Back in the early 70s, Hein Gonnermann was one of the Architects that helped start television in South Africa. Subsequently he directed many Cultural events for Television; Choirs, Ensembles, Rock Bands, Pianists, Orchestras, Ballets and Operas. One of his career highlights was his Opera in Afrikaans, Swarte Piet (1982). Many of his peers watch this channel.