the movement of the sun during the day; a farmer plants corn and waits for rain (2000) The Muppets learn that whenever we talk about transport we must also talk about safety; a bird helps a monkey get bananas (2000) This is what my body can do (2000) The children look at some special things that they can make or do (2000) Children make their own elephant masks for a performance (2000) Children greet each other in 11 languages (2000) A little boy's sister has HIV and learns coping strategies (2000) Losing things, looking for them and finding them are at the heart of this show (2001) This show looks at different feelings and how we can express these feelings (2001) Zuzu and Moshe share memories of toys they used to have; combing your hair can be fun (2001) In a song we learn that insects are part of the circle of life (2001) The Muppets and the children learn that everything and everybody needs water (2001) In this show we see the Muppets busy with activities that need persistence and concentration; an ant works around an obstacle in his path (2001) Zikwe and Zuzu use a telescope to look at the moon (2001) Awards In late 2022 the program was nominated for an Annual Kidscreen Award in the Preschool Programming category. Controversies The introduction of an HIV-positive Muppet, Kami, to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS was widely criticised by the U.S. political right, with such groups as the American Family Association seeing it as a means for homosexual activists to influence young viewers. An estimated 17% of South Africa's population aged 15–49 have HIV/AIDS. References External links Official Website IMDb - Takalani Sesame Sesame Workshop Website Kami formally appointed by the UN as a global champion for children An HIV-positive muppet Sesame Street international co-productions South African television shows featuring puppetry 2000 South African television series debuts 2003 South African television series endings 2007 South African television series debuts 2009 South African television series endings South African children's television series South African Broadcasting Corporation television shows South African television series based on American television series