Takalani Sesame：Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by

Miguel Balona
(26 episodes, 2020): Christo Davids
(26 episodes, 2020): Kgaitsedi Mabunda
(26 episodes, 2020): Donovan Pietersen
(26 episodes, 2020): Muntu Zwane
(26 episodes, 2020): Stephen Abbott
(22 episodes, 2013)

Series Writing Credits

Damon Berry
(26 episodes, 2020): Elmi de Pauw
(26 episodes, 2020): Muzi Diamini
(26 episodes, 2020): Judy Jake
(26 episodes, 2020): Karabo Lediga
(26 episodes, 2020): Adrian Loveland
(26 episodes, 2020): Ameera Patel
(26 episodes, 2020): Patronella Sello
(26 episodes, 2020): Nick Warren
(26 episodes, 2020): Charlie Sapadin
(2007-2008) (unknown episodes)

Series Cast

Lindani Nkosi
Â Moshe 26 episodes, 2020: Damon Berry
Â Elmo 26 episodes, 2020: Tiaan Slabbert
Â Tooter Flooters 26 episodes, 2020: Bethany-Joy Jiyane
Â Basma 26 episodes, 2020: Tyson Ngubeni
Â Jad 26 episodes, 2020: Nyanga Tshabalala
Â Zikwe 26 episodes, 2020: Lebo Mochudi
Â Grover 26 episodes, 2020: Lungile Mtsweni
Â Chicken 26 episodes, 2020: Nozizwe Zulu
Â Kami 26 episodes, 2020: Hizel Riffel
Â Jad's Arms 26 episodes, 2020: Sbusiso Mthimkhulu
Â Grover's Arms 26 episodes, 2020: Sheron Mekoa
Â Kami's Arms 26 episodes, 2020: Tumi Maretele
Â Zuzu 26 episodes, 2020: Reshoketswe Maredi
Â Zikwe's Arms 26 episodes, 2020: Huey Louw
Â Salie unknown episodes: Thando Hopa
Â Thando unknown episodes: Alwyn Swart
Â O'm Karel unknown episodes: Mosa Kaiser
Â Tshidi unknown episodes: Motshabi Tyelele
Â Ma'Dimpho unknown episodes: Moona Chouglay
Â Moona unknown episodes: Elizabeth Mathebula
Â Nkgono unknown episodes: Shafa'ath-Ahmad Khan
Â Yusuf unknown episodes: Reece Louw
Â Dumisane unknown episodes

Series Produced by

Naila Farouky
executive producer (221 episodes, 2000-2008): Horace Rayners
executive producer (169 episodes, 2000-2003): Scott Cameron
executive producer (52 episodes, 2020-2021): Sandra Amadio
series producer (26 episodes, 2020): Elmi de Pauw
content producer (26 episodes, 2020): Terri-Sue Fraser
senior producer (26 episodes, 2020): Monique Garden
line producer (26 episodes, 2020): Jason Hoff
executive producer (26 episodes, 2020): Judy Jake
series producer (26 episodes, 2020): Stan Joseph
executive producer (26 episodes, 2020): Khomotso Kekana
line producer (26 episodes, 2020): Daniel LaPook
associate producer (26 episodes, 2020): Adrian Loveland
creative producer (26 episodes, 2020): Andrea Palumbos
supervising producer (26 episodes, 2020): Krisan Pather
executive producer (26 episodes, 2020): Motshidisi Tale
commissioning editor (26 episodes, 2020): Nick Warren
executive producer (26 episodes, 2020): Stan Joseph
executive producer (2 episodes, 2020): Bronwyn Berry
producer (2000) (unknown episodes): Seipati Bulane-Hopa
executive producer (unknown episodes): Steve Harper
associate producer (unknown episodes)

Series Music by

Andre Abrahamse
(26 episodes, 2020): Kutlwano Masote
(25 episodes, 2020): Marshall Harmse
(24 episodes, 2020): David Knowles
(24 episodes, 2020): Sven Larsen
(24 episodes, 2020): Adrian Loveland
(24 episodes, 2020): Andrea Palumbos
(24 episodes, 2020): Tshepang Ramoba
(24 episodes, 2020): Joel Assaizky
(unknown episodes): Caiphus Semenya
(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by

Johannes Schoutsen
(26 episodes, 2020)

Series Editing by

Miguel Balona
(26 episodes, 2020): Chris Carstens
(26 episodes, 2020): Nikki Comninos
(26 episodes, 2020): Candice Frank
(26 episodes, 2020): Matala Maranyane
(26 episodes, 2020): Cremer Van'Dango
(26 episodes, 2020): Bradley Katzen
(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by

David Barkham
(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by

Lisa Perry
(26 episodes, 2020): Chenette Swanepoel
(26 episodes, 2020)

Series Production Management

Kamogelo Aphane
production manager (26 episodes, 2020): Greg Canning
adr post-production (26 episodes, 2020): Thuli Lote
production manager (26 episodes, 2020): Cremer Van'Dango
post-production supervisor (26 episodes, 2020)

Series Art Department

KayKay Kraft
art department standby (26 episodes, 2020): Kekeletso Lithebe
prop master (26 episodes, 2020): Mpho Magadza
set dressing / standby props (26 episodes, 2020): Collen Zwai Makubela
art department standby (26 episodes, 2020): Theto Maleka
set dressing / standby props (26 episodes, 2020): Arno Moreland
props (26 episodes, 2020): Lisa Younger
props / set dressing / standby props (26 episodes, 2020): Faith Zwane
craft (26 episodes, 2020): Michael Hyman
scenic artist (unknown episodes): Roland Hunter
scenic artist (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department

Senkhane Montsitsi
adr recordist / re-recording mixer / Dubbing Recordist (52 episodes, 2020-2021): Shani Botha
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Keagan Cannel
audio operator (26 episodes, 2020): Dihlonofatso Dihlakanyane
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Marshall Harmse
final mix (26 episodes, 2020): Andile Khumalo
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Inno Tjhudo Klass
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Lindokuhle Mahlangu
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Snenhlanhla Mahlangu
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Kutloano Makgele
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Zondwa Mditshwa
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Nicolaas Mitchell
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Eric Maera Mmusi
final mix (26 episodes, 2020): Nthati Mokotedi
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Katlego Ndlovu
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Biko Nhlangothi
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Matshidiso Ntsobe
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Musa Radebe
sound (26 episodes, 2020): Mikah Scrooby
child's voice (26 episodes, 2020): Ayanda Sithole
sound assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Ian Arrow
sound mixer (26 episodes, 2021): Greg Canning
ADR Recordist / re-recording mixer (26 episodes, 2021): Nicholas Mboweni
ADR Recordist / re-recording mixer (26 episodes, 2021)

Series Visual Effects by

Lebo Mochudi
junior wrangler (26 episodes, 2020): Zandile Tlale
junior wrangler (26 episodes, 2020): Cremer Van'Dango
visual effects (26 episodes, 2020)

Series Camera and Electrical Department

Donovan Blomerus
lighting operator (26 episodes, 2020): Ralph Bronzin
stills photographer (26 episodes, 2020): Simon Lebelo
best boy (26 episodes, 2020): Pieter Lombard
director of photography (26 episodes, 2020): Chuck Manganyi
camera operator (26 episodes, 2020): Mannie Manim
lighting designer (26 episodes, 2020): Thabiso Scarra Masiangoe
best boy (26 episodes, 2020): Lenny Modise
gaffer (26 episodes, 2020): Malwandla Navela
camera assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Nkateko Ngomane
camera operator (26 episodes, 2020): Mike Phokontsi
grip assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Patrick Taxx Ratlou
cameraman (26 episodes, 2020): Loveson Xaba
grip assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Mandla Raymond Ngomane
video tape operator (25 episodes, 2020): Thamsanqa Grant Nkosi
video tape operator (25 episodes, 2020)

Series Casting Department

Mandla Raymond Ngomane
video tape operator (1 episode, 2020): Thamsanqa Grant Nkosi
video tape operator (1 episode, 2020)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department

Theto Maleka
wardrobe (26 episodes, 2020)

Series Location Management

Neo Matsunyane
location director (26 episodes, 2020)

Series Script and Continuity Department

Amanda Kholwane
script coordinator (26 episodes, 2020): Nupi Makhobo
continuity (26 episodes, 2020): Victoria Sikhakhane
script supervisor (26 episodes, 2020): Suzzi Swanepoel
continuity (26 episodes, 2020)

Series Transportation Department

Lesego Dube
cast driver / puppeteer driver (26 episodes, 2020): Calvin Makgahela
puppeteer driver (26 episodes, 2020): Katlego Makgahlela
cast driver (26 episodes, 2020): Mike Phokontsi
driver assistant (26 episodes, 2020)

Series Additional Crew

Fatima Abdelwahab
educational programs coordinator (26 episodes, 2020): Mary An
senior director of international programs (26 episodes, 2020): Erentia Bedeker
muppet wrangler (26 episodes, 2020): Damon Berry
puppeteer coaching team (26 episodes, 2020): Jeanette Butler
head of production finance (26 episodes, 2020): Stephen de Kock
head of production (26 episodes, 2020): Lesego Dube
production assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Kim Foulds
head of international research (26 episodes, 2020): Jacqui Hlongwane
programming manager (26 episodes, 2020): Andy Jones
head wrangler (26 episodes, 2020): GegÃª Leme Joseph
production designer (26 episodes, 2020): Amanda Kholwane
production assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Alexa Luciano
production department assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Katlego Makgahlela
production assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Tebogo Makokoe
production coordinator (26 episodes, 2020): Reshoketswe Maredi
puppeteer coaching team (26 episodes, 2020): Tumi Maretele
puppeteer coaching team (26 episodes, 2020): Sheron Mekoa
puppeteer coaching team (26 episodes, 2020): Takatso Mohlakoana
cultural advisor / transcriber (26 episodes, 2020): Lesego Mokoena
production assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Robert Moremi
scheduler (26 episodes, 2020): Naledi Morobi
head of facilities (26 episodes, 2020): Ofentse Motlhanke
muppet wrangler (26 episodes, 2020): Molly Moyo
caterer (26 episodes, 2020): Dudu Mphuthi
childminder (26 episodes, 2020): Sibusiso Mthethwa
studio assistant (26 episodes, 2020): Merlin Naicker
group executive (26 episodes, 2020): Gina Nunes
instrument developer (26 episodes, 2020): Mari Payne
senior manager of education (26 episodes, 2020): Stef Prioreschi
set construction (26 episodes, 2020): Dikeledi Rakau
scheduling manager (26 episodes, 2020): Abram Rapelwana
technical assistance (26 episodes, 2020): Hizel Riffel
choreography (26 episodes, 2020): Sunny Sekopane
production support (26 episodes, 2020): Nomfundo Sibiya
brand manager (26 episodes, 2020): Dominique Spooner
production coordinator (26 episodes, 2020): Eric Stern
caterer (26 episodes, 2020): Johan Strydom
digital imaging technician (26 episodes, 2020): Chenette Swanpoel
set design (26 episodes, 2020): Danie Swart
head of genre (26 episodes, 2020): Matt Tapson
grade (26 episodes, 2020): Liesl Thomson
operations manager (26 episodes, 2020): Nyanga Tshabalala
puppeteer head coach (26 episodes, 2020): Cremer Van'Dango
post production supervisor (26 episodes, 2020): Renee Williams
general manager of content hub (26 episodes, 2020): Veronica Wulff
senior director of media operations (26 episodes, 2020): Soentjie Gomes Xavier
choreography (26 episodes, 2020): Lisa Younger
head wrangler / technical drawings (26 episodes, 2020): Nozizwe Zulu
puppeteer coaching team (26 episodes, 2020): Omar Samuels
production coordinator (26 episodes, 2021): Jeanette Butler Green
key accountant (2 episodes, 2020): Taryn Collister
studio co ordinator (unknown episodes)