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Petersen's death leaves 'giant void'
17/12/2006 14:34  - (SA)  

Taliep Petersen. (Die Burger)
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  • Cape Town - The Democratic Alliance on Sunday sent its condolences to Taliep Petersen's family.

    The award-winning theatre, music and television personality was killed on Saturday night in an apparent robbery at his Athlone home.

    "Petersen has made an enormous contribution to South African theatre and his work with fellow artist David Kramer has earned several awards.

    His death leaves a giant void in our theatre industry," said DA spokesperson for arts and culture, Desiree van der Walt.

    "We trust that the SAPS will track down his killers as soon as possible."

    Petersen was 56 at the time of his death.

    The former District Six resident, who had been interested in music since a very young age, as a teenager won the Post newspaper's Mr Entertainment competition in 1968, according to the English Theatre Frankfurt website.

    Peterson's first role in musical theatre was as a cast member of the touring production Hair in Maseru, Lesotho followed by performances in Godspell and Pippin.

    In 1979 he studied at the Fitznell School of Music in Surrey, England, and was so inspired by the UK's West End shows that he wrote a revue based on his memories of New Year in Cape Town.

    This revue was called Carnival a la District Six.

    In the 80s, he started a successful band called Sapphyre which played in hotels all over the country. The band released an album called Rosa which reinterpreted traditional Cape Malay songs in a modern style.

    In 1986 Petersen joined with popular Afrikaans singer, David Kramer, and together they wrote their first musical titled District Six.

    "I always wanted to tell the story about District Six," Petersen told the website, Cape Town Magazine.

    "And I knew I wanted to do the project with David, whom I met 30 years ago during a concert at the University of Cape Town. When I moved back to Cape Town, I had a priority list. On top of that list I had 'hooking up with David', to write and produce District Six."

    District Six was staged in the West End in London.

    Together Petersen and Kramer co-wrote another six musicals: Fairyland, Crooners, Poison, Klop Klop, Kat and the Kings and Ghoema.

    In 1998, Kat and the Kings won the Laurence Olivier award for best new musical.

    According to Cape Town Magazine online, Ghoema was hailed in South Africa as Petersen and Kramer's best creation so far.

    The musical explored and celebrated the musical heritage and early history of Cape Town.

    In 2001 Petersen began work on a 13-part television series on the history of District Six - O'se Distrik Ses - that won a number of SA awards.

    In 2002, he wrote songs for a sitcom he had conceived called Alie Barber. Due to its success, the filming of a second series was commissioned.

    In February this year, Petersen produced his first Afrikaans album.

    On Sunday afternoon the police were still looking for Petersen's killers.

     
     

     
         
      Taliep Peterson
    17/12/2006 15:50
    How very sad it is, that we have lost another wonderfull person to crime. How many other, not so famous people, died just last week, at the hands of criminals? When will this stop, and more importantly, when will our Goverment stand up against criminals in this country? - Juan de Wet
     
      taliep petersen
    17/12/2006 16:42
    This is very sad Ifeel speechless is because of Taliep that I started to enjoy theatre.And just to show you these criminals dont care if you are famous or not they will get anywhere or anyone,a famous name won,t gaurente your life.Our government is afraid of these criminals because they did vote for them. - violet simons
     
      Taliep Peterson
    17/12/2006 21:28
    Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Taliep. Indeed,his legend will live on. I am sending you this from my new home in New Zealand. Why? Crime. May God grant you strenght to get through this sad, difficult time. Kia Kaha Taznah, Quinton, Tamika and Sasha Prins Auckland, New Zealand - Taznah Prins
     
      Heartbroken & utterly speechless
    17/12/2006 23:29
    Inna lielaahie wa inna ielayhie raaji-oon. Taliep was one of the people that I really respected & admired.I hope South Afica realises what a great man they have lost. May Allah put sabr in the hearts of the family members and may Allah grant Taliep Petesen a high place in Jannah Insha-Allah Ameen. - Wadaiyah Taliep Khan
     
      The senseless killing of Taliep Peterson
    17/12/2006 23:37
    Yet another talented star from South Africa, gone too soon. I hope they catch the killers and stop their trail of carnage. - Hellen S Kerali
     
      Taliep Petersen
    18/12/2006 03:03
    It is a horrible, violent & unfair tragedy that struck the family, loved-one's, friends & fans of Taliep Petersen. He will live on in our memories always, because there wont be anyone of his kind in our generation. A legend that will be sadly missed by CAPE TOWN, RSA as well as THE WORLD. Rest In Peace, Mr Petersen! - M.Abrahams
     
         
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