle and Amo are summoned to the principal's office. Amo begs Mahlatse to listen to her. Palesa and Mazambane offer Tumelo a new temptation.
Tumelo is in trouble. Matron Lulu discovers Amo in Palesa's room and gives her an ultimatum. Buhle and Mahlatse get closer.
Prize giving is happening at Olifantsfontein High. Who will be the top achiever? Tumelo is a hit again on social media, but the source this time is questionable. Buhle shocks Mahlatse.
Mahlatse has sex for the first time. Tumelo longs for a buzz. Amo offers to help Khaya after he doesn't reach the top 10.
Khaya's dedication brings forth an unexpected reward. An old romance is rekindled, while another proves challenging to reignite. Buhle deepens her connection with a new love interest.
Amo finally gives Khaya an answer on where they stand. Buhle decides to nip her new romance in the bud before it gets out. Tumelo falls deeper and deeper into his addiction.
Tumelo and Mahlatse begin to rebuild their relationship, but there is an unexpected betrayal on the horizon. Palesa finds herself backed into a corner by an unlikely person.
Buhle is having a hard time figuring out her future. Tumelo's addiction hurts the people he loves. Walls close in on Palesa when she can't meet Banele's demands.
Palesa receives a threat, which puts her in an impossible situation. Tumelo's lies catch up with him. Sefako's attempt to help Buhle with a podcast goes from disappointment to triumph.
When Tumelo gets confronted, he's forced to make a tough decision. Sefako refuses to let Buhle give up on the podcast. Palesa's troubles aren't going away as easily as she hoped.
Tumelo seems to be back on the straight and narrow path until a surprise discovery brings it all crashing down. Buhle tells her parents that she no longer wants to study law.
Tumelo tries to apologise to Mahlatse. Amo and Alex are ready to fight Banele. A high Tumelo reveals a big secret.
Palesa faces an uncertain future when a social worker is brought in to deal with her case. While Tumelo panics over the news he exposed, Sefako walks around unaware that the school's view of him has changed.
Sefako has a long day dealing with the aftermath of Tumelo's live video. Tumelo reaches out to Mahlatse for help but doesn't get the response he wanted. Amo tries to gather support for Palesa.
As Sefako's world crumbles around him, his anguish reaches a breaking point, leading to a devastating decision.
Sefako's life hangs in the balance. Tumelo beats himself up for his behaviour. Principal Ramathuba shows his soft side.
Sefako gets support from an unexpected corner. Tshepo accidentally drops a bomb during Palesa's disciplinary hearing. The social worker gives Principal Ramathuba some unwelcome news about the school.
Palesa's apology to the school is not quite what anyone expected. After his heated encounter with Sefako, Tumelo makes a public announcement. Amo shares her worries about Tumelo with the gang.
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