Zeo and his three siblings were raised by their mother in what may be described by some as an unconventional home. She was a driving-force in his life in that she instilled and nurtured in him the ambition and drive to strive ceaselessly to realise his goals.
During 1998 Zeo started conducting his first course in Paganism, informally teaching a few students. At that stage he had no credibility in the international community but it was this humble start that would set things in motion for him.
At the start of the new millennium Zeo was co-editor and co-founder of an E-zine called 'The Wiccan Read'. Through his association with the magazine he met Pagan Arch-Priestess Donna Darkwolf Vos. This meeting was a turning point in his life as from that day he knew without a shadow of a doubt that he himself eventually wanted to be an Arch-Priest of his own Tradition and the rest, as the saying goes, is history.
The influence and encouragement of these two women undoubtedly played a major part in Zeo becoming who he is today.
Zeo is also listed on the Who's Who of South Africa List
Media exposure
Counter Culture | 2017 EDIT
Community Media Trust filmed a 47 minute documentary on Paganism. I was one of the two interviewees for the show.
Wild Hunt E-Zine | 2017 EDIT
I was interviewed to share my memories and honour South African Pagan Leader Arch-Priestess Donna Darkwolf Vos.
Siyakola: Ons Glo, We Believe | 2016 EDIT
I was invited back to the show to educate the children on the Sabbath of Samhain.
SAfm Radio | 2016 EDIT
The witchcraft supression act of 1952 is being redrafted to the a friendlier act for us Pagans, I was asked to give my opinion on the new act and it's implications.
SIyakola, We Believe | 2014
Appeared on this Childrens television show to explain what Paganism is and how we celebrate the Sabbath of Ostara.
Penton E-Zine | 2013
As part of the Heritage month, Penton looks at Notrenlim Phoenix Tradition as one of the Heritage Traditions in South Africa. Zeo was interviewed by Bronwyn Katzke to tell people more about our Tradition.
The Pink Tongue | 2013
The story Zeo's handfasting was published.
The Pink Tongue | 2013
Zeo wrote a Afrikaans Short Story about love, having lost it and then regained it in death.
The Pink Tongue | 2013
Zeo wrote an article about the horrible death/murder of Matthew Shepard and it's relation to gay hate speech or gay "jokes" as some call it.
The Pink Tongue | 2013
The Pink Tongue (an LGBTI newspaper) was the the first media network to publish some of Zeo's non Pagan related writing. This article was about his experience of the Pink Loerie festival in Knysna
Skye Nation | 2013
Zeo was interviewed for this Entertainment lifestyle blog. It is not always pretty and not always above belt, but it is the raw truth, like it or not.
Penton E-Zine | 2012
One of Zeo's articles was published in the E-Zine. The Article takes a look at the Ouija Board and it's role in society.
Penton E-Zine | 2012
Zeo was interviewed by Bronwyn Katzke to share his opinion on the new ORCU (Occult Related Crime Unit) of the SAP (South African Police)
Issues of Faith TV Show | 2012
Zeo was interviewed to talk about how the elements play a role in our daily lives and spiritual practises.
Robison Regstreeks TV Show | 2012
Zeo was interviewed to talk about near death experiences and to explain what the people on the panel, that had these experiences, were going through.
Radio 702 Kate Turkington | 2011
Zeo was interviewed on her show, to talk about what Magick is.
UCT Radio | 2011
Zeo was interviewed to talk about the religious intolerance that was experienced by a Pagan at her local Pick 'n Pay.
Zoopy TV | 2010
Zeo was interviewed along with the Arch-Priestess Donna 'Darkwolf' Vos to talk about what Paganism is.
Free Spirit TV Show | 2007
Zeo was interviewed here with many other Pagans and Wiccans to discuss Handfastings (Pagan Wedding Ceremonies)
P4 Radio | 2006
Zeo was interviewed to discuss what the Midsummer Solstice means to Pagans
Issues of Faith TV Show | 2006
Zeo appeared with Witches Unite on their show that discussed Luck and Destiny
E-TV News | 2005
With the release of the Harry Potter movie, Zeo was interviewed to create awareness for Paganism
The Daily Voice News Paper | 2005
Zeo Was interviewed to discuss his Pagan practices for their Halloween issue.
Take 5 TV Show | 2005
Representing the Wiccan Read Magazine in a ritual with Witches Unite and Laluna drumming to honour women on Woman's Day.
Cape Argus News Paper | 2004
Zeo was interviewed along with the High Priestess Claudette 'Mourgaine' Steenkamp to talk about the discrimination that an MTN advert showed against Wicca
Free Spirit TV Show | 2002
Zeo was interviewed alongside the High Priestess Claudette 'Mourgaine' Steenkamp to talk about the Pagan origins of Christmas
Academic Achievements
Cape Town Tarot Association | 2013
On the 16th of March Zeo was called back as a guest Lecturer to the CTTA to give a lecture on Magick (what it is and how it works) and the four sacred tools.
Cape Town Tarot Association | 2012
Zeo was a honoured with being a Guest lecturer at the CTTA. The topic that he lectured about was Chakra's and the Kundalini.
Bothasig Holistic Fair | 2013 - Present
In 2013 he was honoured at not only doing a talk at the Fair but as being a resident lecturer that gives a short Lecture every month on various topics. The first lecture started with a brief introduction on the Chakra's which was on the 11 of May.
Magic Academy Scholarship | 2010
Zeo was granted a Scholarship for the Academy of Magic in Johannesburg but declined due to responsibilities in NPT.
Other Achievements
Pagan Freedom Day | 2013
Zeo, with the help of NPT members and Daniela Leigh, organized the very successful PFD event for Cape Town. It is also the first time in the History of this country that Pagan Posters went up on roadside poles.
Beltaine 2012 | 2012
Zeo, with his amazing team, conducted the Beltaine festival. Which was the first two day festival for any Pagan event in Cape Town and the first time the actual Great Rite was performed at a public Sabbath.
Beltaine 2010 Opening | 2010
Zeo was honoured to be asked to do a opening speech at the the Beltaine festival of 2010, where the first ever mass handfasting in South Africa took place, conducted by the Arch-Priestess Donna 'Darkwolf' Vos and himself.
SAPC Mellville Mandate | 2007
Zeo had the honour of being one of the guests at the first ever Pagan Council that was held in this country. This was made possible by the High Priest Gunther Graf and Arch-Priestess Donna Darkwolf Vos.
Doreen Valiente Book of Remembrance | 2003
Zeo was privileged enough to be asked to sign the Book of Remembrance of the greatest Lady in Wicca.
