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Lebohang Lephatsoana Talks Youngins, Instant Success, and What to Expect in Season 2
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Lebohang Lephatsoana Talks Youngins, Instant Success, and What to Expect in Season 2

Lebohang Lephatsoana shines in Showmax's hit teen drama Youngins, where his portrayal of Tumelo has captured hearts and sparked conversations. From TikTok sensation to breakout star, Lebohang has cemented his place as one of the most exciting talents in South Africa today. As DRUM’s Siya Tsewu remarked, “It’s not every day that a character is able to win over the love of viewers from the very first episode, yet Tumelo from Youngins has been able to do just that.” Similarly, Bona’s Limpo Nonkonyane hailed him as “a star on the rise,” while Emmanuel Tjiya, editor-in-chief of Sowetan Mag, described Tumelo and Sefako’s on-screen romance as “the most daring love story, capturing TV viewers and changing the world for the better.” The series has continued to make waves, earning a nomin...
Poppulse Exclusive: Sthandile Nkosi
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Poppulse Exclusive: Sthandile Nkosi

Sthandile Nkosi. Picture: Stills By Tom Netflix released its latest South African series, The Brave Ones from highly acclaimed director and actor, Akin Omotoso. The supernatural series journeys through three parallel words of the living, the unborn and the dead governed by the Tree of Life. The series stars some of SA's best talent; Yule Masiteng, Sthandiwe Kgoroge and Bonko Khoza. The series has been met with great reviews from critics, audience and industry peers. We chat to the show's leading lady, Sthandile Nkosi who plays Ntsiki Gasa. Soshanguve's Sthandile Nkosi, is a 29 year old BTech Drama and Theatre graduate who majored in Script Writing and Directing. The rising star actor with a desire for the arts speaks to us about her come up, landing her big role, the ...