Petersen’s death leaves ‘giant void’

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.Nampa-Sapa”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.Nampa-Sapa

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