Netwerk24 Feeskafee 
Afrikaans 
30 min
Henning van Aswegen writes folktales and children’s stories about the Free State’s warm-hearted people and amusing little animals from his childhood along the Sand River. In VrystaatStories, we meet Mossieman and Geronkie the Donkey, who lead locals into mischievous adventures and pranks. The stories are original, humorous, and suitable for ages 8 to 80. At the festival, Henning will not only read aloud: he also brings along old toys and demonstrates them so children can see how people used to play, while learning about respect, empathy, and care.
Henning van Aswegen, born in Bloemfontein, served as a commissioned officer in the South African Defence Force and in civilian intelligence services. While studying at Potchefstroom University, he worked as a stringer for South African Associated Newspapers and later became a political correspondent for the Perskor Group. He is an intelligence historian and author, known for works such as Spioenmeesters, The Spymasters of South Africa, Die Buro, Training Intelligence Officers, and Russian Espionage in South Africa.
