Sanlam is a proud founding sponsor of Takalani Sesame, a key contributor to the early childhood education of South African children since 2000.

The programme is broadcast on SABC radio and television stations and reaches more than 2 million children between the ages of two and nine years with critically important educational messages every year. It is the South African adaptation of the American programme Sesame Street which is broadcast in 130 countries. It has been specially adapted for the unique needs of South African children in helping make them school ready with the necessary tools to make a success of their entire school career right from day one.

Click here to read more about the unique nature of Takalani Sesame.

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Come celebrate stories of success with Sanlam

At Sanlam, success is something we’re always striving for. And we’ve found that one of the best ways to help people celebrate the success they’ve achieved – and the success they hope for – is for them and others to get together and share their stories.

That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at the Sanlam Stories of Success event being held in the following areas near you:

DATE	AREA	SITE LOCATION	ADDRESS
8 October 2011	Rustenburg	Foros Spar	Monareng Street Hlabane
15 October 2011	Polokwane	Mall of the North	Cnr R81 and N1 interchange Bendor Polokwane
22 October 2011	Pietermaritzburg	Traffic Department	Cnr Church and Market Road
29 October 2011	Durban	Bridge City	Bridge City Town Centre Kwamashu
5 November 2011	Empangeni	Sanlam Centre	335 Maxwell Drive
12 November 2011	Port Elizabeth	Greenacres Mall, Port Elizabeth	Ring Road
19 November 2011	East London	Mdantsane Mall	Cnr Billy Road and Quanza Highway, East London
3 December 2011	Western Cape	Vangate Mall	Cnr Vanguard Drive, Klipfontein Road, and the N2 Athlone, Cape Town

You can look forward to a day of hearing and sharing stories of success, spending some time with the family and some of your favourite Takalani Sesame Muppets. Plus, there will also be fantastic prizes and giveaways – including the chance to win a special Sanlam celebration at your home for 30 people*.

You’ll also get the chance to update your details, ask questions and find out anything else you want to know from the Sanlam advisers who’ll be there too.

Sanlam policyholders enjoy special VIP treatment. Please bring your Policy number and ID book with you for positive identification.

So make sure you don’t miss out - we look forward to sharing in your stories of success.

*Terms and conditions apply.