Takalani Sesame

Takalani Sesame Takalani Sesame is the South African children’s broadcast programme. Helping children grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
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A distinctly South African television, radio and community outreach program, Takalani Sesame has been designed to support the reception year of South Africa's national primary school curriculum. Promoting languages, literacy, numeracy, life skills, and health, the project endeavors to incorporate all of South Africa's 11 national languages (Africkaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa,isiZulu, Sesotho saLeboa, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga). Additionally, Takalani Sesame has historically maintained a special focus on HIV/AIDS education by introducing age-appropriate messages designed to counter stigma and break the culture silence around the disease.

28/09/2026

There's nothing quite like singing along to a favourite Takalani Sesame tune! But the fun doesn't have to stop there. More songs, stories and giggles are waiting on our YouTube channel, anytime, anywhere, wherever you and your little one are. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/

27/09/2026

Big news from the neighborhood! A brand-new Sesame Street feature film is officially in development with Netflix!

We are also extending our partnership with Netflix, bringing 4 additional new seasons to the platform, with Netflix continuing its commitment for new seasons to be available day-and-date on PBS KIDS in support of our 57-year legacy of using the power of public television to bring early learning to children across the U.S.

And don’t miss Sesame Street Season 57 launching on Netflix and PBS KIDS November 23 and animated series Mecha Builders launching on Netflix and YouTube October 26.

We’re so excited to share more adventures with children and families everywhere in service of building a smarter, stronger, and kinder world.

26/09/2026

Did you know? Through storytelling, play, music and art, children exercise their brains, prepare for school, and develop critical and creative thinking skills. When an adult guides these explorations, curiosity turns into deeper learning and understanding. Watch as Basma and Jad make origami art. Can you and your child show us your art pieces too?

24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Today we celebrate every language, every song and every story that makes our children who they are. Tell us, which tradition are you passing on to your children?

21/09/2026

Come along for the ride, for the lessons, for the song and dance on Takalani Sesame. Watch your favourite muppets weekly on e.tv at 14:30.

19/09/2026

Looking for something fun to watch and do together this ? Visit our YouTube channel and learn a South African dance with the Takalani Sesame gang! From energetic moves to joyful self-expression, there's fun for the whole family waiting for you.

Elmo has a question for you:Have you hugged a monster today?A hug, a helping hand, or a few kind words can make someone'...
16/09/2026

Elmo has a question for you:

Have you hugged a monster today?

A hug, a helping hand, or a few kind words can make someone's day a little brighter.
What's one small act of kindness you've shared this week?

14/09/2026

Complete this sentence: "I love South Africa because..." 🇿🇦
Join Tumelo as he about what makes his home country so special to him.

09/09/2026

Jad’s story was so good, it had Zikwe and the Triplets drifting off before the last page! Catch more stories like this on our YouTube channel.

08/09/2026

Some stories begin with a bedtime book. Others begin with a grandparent sharing memories in a home language that has been passed down through generations.
Stories help children discover who they are, where they come from and where they belong.
On this , we're celebrating stories that shaped us. What story do you remember reading from your childhood?

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