The second season of the highly anticipated teenage Showmax Original drama series “Youngins” came to a dramatic end earlier this month.

The explosive finale left fans of the show on the edge of their seats as they witnessed the collapse of the Olifants Five, a group of students at the fictional Olifantsfontein High School.

From Khaya and Buhle’s heartbreaking breakup, Mahlatsi’s painful split from Amo, Tumelo's descent into drugs, to Sefako's desperate suicide attempt, it's been a whirlwind of drama.

The hit teen drama stars have garnered a significant following since its first offering premiered last year.

It has also racked up award nominations, including for Best South African Streaming Series at the Behind The Scenes Awards.

Meanwhile, Kealeboga Masango, who plays Buhle, was also nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2024 National Film & TV Awards South Africa while the show was also up for Media Award of the Year at The Feather Awards, Africa's biggest queer award ceremony.

“Youngins” features the likes of young talents such as Ayakha Ntunja, Katleho Mabote, and Thabiso Ramotshela, among others.

The series, produced by Tshedza Pictures, focuses on the issues Gen Z experiences daily, such as sexuality, family traumas, popularity, teenage pregnancy and the abuse of power.

Meanwhile, it is the Olifants Five who face significant challenges in season two.

Palesa, played by the rising star Amogelang Telekelo, has also faced several difficulties and this season, she found herself cornered by a fellow student, Banele, who threatened to ruin her life by accusing her of child pornography unless she complied with his demands.

As the tension built, Palesa's friends rallied to support her, but they were forced to escalate the situation to the principal and social worker for help.

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Amogelang Telekelo navigates teen turmoil in ‘Youngins’ S2