Youngins: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Youngins Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Fall
Sep 19, 2025
After the fantastic five are arrested, Principal Ramathuba tightens the rules at Olifantfontein’s High. The gang catches up, but Mahlatse is MIA. The magistrate reads the gang thei
God For Us All, Guluva For Himself
Sep 19, 2025
Buhle takes the stand. Palesa and Sefako have a moment. Mahlatse prepares for the worst.
The Verdict
Sep 19, 2025
With the final verdict hanging in the balance, Buhle has a decision to make - will she go at it alone or stick with her friends? Palesa and Sefako find solace in each other's compa
An Unlwelcome Return
Sep 26, 2025
Tumelo is happy to return until Tshepo fills him in on the new rules. Principal Ramathuba makes a shocking announcement. Amo and Mahlatse’s moment is interrupted by news about his
Rock Bottom Has a Basement
Sep 26, 2025
Tumelo confronts Palesa about her relationship with Sefako. Buhle feels purposeless when Puseletso shows off her Head Girl powers. Khaya and Amo are back together.
Khaya and Amo
Sep 26, 2025
Khaya and Amo find themselves navigating the delicate balance between desire and restraint. Mahlatse’s financial woes drive him to explore new business opportunities.
Tough Times Never Last
Oct 3, 2025
Mahlatse comes up with a bright idea to make money. Amo is determined to wait for marriage before she has sex. Tumelo is hurt by Sefako’s behaviour.
Mr Entrepreneur
Oct 3, 2025
Tumelo will do anything to get his man back. The gang stages an intervention for Mahlatse. Mahlatse’s new business venture gets a boost from some very satisfied customers.
Love Thy Exes
Oct 3, 2025
Tumelo tries to warn Mahlatse about his new business venture. Sefako and Palesa make up after a misunderstanding. Amo has a falling out with Khaya over Mahlatse.
It's Just Business
Oct 10, 2025
Tumelo and the gang try to help Mahlatse, but he refuses their help. Mahlatse’s business is booming, which makes him reckless. Meanwhile, Khaya is up to his old tricks.
Can't Argue With Fate
Oct 10, 2025
Amo agrees to try different kinds of intimacy with Khaya. Sefako drops a bombshell on Tumelo and Palesa. Principal Ramathuba busts Mahlatse.
To Be a Good Son
Oct 10, 2025
Mahlatse faces the consequences after contraband was found in his room. Sefako makes his plea for an unconventional relationship. It’s career day, and Buhle is down about her prosp
Three's a Crowd
Oct 17, 2025
Khaya pulls out all the stops to win Amo back. Buhle is living her best life with her new man. Sefako has throuple goals.
Resetting the Clock
Oct 17, 2025
Palesa has fun making Tumelo jealous. Khaya professes his love to Amo. Will she take him back? Sefako gets caught in a compromising position by the dorm master.
Enough is Enough
Oct 17, 2025
Tumelo and Sefako make a decision about their relationship. Amo and Khaya have a heart-to-heart. Principal Ramathuba implements drastic changes to the school rules.
Episode 16
Oct 24, 2025
Principal Ramathuba enforces the new rules, much to everyone’s disgust. Khaya and Mahlatse butt heads. Buhle eventually pushes the principal too far.
Episode 17
Oct 24, 2025
Khaya and Sefako plan to reclaim their school. Buhle makes a momentous decision about her future at Olifants. Mahlatse takes drastic measures to protect his position with the princ
Episode 18
Oct 24, 2025
The gang plans a party behind Principal Ramathuba’s back. Principal Ramathuba asks Mahlatse to be his eyes and ears in the school. Buhle realises Kabelo hasn’t been completely hone
Episode 19
Oct 31, 2025
Mahlatse is conflicted about whether he should tell Principal Ramathuba about the party. Khaya continues waging his war against Principal Ramathuba.
Episode 20
Oct 31, 2025
Buhle tries to get her place back at Olifantsfontein. Mahlatse confronts Khaya about the Principal Ramathuba prank video. Khaya takes a defiant stand and defends Buhle.
Episode 21
Oct 31, 2025
Tumelo and Khaya are at the forefront of the fight against de Klerk’s tyranny. Amo tries to reason with Mahlatse. Buhle’s first official day back at school is off to a rough start.
Episode 22
Nov 7, 2025
Tumelo figures out that Mahlatse is the snitch. Puseletso cosies up to Mahlatse. Khaya asks the gang if they’re in or out.
Episode 23
Nov 7, 2025
Mahlatse's allegiance with de Klerk complicates his friendship with Tumelo. Khaya lands himself in trouble with de Klerk and plans the ultimate revenge. Puseletso has Mahlatse in h
Episode 24
Nov 7, 2025
Mahlatse realises he’s losing his friend. Khaya plans a party. Something goes horribly wrong at the party.
Episode 25
Nov 14, 2025
Learners are shaken when they see Mazambane out cold. A scared Amo sides with Mahlatse. Principal Ramathuba does the unthinkable, and the learners are left speechless.
Episode 26
Nov 14, 2025
Principal Ramathuba implements new school rules. Mahlatse is intrigued by Puseletso and wants to know more about her. Khaya is determined to show Principal Ramathuba flames.
Episode 27
Nov 14, 2025
Khaya is determined to implement his plan against de Klerk despite Amo’s warnings. Buhle turns over a new leaf. Tshepo takes the lead in the fight against de Klerk and suffers the
Episode 28
Nov 21, 2025
Khaya continues the fight against Principal Ramathuba but gets betrayed at a crucial moment. Mahlatse struggles to come to terms with the real Principal Ramathuba. Buhle learns of
Episode 29
Nov 21, 2025
Buhle denies her life-changing situation. Mahlatse falls for someone new. Khaya and Tshepo have a heart-to-heart.
Episode 30
Nov 21, 2025
Mahlatse tells Amo that he stands with de Klerk. Khaya is losing support amongst the student body. Buhle tells Kabelo her news.
Episode 31
Nov 28, 2025
Principal Ramathuba wins over Mahlatse when he offers him a life-changing opportunity. Khaya and Amo feel hopeless about the situation at Olifants. The walls are closing in on Buhl
Episode 32
Nov 28, 2025
Buhle struggles with a heavy decision. Khaya makes a defiant stand against de Klerk. Mahlatse and Puseletso’s romance is tested by Amo's presence.
Episode 33
Nov 28, 2025
Mahlatse sees Tumelo having a secret meeting with Mazambane and assumes the worst. Palesa tells Buhle that she wouldn’t think twice about terminating a pregnancy.
Episode 34
Dec 5, 2025
Buhle is unimpressed with Tumelo for letting the cat out of the bag. Amo tells Khaya about Buhle’s problem. Mahlatse has to choose between his friends and academic success.
Episode 35
Dec 5, 2025
Tumelo confronts Mahlatse about the way he deserted his friends. Tshepo overhears Sefako talking about Buhle’s issue. Principal Ramathuba tries to get the truth about Mahlatse out
Episode 36
Dec 5, 2025
Buhle makes a final decision about her future. Tshepo lets the cat out of the bag. Puseletso’s ready to spill the beans to Principal Ramathuba.
Episode 37
Dec 12, 2025
The big five’s biggest secret is out. Buhle’s friends fight for her the best way they know how. Buhle receives a shocking order from Principal Ramathuba.
Episode 38
Dec 12, 2025
Pastor Musa finally listens to Buhle, but will he allow her to stay in school? Sefako attempts to draw closer to Tumelo. Puseletso redeems herself.
Episode 39
Dec 12, 2025
Buhle makes peace with Puseletso and invites someone to hang with the gang. Principal Ramathuba has a surprise announcement. Khaya gets the shock of his life.
Episode 40
Dec 19, 2025
Khaya won’t go down quietly and wants to fight de Klerk’s new announcement. Sefako gets friend-zoned. Khaya receives some unwelcome visitors.
Episode 41
Dec 19, 2025
Khaya makes a life-changing decision. Puseletso tries to take a stand for the learners. Tumelo has reached the end of the road with Sefako.
Episode 42
Dec 19, 2025
Amo makes a bold statement about her romantic feelings. Mahlatse confronts Sefako about his intentions towards Tumelo. The learners are furious when Principal Ramathuba strips away
Episode 43
Dec 26, 2025
Principal Ramathuba shocks the school with his news about the matric dance. The gang is in despair and appeals to Pearl for help. Sefako has an important question for Tumelo.
Episode 44
Dec 26, 2025
The gang have a good time at their matric dance. Tumelo tells Sefako what his decision is. The matric dance has a very unwelcome gatecrasher.
Episode 45
Dec 26, 2025
The gang bonds and reflects on their journey at school for what seems like the last time. Khaya stands up to Principal Ramathuba, but is it too late? Tragedy strikes at Olifants.