Youngins
Youngins
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Youngins

7.2 / 10
2024
3 seasons
129 episodes
Drama

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.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.This is the Jungle, Boy!

    12-02-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 2

    2.A Rude Awakening

    12-02-202422m

    Amo receives an unfriendly welcome at the school. Buhle and Khaya's relationship faces a challenge from an unexpected girl.

  • Ep 3

    3.Good Time Not A Long Time

    12-02-202422m

    A wild night out brings a group of mismatched friends together. Mahlatse and Amo develop an awkward friendship.

  • Ep 4

    4.Life Without Gwababa Is Sweet

    19-02-202422m

    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 comforta...

  • Ep 5

    5.Game Time

    19-02-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 6

    6.You Here For A Struggle Or Education

    19-02-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 7

    7.I'm On To You

    26-02-202422m

    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 que...

  • Ep 8

    8.Down The Rabbit Hole

    26-02-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 9

    9.Long Overdue

    26-02-202424m

    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.

  • Ep 10

    10.Easy Decisions, Tough Consequences

    04-03-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 11

    11.Trapped

    04-03-202422m

    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...

  • Ep 12

    12.Three Ciders

    04-03-2024

    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.

  • Ep 13

    13.Sex Education

    11-03-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 14

    14.The Stages Of Grief

    11-03-202422m

    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 predat...

  • Ep 15

    15.In Or Out?

    11-03-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 16

    16.Loyalty

    18-03-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 17

    17.How To Catch A Paedophile

    18-03-202422m

    Mahlatse secures money for his mall date with Amo, determined to woo her. Khaya feels bad after warning Principal Mthembu about his friends' plans.

  • Ep 18

    18.When It Rains It Pours

    18-03-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 19

    19.Sorrows, Sorrows,Prayers

    25-03-202422m

    Amo finds herself isolated when her friends ice her out. Tumelo tries to make up with Sefako.

  • Ep 20

    20.There's Someone At The Door

    25-03-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 21

    21.Heart Wants What It Wants

    25-03-202422m

    Tumelo gets fed up with being Sefako's secret. Buhle tries to turn Palesa against Amo. Khaya makes a move on Amo.

  • Ep 22

    22.Everyone Going Through Changes

    01-04-202422m

    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 des...

  • Ep 23

    23.The Chaos Before The Storm

    01-04-202422m

    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 i...

  • Ep 24

    24.Be My Valentine

    01-04-202422m

    Amo's unexpected Valentine's date breaks hearts at the ball. Mahlatse fails to get his crush, while Tumelo's expectations are crushed.

  • Ep 25

    25.Homewrecker

    08-04-202423m

    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.

  • Ep 26

    26.Cash In!

    08-04-202422m

    A new relationship blossoms between Khaya and Amo. Tumelo starts a birthday stokvel. Amo and Mahlatse start with a clean slate.

  • Ep 27

    27.Mother Of Parties

    08-04-202423m

    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 birthda...

  • Ep 28

    28.Emotional Baggage

    15-04-202423m

    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.

  • Ep 29

    29.Hearstrings And Hard Choices

    15-04-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 30

    30.Unlesh The Baddie Era

    15-04-202421m

    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.

  • Ep 31

    31.The Song Of War And Heartbreak

    22-04-202421m

    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.

  • Ep 32

    32.Can't Hide The Truth

    22-04-202422m

    Mahlatse gets a second chance at love with Amo. Khaya finally sees the truth about Principal Mthembu.

  • Ep 33

    33.Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    22-04-202423m

    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...

  • Ep 34

    34.Don't Let Me Down

    29-04-202422m

    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 fo...

  • Ep 35

    35.Trust Is Earned

    29-04-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 36

    36.Plan A Birth Plan B

    29-04-202421m

    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.

  • Ep 37

    37.House Of Cards

    06-05-202423m

    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.

  • Ep 38

    38.State Your Case

    06-05-202422m

    The group and their parents prepare for the disciplinary hearing. Khaya confronts Principal Mthembu, assuring him that this is far from over.

  • Ep 39

    39.Reality O'clock

    06-05-202423m

    Amo, Khaya, Buhle, Mahlatse and Tumelo all return to their lives at home, and it's different shades of hell for all of them.

  • Ep 40

    40.The Downside Of Being Back Home

    13-05-202421m

    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 h...

  • Ep 41

    41.Welcome To The Real World

    13-05-202422m

    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 every...

  • Ep 42

    42.Busted

    13-05-202423m

    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 wi...

  • Ep 43

    43.Farewell, Fighting Spirit

    20-05-202422m

    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.

  • Ep 44

    44.The Gloves Come Off

    20-05-202423m

    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.

  • Ep 45

    45.Together Forever

    20-05-202423m

    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 fo...

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