Takalani Sesame is the South African children’s broadcast programme. Helping children grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
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, Sesoth
18/08/2026
Through the ECD Registration Drive, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education South Africa, communities, and key stakeholders, we reached approximately 322 adults and 362 children through 8 activations. Together, we connected families with important information and equipped ECD owners and practitioners with tools and resources that help strengthen the foundations of early childhood development.
14/08/2026
Your phone goes wherever you go. Now, so can learning. With our WhatsApp Chatbot, quality early learning is always within reach. Discover fun activities for children, practical tips for parents and caregivers, helpful resources for practitioners, and so much more, all delivered straight to your fingertips. Turn your smartphone into a gateway to learning. Simply send "Hi" to 060 053 0000 and explore a world of learning for everyone with Takalani Sesame.
13/08/2026
Zikwe has travelled to many villages in his taxi, but this Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the women who make our villages stronger.
If Zikwe’s taxi pulled up in your village today, who would you want him to pick up? A teacher, caregiver, community leader, grandmother, aunt, or a friend who makes a difference every day. Tag her in the comments and let us celebrate her.
10/08/2026
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
For us, that village includes parents, caregivers, educators, researchers, community partners and trusted characters who make learning joyful and accessible.
Who is part of your child’s village? Tag someone who helps your family learn, grow or feel supported.
To the mothers, Gogos, day mothers, practitioners, educators, and caregivers who pour their hearts into raising and nurturing the next generation, we see you, we celebrate you, and we thank you. Today, we honour the women whose care, wisdom, and dedication help children thrive. May you take a moment to celebrate all that you have achieved and the lives you continue to shape every day. Here's to the women who help build stronger beginnings and brighter futures for children. to when we celebrated the ladies behind ’s Muppets.
Are you curious to see how other families laugh, play, learn and spend time together? Join Elmo, Kami and the rest of the gang as they visit some amazing families and discover what makes each one unique.
Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
05/08/2026
is full of courage, creativity and bright ideas. She reminds us that leaders come in many forms, such as the women in our homes and communities who keep showing up for children. Which woman inspires you to keep going? Tag her below.
03/08/2026
was the earliest teacher most of us knew, raise a hand if you remember tuning in to and seeing Madimpho with the lesson of the day.
We're turning 26 today!
There are 26 letters in the alphabet, and for 26 years we've been helping children learn them through the power of play. Let's have some birthday fun together, tell us the first word that comes to mind when you think of Takalani Sesame?
29/07/2026
Today is 's Birthday. Help us wish our favourite uncle a wonderful birthday in the comments. Thank you, Zikwe, for bringing laughter, kindness and joyful learning to children and families across South Africa.