Youngins 2024
What is Youngins?
Youngins is a South African teen telenovela that premiered in 2024 and continued into 2025. Developed by Tshedza Pictures for Showmax, the series is set in a boarding school in Johannesburg and follows a young woman who leaves a family tragedy in rural KwaZulu‑Natal to seek a new life in the city.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 129
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Youngins is a South African teen telenovela that premiered in 2024 and continued into 2025. Developed by Tshedza Pictures for Showmax, the series is set in a boarding school in Johannesburg and follows a young woman who leaves a family tragedy in rural KwaZulu‑Natal to seek a new life in the city. Upon her arrival she becomes caught up in a scandal that drives the show’s dramatic narrative. The program was created by Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela. Its principal cast includes Ayakha Ntunja, Kealeboga Masango, Lebohang Lephatsoana and Toka Mtabane, with additional performances by
Should you watch it?
“A teen fleeing family tragedy gets caught up in a major scandal at her new boarding school.”
- Compelling boarding school setting
- Strong focus on teen perspectives
- Delves into serious social issues
- Heavy themes may not suit all viewers
- Plot can be intense
You enjoy character-driven dramas with young adult themes.
Contains mature themes including family trauma and scandal.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 45 episodes
- E1 This is the Jungle, Boy! Feb 12, 2024
- E2 A Rude Awakening Feb 12, 2024
- E3 Good Time Not A Long Time Feb 12, 2024
- E4 Life Without Gwababa Is Sweet Feb 19, 2024
- E5 Game Time Feb 19, 2024
- E6 You Here For A Struggle Or Education Feb 19, 2024
- E7 I'm On To You Feb 26, 2024
- E8 Down The Rabbit Hole Feb 26, 2024
- E9 Long Overdue Feb 26, 2024
- E10 Easy Decisions, Tough Consequences Mar 4, 2024
- E11 Trapped Mar 4, 2024
- E12 Three Ciders Mar 4, 2024
- E13 Sex Education Mar 11, 2024
- E14 The Stages Of Grief Mar 11, 2024
- E15 In Or Out? Mar 11, 2024
- E16 Loyalty Mar 18, 2024
- E17 How To Catch A Paedophile Mar 18, 2024
- E18 When It Rains It Pours Mar 18, 2024
- E19 Sorrows, Sorrows,Prayers Mar 25, 2024
- E20 There's Someone At The Door Mar 25, 2024
- E21 Heart Wants What It Wants Mar 25, 2024
- E22 Everyone Going Through Changes Apr 1, 2024
- E23 The Chaos Before The Storm Apr 1, 2024
- E24 Be My Valentine Apr 1, 2024
- E25 Homewrecker Apr 8, 2024
- E26 Cash In! Apr 8, 2024
- E27 Mother Of Parties Apr 8, 2024
- E28 Emotional Baggage Apr 15, 2024
- E29 Hearstrings And Hard Choices Apr 15, 2024
- E30 Unlesh The Baddie Era Apr 15, 2024
- E31 The Song Of War And Heartbreak Apr 22, 2024
- E32 Can't Hide The Truth Apr 22, 2024
- E33 Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place Apr 22, 2024
- E34 Don't Let Me Down Apr 29, 2024
- E35 Trust Is Earned Apr 29, 2024
- E36 Plan A Birth Plan B Apr 29, 2024
- E37 House Of Cards May 6, 2024
- E38 State Your Case May 6, 2024
- E39 Reality O'clock May 6, 2024
- E40 The Downside Of Being Back Home May 13, 2024
- E41 Welcome To The Real World May 13, 2024
- E42 Busted May 13, 2024
- E43 Farewell, Fighting Spirit May 20, 2024
- E44 The Gloves Come Off May 20, 2024
- E45 Together Forever May 20, 2024
Season 2 · 45 episodes
- E1 New Term, New Disorder Nov 15, 2024
- E2 The Heroes Of Olifants Nov 15, 2024
- E3 Embers Of Sorrow Nov 15, 2024
- E4 Little Fires Everywhere Nov 22, 2024
- E5 The Haunting Reality Nov 22, 2024
- E6 Case Closed Nov 22, 2024
- E7 Can't Run Nov 29, 2024
- E8 Time To Confess Nov 29, 2024
- E9 A Necessary Evil Nov 29, 2024
- E10 What He Doesn't Know Won't Hurt Him Dec 6, 2024
- E11 Actions & Consequences Dec 6, 2024
- E12 Forever Yena Dec 6, 2024
- E13 Don't Read The Comment Section Dec 13, 2024
- E14 The Mastermind Dec 13, 2024
- E15 Caught In 4k Dec 13, 2024
- E16 Splitsville Dec 20, 2024
- E17 When The Cookie Crumbles Dec 20, 2024
- E18 Buckle Up, S'febe Dec 20, 2024
- E19 Heartbreak High Dec 27, 2024
- E20 Loose Ends And New Beginnings Dec 27, 2024
- E21 The Gift That Keeps On Taking Dec 27, 2024
- E22 I Want Some More Jan 3, 2025
- E23 Rekindled Fires Jan 3, 2025
- E24 On A High Jan 3, 2025
- E25 Dala What You Must Jan 10, 2025
- E26 Be Gay, Do Crimes Jan 10, 2025
- E27 Clock Is Ticking Jan 10, 2025
- E28 No's Not An Option Jan 17, 2025
- E29 The Chickens Have Come Home To Roost Jan 17, 2025
- E30 See You In Hell, Ke Sisi! Jan 17, 2025
- E31 That Closet Door'S Already Been Unlocked Jan 24, 2025
- E32 Put The Blame On Me Jan 24, 2025
- E33 The Last Resort Jan 24, 2025
- E34 You Should'Ve Let Me Die Jan 31, 2025
- E35 The Cat's Out The Bag Jan 31, 2025
- E36 Reckless Actions Have Bitter Consequences Jan 31, 2025
- E37 Blurred Lines Feb 7, 2025
- E38 Tearstorm Feb 7, 2025
- E39 Till New Secrets Do Us Part Feb 7, 2025
- E40 Back and Badder Than Ever Feb 14, 2025
- E41 It Is Only The Beginning Feb 14, 2025
- E42 When It Rains, It Pours Feb 14, 2025
- E43 More Fires, More Problems Feb 21, 2025
- E44 The Truth Burns Feb 21, 2025
- E45 We Die Together Feb 21, 2025
Season 3 · 45 episodes
- E1 The Fall Sep 19, 2025
- E2 God For Us All, Guluva For Himself Sep 19, 2025
- E3 The Verdict Sep 19, 2025
- E4 An Unlwelcome Return Sep 26, 2025
- E5 Rock Bottom Has a Basement Sep 26, 2025
- E6 Khaya and Amo Sep 26, 2025
- E7 Tough Times Never Last Oct 3, 2025
- E8 Mr Entrepreneur Oct 3, 2025
- E9 Love Thy Exes Oct 3, 2025
- E10 It's Just Business Oct 10, 2025
- E11 Can't Argue With Fate Oct 10, 2025
- E12 To Be a Good Son Oct 10, 2025
- E13 Three's a Crowd Oct 17, 2025
- E14 Resetting the Clock Oct 17, 2025
- E15 Enough is Enough Oct 17, 2025
- E16 Episode 16 Oct 24, 2025
- E17 Episode 17 Oct 24, 2025
- E18 Episode 18 Oct 24, 2025
- E19 Episode 19 Oct 31, 2025
- E20 Episode 20 Oct 31, 2025
- E21 Episode 21 Oct 31, 2025
- E22 Episode 22 Nov 7, 2025
- E23 Episode 23 Nov 7, 2025
- E24 Episode 24 Nov 7, 2025
- E25 Episode 25 Nov 14, 2025
- E26 Episode 26 Nov 14, 2025
- E27 Episode 27 Nov 14, 2025
- E28 Episode 28 Nov 21, 2025
- E29 Episode 29 Nov 21, 2025
- E30 Episode 30 Nov 21, 2025
- E31 Episode 31 Nov 28, 2025
- E32 Episode 32 Nov 28, 2025
- E33 Episode 33 Nov 28, 2025
- E34 Episode 34 Dec 5, 2025
- E35 Episode 35 Dec 5, 2025
- E36 Episode 36 Dec 5, 2025
- E37 Episode 37 Dec 12, 2025
- E38 Episode 38 Dec 12, 2025
- E39 Episode 39 Dec 12, 2025
- E40 Episode 40 Dec 19, 2025
- E41 Episode 41 Dec 19, 2025
- E42 Episode 42 Dec 19, 2025
- E43 Episode 43 Dec 26, 2025
- E44 Episode 44 Dec 26, 2025
- E45 Episode 45 Dec 26, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for younger teens?
The show deals with mature themes and is likely best suited for older teens and adults.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in Johannesburg, South Africa, primarily at a boarding school.
What genre is this show?
It's described as a teen telenovela with dramatic elements.
Does the main character face personal challenges?
Yes, the protagonist is dealing with family tragedy while navigating new social dynamics.
Are there ongoing storylines?
The synopsis indicates involvement in a developing scandal, suggesting continuing plot threads.