Johannes Dawid Zeeman, best known as Dawie, was born May 16th, 1975 in Paarl, South Africa, but spent his formative years in the nearby town of Wellington. Dawie attended Hugenote High School for a while and later completed his high school career at Drostdy High in Worcester due to an interest in pursuing a career as a tradesman. After completing his N5 diploma in electronics, he enjoyed a long career in the Information Technology sector. Currently, he is working at a small bulk SMS service provider as a customer support consultant. His passion for stories and creativity finally convinced him to write his first novel, Owen Able and the Two-Headed Dragon, in 2023.