South African actress Pearl Thusi’s daughter, Thando Mokoena, is carving her own path in the entertainment world as she joins the cast of Showmax’s hit teen drama, Youngins.
The 18-year-old was officially announced as part of the third and final season, alongside popular YouTuber Ghost Hlubi. Showmax confirmed the news on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a playful Instagram post teasing drama and shifting alliances at Olifantsfontein High.
The final season of Youngins will begin streaming on September 19, 2025, with three new episodes dropping each week until the show wraps.
Fans are already buzzing with excitement. One user, @thyfw._.faiith, gushed: “It’s a flex to see Thando and Ghost Hlubi in my school uniform.” Another, @ladypegasus_3d, added: “I’m crazy about this season.”
With her debut, Thando Mokoena is stepping out from her mother’s shadow to make a name for herself in the industry, and audiences are eager to see what she brings to the screen.