My highest respect to the SADF RECCE Teams. Respect from a former Mountain infrantry trooper from Germany. Respekt und kameradschaftliche Grüße eines ehemaligen Gebirgsjäger der deutschen Bundeswehr. 2. / GebJgBtl. 231 Bad Reichenhall
Fighting Group Juliet Lieutenant. 1977-1979. Later 1Mech Bt. A bit after my time after being in Ops Moscow, Vietnam and Carrot. I have huge respect for this dude. I was implementing computer systems at the SA Naval dockyard in Simonstown when this all went down, and programme manager for submarine maintenance (InfoPlan) in 85. My brother was a 32 Battalion Captain . Caught up with him at Buffalo while doing a camp while at uni at Bungane bridge (Divundu now) in 80. Both of us taken down with RPD's in V ambushes in 78 and 81 near Cuvelai. We both survived at least. But the wait till a morning casevac was never ending and we do share the memory over a whisky every now and then. I do not care about the fact that we are the forgotten generation. It has made us strong and turned us into determined, focussed businessmen who have ethically made millions. God bless South Africa.
Captain Krubert Nel was the second in command of the Cabinda raid, shot, injured and escaped to the submarine. Recovered and went on to command 4 Recce and retired as a Major General in the SANDF.
You thanking this moron for the atrocities they committed to the Namibian people? We are here still licking wounds and you there thanking this colonizer?
@@AndrewMiles no he's thanking a soldier for doing his job and doing it well. you want someone to blame, look at germans who started all this by taking over namibia in ww1.... thank swapo for trying violence instead of talking.....read up on what swpo did, planting mines on road used by civilians. they avoided SADF at all costs and only tried to traget civilians, they stole children and raped women to get them to turn against SA..... but yea, go ahead and blame a soldier who was doing his job, that shows just how damn stupid you are
Really enjoyed this interview. It is amazing to see how men like this who have lived a life full of adventure and adversity can be so humble about their accomplishments. Look forward to reading his books.
This is a riveting story of exceptional bravery told by a really excellent soldier. One of our most rigorously trained special force soldiers who I am most honored to have as my friend.
thanks a lot l wish l would be there. Mr. Wynand du Toit, you are genuine army . and you make me to Remember my Father was A UNITA Patriot. you dissave to be in Angolan History, it make me to feel more attached with your Experience.
I was just going to watch 5 minutes or so of this video but ended up watching the whole fascinating story. I salute Captain du Toit - he was a soldier doing his job and he even appreciated that his 'opponents' were also soldiers doing their job. The Cuban doctors saved his arm and he gave them credit for that. Jesse Jackson's theatricals and the comment from Wynand's Cuban captors thereafter very telling! And at the end the reflections , the advice that what you are now is a product of what you were etc - inspiring I thought. Thank you Captain du Toit.
Greatest respect to this Viking and the other members of his team. Watching this brought back memories of the smell of premix and sea water. Impressed by the candid humility after everything that happened.
I had to volunteer to do my national service as I had a British passport and all my friends had their call up papers. I just want to thank you for sharing your story. I had the privilege of graduating from Naval College in Gordon's bay as a Sub Lt with my father at the time a Navy Diver Lt Cdr attending my graduation. The Admiral at my graduation was trained as a diver by my father so it was a very special occasion for me. Why I'm writing this is out of respect to you special forces guys. You were all a serious cut above the rest. My father was also in the SAS and never shared a single story or event he was evolved in. It made him a very distant individual never showing any emotion at all. Baie Baie dankie vir alles. Suid Africa is aan you verskildig. Sterkte en lank lewe.
I was also on the border of south west in a very minor role and was seeking for answers. Thanks to you now I understand whay Botha took 2 years of our lifes and 10 camps after that
Thanks for this....I remember all this going down.. But obviously heard more about why it went down from this interview. Wynand is a great South African AFAIC.
Please talk with Wynand again if you could, such an interesting story and life. More information about his military time, his life now and his theory of his captivity would do great. Thanks for this content and I wish you well. Cheers
Amazing story; touched by the heroism displayed by this man and all the honest soldiers like him who fought to defend their people. Being from Somalia I'm haunted by the collapse of my own country under circumstances of betrayal by politics.
The Americans interference in the change over from the old South Africa to the new government was exactly the same interference by the Americans and the British governments that happened to the Rhodesians . The Mugabe regime was not ready or responsible enough to rule a country , and Ian Smith told the world this , but America and Britain interfered with their evil dirty politics . Politicians are the cause of all wars , they are responsible for the millions of deaths all over this world ! I found this interesting and the interview was very honest and professional . Sadly imprisoned for what .. my heart feels sad for this man . My respect goes out to him and sorrow for those soldiers that lost their lives because of those politicians .
Wynand, Thank you for your Service, Salute you. You Cleared up some of the misconceptions I had, looking back, and wondering what actually happened. I was in the SADF from '75 to '82 -Infantry Group and lost many friends for nothing. You right, we won the battles and sadly lost the war. I would like to read your books, as very little is available for this period in our history. would like to think our service actually made a difference somewhere. Wish you well, good health and restful future.
I read about Operation Argon in 'Iron Fist from the Sea' - which was a compelling read in itself. This interview gives a whole new perspective on the politics surrounding military ops that most of us have no idea about...
@Holland Karoly McCain was a traitor and my President has shown more respect for military than any other President period. Why are you here if you hate military veterans and love traitor John McCain so much? Why the need to disrespect someone paying tribute to a real war hero...not a liar. Voetsek. I should not have responded but I will not allow you to lie on my President. Get in line....behind the rest of the stupid assholes...steeple make me sick. You watch too much mainstream media bullshit. Go find the truth for yourself and stop believing every lie spoon fed to you by people with an agenda.
He did not even have to suffer 10% of what Black patriots who opposed Apartheid and who were persecuted by the Apartheid security police, intelligence service and military went through when they got into the arms of the enemy. In fact, we failed to punish most of these Apartheid terrorists who have committed heinous acts against the people of South Africa. We still need to deal with those Apartheid terrorists, former soldiers and policemen, who have committed atrocities against South Africans.
@@katastrophe7022 - You fell for the propaganda hook, line and sinker. The black people suffered more under their own people than what the Apartheid government could ever do and has gotten much worse today. Watch this video to get a better understanding, www.bitchute.com/video/Xbh9yaVzMk9w.
@@katastrophe7022 You of very little knowledge - Communist regimes were responsible for the death of 148M people over the period 1900-1999. It's because of fools like you that SA is in this unholy mess!
dankie broer vir jou storie wat die dots konekt . jy was gebruik deur die messelaars en hulle maaitjies die broederbonders om ons almal te uitverkoop vir die nuwe wereld order
I met this amazing soldier last year in Krugerdorp and bought 2 of his books and could not put it down before I finished reading both! How sad to see the politicians of South Africa and especially Pik Botha and the disgusting betrayal 🤬🤬🤬
Wow wow and wow again. The story behind the story. I was in the army serving The State Presidents Guard and I was astounded by the pace things progressed from PW to FW. Little did we know as we were only national service men at the time and did as we were told. Great story and thank you. Put some perspective into it all.
You have to be very low-IQ to believe that the narrative of the bald headed alcoholic ex-soldier represents the absolute truth. This is just his subjective interpretation, this guy can't even speak basic English, yet you believe he is the custodian of absolute truth? Judging by your low-IQ utterances you clearly must be a Boer.
@@katastrophe7022 Your pretty disgusting remarks say much about you as a person. Unfortunately that little Island which you so hanker after culturally will with the present demographic trends be inhabited by a Pakistani, Muslim & other 3rd worlders majority within 50 years. The Anglo Saxons will be a minority group.
@@katastrophe7022 it was because of these bald headed alcoholic ex-soldiers, who protected our borders, that your parents was alive to make the mistake of bringing you into this world. Today you want to sit and cry because your brothers and sisters from Zimbabwe is taking your jobs. Just remember your brothers and sisters had jobs in the apartheid years. Now that apartheid is no more, you still want to blame whites. Who promised you washing machines, jobs and houses? You are clearly blinded by your own anger that your so called beloved ANC is taking everything for themselves. Hating whites so much I appreciate the fact that your promoting The White Karate Kid.
@@renierkotze1288 Wasn't Karate Kid banned in SA because it depicted friendly relations between whites, Asians and Blacks? I have to disappoint you, I was not born in Apartheid SA, but in good old Germany. You really have some nerves asking me to be thankful for the suffering you folks have brought over my family and most South Africans.
Brilliant. Thank you for the truth and thank you for helping me validate many things that have happened in my life and the subsequent actions i have taken . Thank for your service and you are a Hero to me. God Bless
Wynand ek het daardie tyd alles omtrent jou gevolg. Sal nooit vergeet toe jy terug gekom het daardie dag...hoe verniel jy was. Ek so bly jy lyk so goed. Ek salute jou!!
Ek het hierdie man se storie destyds gevolg. N paar maande gelede d voorreg gehad om hom te hoor praat in lewende lywe Ek kon nie bly vir die 2de helfte nie. Ek het gehuil in stilte terwyl hy sy storie( net n klein bietjie) daarvan vertel. Ek het vir God kom dankie se by my eie huis vir die Wynand du Toit's in ons land en almal wat d letsels dra van daardie tyd se gebeure. Ons het geslaap al die jare onder n warm snoeskombers omdat julle daar was.
An interesting interview from the other side of the fence. Politicians f**** anyone, it's a lesson for everyone. 🇿🇦 belongs to everyone who lives in it, I still think this was the best deal for everyone. I need to have this book. Thanks Wynand.
Good interview with Col du Toit. South Africa was certainly misled by ruling class in 1994 but nothing is forever and something will ultimately be salvaged from the wreckage.
Sold out by your own government, led into a trap, massively outnumbered and outgunned, and they still manage to only get three while the rest escape to safety. A 45min battle! How good where these boys!!!!! Respek Kaptein du Toit, dit sal 'n eer wees on U te salueer.
What is sad about this, is that once you really listen to Wynand, you realize that he, just as many others at the time, was mere pawns in a greater scheme of things. This is the same for anyone that worked or where in service for so many years. Today, people like Wynand has to answer for wrongs of the past and the actual players in the game is long gone and safe. We, as an race, have been left behind to become mere fodder for what is to follow...
I love his accent. My mom was South African and her side of the family arrived in the Cape in about 1690 I believe. I served in the Rhodesian army and remember our guys commenting on how aggressive the South African soldiers were with a built-in desire to engage and kill. As one WW2 General said (or words to this effect) "give me 20 USA divisions to land in France, ten Brit divisions to hold the beach head and four South African divisions to finish off Germany". I have great respect for these big "Dutchmen"
Very interesting! Could not stop listening. Googled the Brazzaville Protocol and guess who signed it for South Africa - Roelof Botha (Pik)!! Was he the traitor in our midst?? Me thinks that😖😖
Wow, by "accident " I found this video sitting here in Canada. I spend myself 12 years in the SAAF, '83 till '95 and it's super interesting to found out the truth after all these years. I will order the books. My 12 yr old kid in Canada love reading about the SADF history.....especially the special forces history of Suid Afrika.
Do the Canadian authorities know that you served as a mercenary for a foreign state, in fact a country that was under an embargo for it's crude racist policies at the time? If not, they might know soon. I forwarded your comment to the authorities including screenshots and you channel's url, which will make it easy to identify you. Have a nice day apartheid pilot!
@@useryggfdcc So, you enjoyed killing the people of Southern Africa in order to maintain racist and illegitimate minority rule by the bigot Boer settlers?
Diss & Dad, please don't comment on something you don't have a clue about. You are acting like a baby, running to your mommy (government). These guys were doing their job. Loads of South African doctors that were educated in apartheid South Africa are saving lives and catching babies in your country.
@@philipdutoit20 Yes, these Apartheid terrorists were doing their job: killing South Africans, Namibians, Angolans and Mozambicans in order to maintain the illegal minority rule of the so-called "Afrikaners" (in fact foreign settlers) nationalist regime. Each one of these Apartheid terrorists need to be treated in the same way as the Israelis treated Eichmann. They are traitors to the South African people, because they choose to support the anti-South African 'Afrikaner' nationalists.
Baie goed om te hoor wat het regtig gebeur. Kan in die beeldmateriaal uit jou weermagfoto's duidelik sien jy en Kokkie is (was) broers. Altwee groot helde in ons grensoorlog. Saluut!
What a fascinating interview and account. I never really knew about all of this. The way Wynand told it, was like sitting next to a fire with your grandfather. The setting was a bit odd, I like the outside idea, but mustve been a bit uncomfortable sitting on the ground basically and the glare coming from the bright sunlight didnt make for good picture quality. Nonetheless, lots of credit to an interviewer that is asking good questions and then leave the interviewee to answer at his own tempo - loved that. Thanks a lot for the upload!
Ex-SADF troop here 1988/89, we held the RECCE'S as gods among men be you a rock-spider or red-neck called up or volunteer the Staff would tell us stories of the Recce's exploits and wow!!!...
How many yanks served with the SA airborne units??? My husband n father in law both served in the SADF in the, 80's n they where Brits! Ons sal antwoord op jou roepstem, vir jou suid afrika! X
@Julie Haward Yea Sure Love. The Yanks didnt want or need to ,you silly Cow. Also why didnt your husband help us out with Northern Ireland???Was he too good for our Paras or our SBS?
I have been watching many of the videos relating to the Angolan war, interesting that the information is so scant and compartmentalised... Interesting that Wynand only began to piece the big picture much later on... I find it fascinating that the treaties and the terms and conditions of surrender are rarely know outside of the negotiating room. Even Codesa and the close-door meetings remain a mystery... The truth about the jameson raid is also obscured and left unconcluded, clearly there is a shadow power that hides behind all flags and nations while they are playing one game of Chess with the entire planet....
What a legend. He mentioned the bombing of the fuel installations in Beira @ 17:43, I personally know people from Beira from the Munhava and Pioneiros bairros that fled the explosions that night in 1982. I also happens to know one of the men that were setting the limpit mines that night. The story are just as interesting for the Beira port had many Russians during that time.
My highest respect to the SADF RECCE Teams. Respect from a former Mountain infrantry trooper from Germany. Respekt und kameradschaftliche Grüße eines ehemaligen Gebirgsjäger der deutschen Bundeswehr.
2. / GebJgBtl. 231 Bad Reichenhall
Fighting Group Juliet Lieutenant. 1977-1979. Later 1Mech Bt. A bit after my time after being in Ops Moscow, Vietnam and Carrot. I have huge respect for this dude. I was implementing computer systems at the SA Naval dockyard in Simonstown when this all went down, and programme manager for submarine maintenance (InfoPlan) in 85. My brother was a 32 Battalion Captain . Caught up with him at Buffalo while doing a camp while at uni at Bungane bridge (Divundu now) in 80. Both of us taken down with RPD's in V ambushes in 78 and 81 near Cuvelai. We both survived at least. But the wait till a morning casevac was never ending and we do share the memory over a whisky every now and then. I do not care about the fact that we are the forgotten generation. It has made us strong and turned us into determined, focussed businessmen who have ethically made millions. God bless South Africa.
Absolutely fantastic interview from someone who is speaking in their second language. Totally absorbing. Thank you for sharing it!
@Kendall Harper ip
Being a freedom fighter myself in Namibia, I totally in agreement with this honest soldier by narrating history. it is a really fantastic interview.
3:39
Respect!
Hoog wapper die Oranje, Blanje, Blou vlag
Betrayal is the bitterest pill to swallow.
A man of integrity and honour.
Captain Krubert Nel was the second in command of the Cabinda raid, shot, injured and escaped to the submarine. Recovered and went on to command 4 Recce and retired as a Major General in the SANDF.
I met Wynand on Scarborough beach many years ago...he served his country well..
Thank you sir....
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You thanking this moron for the atrocities they committed to the Namibian people? We are here still licking wounds and you there thanking this colonizer?
@@AndrewMiles no he's thanking a soldier for doing his job and doing it well. you want someone to blame, look at germans who started all this by taking over namibia in ww1.... thank swapo for trying violence instead of talking.....read up on what swpo did, planting mines on road used by civilians. they avoided SADF at all costs and only tried to traget civilians, they stole children and raped women to get them to turn against SA..... but yea, go ahead and blame a soldier who was doing his job, that shows just how damn stupid you are
Mnr Dankie vir jou diens Saluut groot respek.yster.
Thank you major. You are a real hero.
J. Nortje. 32 Battalion.
32 Battalion… the Buffaloes? You guys were the proper deal.
Mad respect for 32, our CO when I was deployed in signals was a captain from 32. Luckily he was very chilled when we met him
*kolonel
My oom was 'n 2de luitenant In 32. Hy is dood tydens operasie super.
Hi Wynand, powerful story you narating my brother. You are a good storyteller. May you leave longer.
I am just very sorry for the unnecessary death of your soldiers that day. You were a good Leader.
Really enjoyed this interview. It is amazing to see how men like this who have lived a life full of adventure and adversity can be so humble about their accomplishments. Look forward to reading his books.
What a story with such clarity to key questions
Ek Salueer jou Wynand.
"Problems and Obstacles in your life, define who you become"
This is a riveting story of exceptional bravery told by a really excellent soldier. One of our most rigorously trained special force soldiers who I am most honored to have as my friend.
Very lucky.
Must be full of priceless advice and lessons. 👍
thanks a lot l wish l would be there. Mr. Wynand du Toit, you are genuine army . and you make me to Remember my Father was A UNITA Patriot. you dissave to be in Angolan History, it make me to feel more attached with your Experience.
A lot of this now makes sense. Dankie Wynand.Held!
No mention of Kissinger's part in this devious tale.
I was just going to watch 5 minutes or so of this video but ended up watching the whole fascinating story. I salute Captain du Toit - he was a soldier doing his job and he even appreciated that his 'opponents' were also soldiers doing their job. The Cuban doctors saved his arm and he gave them credit for that. Jesse Jackson's theatricals and the comment from Wynand's Cuban captors thereafter very telling! And at the end the reflections , the advice that what you are now is a product of what you were etc - inspiring I thought. Thank you Captain du Toit.
He was prompted to Captain Respect Sir. Sergeant Retired SA AHQ
❤..nie net hy..maar elke weermag...man....kort erkenning....met respek....❤
SADF het baie sterk ouens wat apartheid beskerm nie ?!
Greatest respect to this Viking and the other members of his team.
Watching this brought back memories of the smell of premix and sea water.
Impressed by the candid humility after everything that happened.
Great story, I could listen to such stories all day.
I have to say - I am shaking because now I understand what was going on - salute and respect. sir !!!!! Thank you!
I had to volunteer to do my national service as I had a British passport and all my friends had their call up papers. I just want to thank you for sharing your story. I had the privilege of graduating from Naval College in Gordon's bay as a Sub Lt with my father at the time a Navy Diver Lt Cdr attending my graduation. The Admiral at my graduation was trained as a diver by my father so it was a very special occasion for me. Why I'm writing this is out of respect to you special forces guys. You were all a serious cut above the rest. My father was also in the SAS and never shared a single story or event he was evolved in. It made him a very distant individual never showing any emotion at all. Baie Baie dankie vir alles. Suid Africa is aan you verskildig. Sterkte en lank lewe.
Mooi gestel
Best wishes Lloyd, a fascinating post
Wat 'n soldaat......sterkte vir jou in die toekoms Wynand,,
I can remember seeing him on television when he was captured, and I can remember seeing his release on television too.
No bitterness. Strong in mind and body. Salute.
That was a very engrossingg excellent presentation! Please do get Wynand back on to talk some more, he did offer to do so!!!!
Well done Wynand , I also served and very impressed with your thinking and may your books provide an great pension to you.
I was also on the border of south west in a very minor role and was seeking for answers. Thanks to you now I understand whay Botha took 2 years of our lifes and 10 camps after that
What an admirable and brave man. Utterly compelling interview. Thanks for posting.
Thank you Wynand for explaining. So many open questions answered. God bless!
Man what a story major you are a legend and a real man van staal i salute you
Fantastic podcast! What a great guy Wynand is! Respect and Salute.
Thanks for this....I remember all this going down.. But obviously heard more about why it went down from this interview. Wynand is a great South African AFAIC.
Please talk with Wynand again if you could, such an interesting story and life. More information about his military time, his life now and his theory of his captivity would do great. Thanks for this content and I wish you well. Cheers
Amazing story; touched by the heroism displayed by this man and all the honest soldiers like him who fought to defend their people. Being from Somalia I'm haunted by the collapse of my own country under circumstances of betrayal by politics.
The Americans interference in the change over from the old South Africa to the new government was exactly the same interference by the Americans and the British governments that happened to the Rhodesians . The Mugabe regime was not ready or responsible enough to rule a country , and Ian Smith told the world this , but America and Britain interfered with their evil dirty politics . Politicians are the cause of all wars , they are responsible for the millions of deaths all over this world ! I found this interesting and the interview was very honest and professional . Sadly imprisoned for what .. my heart feels sad for this man . My respect goes out to him and sorrow for those soldiers that lost their lives because of those politicians .
I actialy cried. It is heartbreaking to think young soldiers lost their lives because of political players on the world stage playing chess.
Wynand, Thank you for your Service, Salute you. You Cleared up some of the misconceptions I had, looking back, and wondering what actually happened. I was in the SADF from '75 to '82 -Infantry Group and lost many friends for nothing. You right, we won the battles and sadly lost the war. I would like to read your books, as very little is available for this period in our history. would like to think our service actually made a difference somewhere. Wish you well, good health and restful future.
Thank you Wynand du Toit for your sacrifice for this Country. We are proud of you and the soldiers who gave up their lives for us. We will remrmber.
What did he sacrifice.
@@davidm3maniac201 no use trying to explain to someone who cannot read for himself
I read about Operation Argon in 'Iron Fist from the Sea' - which was a compelling read in itself. This interview gives a whole new perspective on the politics surrounding military ops that most of us have no idea about...
Amazing interview. Thank you.
Quite a fascinating interview. Will definitely pick up some books.
Thank you for your service Major, Salute!
WOW, what an honor. I have his book and this is a treasure to me. A true hero
@Holland Karoly McCain was a traitor and my President has shown more respect for military than any other President period. Why are you here if you hate military veterans and love traitor John McCain so much? Why the need to disrespect someone paying tribute to a real war hero...not a liar. Voetsek. I should not have responded but I will not allow you to lie on my President. Get in line....behind the rest of the stupid assholes...steeple make me sick. You watch too much mainstream media bullshit. Go find the truth for yourself and stop believing every lie spoon fed to you by people with an agenda.
@@ConservativeTexasWoman respect to you too Lady
I met the man in person, great person, you will in joy his book and the true stories.
Fascinating story about his POW experience! A+! Thank you!
Thank you for your Service. We need you guys more than ever
I had great respeck for Maj. Wynand du Toit serving with him on SAS Emily Hobhouse on many operations. God bless you.
Those were the days, my friend ....
damn, this man got a raw deal. A very interesting interview.
He did not even have to suffer 10% of what Black patriots who opposed Apartheid and who were persecuted by the Apartheid security police, intelligence service and military went through when they got into the arms of the enemy. In fact, we failed to punish most of these Apartheid terrorists who have committed heinous acts against the people of South Africa. We still need to deal with those Apartheid terrorists, former soldiers and policemen, who have committed atrocities against South Africans.
@@katastrophe7022 not as much as the current government has done.......
Enjoy the ride
@@katastrophe7022 - You fell for the propaganda hook, line and sinker. The black people suffered more under their own people than what the Apartheid government could ever do and has gotten much worse today. Watch this video to get a better understanding, www.bitchute.com/video/Xbh9yaVzMk9w.
No not this man alone - All those who served and died for the country whilst fighting the communist!
@@katastrophe7022 You of very little knowledge - Communist regimes were responsible for the death of 148M people over the period 1900-1999. It's because of fools like you that SA is in this unholy mess!
Thanks for the Interview, fascinating stories.
dankie broer vir jou storie wat die dots konekt . jy was gebruik deur die messelaars en hulle maaitjies die broederbonders om ons almal te uitverkoop vir die nuwe wereld order
richard nixon TRUE!!!
Salute Major. The Legend of the Legends.
This was a fantastic interwiew, it raises so many questions about politics and who played in the background and why. Thank you for this interwiew.
I met this amazing soldier last year in Krugerdorp and bought 2 of his books and could not put it down before I finished reading both! How sad to see the politicians of South Africa and especially Pik Botha and the disgusting betrayal 🤬🤬🤬
Hy was in ons skiol en hy het daar kom praat
Wow wow and wow again. The story behind the story. I was in the army serving The State Presidents Guard and I was astounded by the pace things progressed from PW to FW. Little did we know as we were only national service men at the time and did as we were told. Great story and thank you. Put some perspective into it all.
You have to be very low-IQ to believe that the narrative of the bald headed alcoholic ex-soldier represents the absolute truth. This is just his subjective interpretation, this guy can't even speak basic English, yet you believe he is the custodian of absolute truth? Judging by your low-IQ utterances you clearly must be a Boer.
@@katastrophe7022 Your pretty disgusting remarks say much about you as a person. Unfortunately that little Island which you so hanker after culturally will with the present demographic trends be inhabited by a Pakistani, Muslim & other 3rd worlders majority within 50 years. The Anglo Saxons will be a minority group.
@@thebergbok8279 I have no idea what you are talking about. What "little island" would that be?
@@katastrophe7022 it was because of these bald headed alcoholic ex-soldiers, who protected our borders, that your parents was alive to make the mistake of bringing you into this world. Today you want to sit and cry because your brothers and sisters from Zimbabwe is taking your jobs. Just remember your brothers and sisters had jobs in the apartheid years. Now that apartheid is no more, you still want to blame whites. Who promised you washing machines, jobs and houses? You are clearly blinded by your own anger that your so called beloved ANC is taking everything for themselves. Hating whites so much I appreciate the fact that your promoting The White Karate Kid.
@@renierkotze1288 Wasn't Karate Kid banned in SA because it depicted friendly relations between whites, Asians and Blacks?
I have to disappoint you, I was not born in Apartheid SA, but in good old Germany. You really have some nerves asking me to be thankful for the suffering you folks have brought over my family and most South Africans.
I really truly appreciated this interview..Thank You Capt..
I solute you for your bravery, and I do remember your story, the time you were captured, kept up to date on the news.
Brilliant. Thank you for the truth and thank you for helping me validate many things that have happened in my life and the subsequent actions i have taken . Thank for your service and you are a Hero to me. God Bless
Wynand ek het daardie tyd alles omtrent jou gevolg. Sal nooit vergeet toe jy terug gekom het daardie dag...hoe verniel jy was.
Ek so bly jy lyk so goed. Ek salute jou!!
Ek het hierdie man se storie destyds gevolg. N paar maande gelede d voorreg gehad om hom te hoor praat in lewende lywe
Ek kon nie bly vir die 2de helfte nie. Ek het gehuil in stilte terwyl hy sy storie( net n klein bietjie) daarvan vertel. Ek het vir God kom dankie se by my eie huis vir die Wynand du Toit's in ons land en almal wat d letsels dra van daardie tyd se gebeure. Ons het geslaap al die jare onder n warm snoeskombers omdat julle daar was.
An interesting interview from the other side of the fence. Politicians f**** anyone, it's a lesson for everyone. 🇿🇦 belongs to everyone who lives in it, I still think this was the best deal for everyone. I need to have this book. Thanks Wynand.
Politicians are a cancer, they ruin everything 💔 I don't like them.
Amazing story......
Respect. Love the chopper in the background at 32 mins... fitting.
Fantastic, massive RESPECT...
Great interviewee and interviewer.
Dankie vir alles Wynand.
Good interview with Col du Toit. South Africa was certainly misled by ruling class in 1994 but nothing is forever and something will ultimately be salvaged from the wreckage.
Sold out by your own government, led into a trap, massively outnumbered and outgunned, and they still manage to only get three while the rest escape to safety. A 45min battle! How good where these boys!!!!! Respek Kaptein du Toit, dit sal 'n eer wees on U te salueer.
Every south African was saddened when he got captured.and tx to the Almighty he came home and he is a leader once more
What is sad about this, is that once you really listen to Wynand, you realize that he, just as many others at the time, was mere pawns in a greater scheme of things. This is the same for anyone that worked or where in service for so many years. Today, people like Wynand has to answer for wrongs of the past and the actual players in the game is long gone and safe. We, as an race, have been left behind to become mere fodder for what is to follow...
Excellent interview and discussion
I remember some nights after the news the names was shown of all the soldiers names that perished in the war.
Brought back the memories when I saw the images. I had just finished my time a few years before
What a man! Thanks Wynand!
I love his accent. My mom was South African and her side of the family arrived in the Cape in about 1690 I believe. I served in the Rhodesian army and remember our guys commenting on how aggressive the South African soldiers were with a built-in desire to engage and kill. As one WW2 General said (or words to this effect) "give me 20 USA divisions to land in France, ten Brit divisions to hold the beach head and four South African divisions to finish off Germany". I have great respect for these big "Dutchmen"
And Monty said in his 1943 Empire day speech that none were finer than the SA boys.
Fascinating story. Thanks for telling it.
Very interesting! Could not stop listening. Googled the Brazzaville Protocol and guess who signed it for South Africa - Roelof Botha (Pik)!! Was he the traitor in our midst?? Me thinks that😖😖
Wow, by "accident " I found this video sitting here in Canada.
I spend myself 12 years in the SAAF, '83 till '95 and it's super interesting to found out the truth after all these years.
I will order the books. My 12 yr old kid in Canada love reading about the SADF history.....especially the special forces history of Suid Afrika.
Do the Canadian authorities know that you served as a mercenary for a foreign state, in fact a country that was under an embargo for it's crude racist policies at the time? If not, they might know soon. I forwarded your comment to the authorities including screenshots and you channel's url, which will make it easy to identify you. Have a nice day apartheid pilot!
@@dissdad8744 oh they know I served in the SADF . Even the Americans know that too.
Best time in my life!!!!!😁🖕
@@useryggfdcc So, you enjoyed killing the people of Southern Africa in order to maintain racist and illegitimate minority rule by the bigot Boer settlers?
Diss & Dad, please don't comment on something you don't have a clue about. You are acting like a baby, running to your mommy (government). These guys were doing their job. Loads of South African doctors that were educated in apartheid South Africa are saving lives and catching babies in your country.
@@philipdutoit20 Yes, these Apartheid terrorists were doing their job: killing South Africans, Namibians, Angolans and Mozambicans in order to maintain the illegal minority rule of the so-called "Afrikaners" (in fact foreign settlers) nationalist regime.
Each one of these Apartheid terrorists need to be treated in the same way as the Israelis treated Eichmann. They are traitors to the South African people, because they choose to support the anti-South African 'Afrikaner' nationalists.
Really great interview
What an incredible story. A man of steel. My Ouma was n' Du Toit. En my Groot Groot Oupa se name was Jan "Yster" Du Toit.
My father in law served on the SAS Protea during the 80's.
Want to go for coffee Julie?
Absolutely a fantastic story to listen to!
I think I met you once,(I think it was you, might have been some other Bad-Ass) in the parachute store on the Kop... was a great honor... Saluut!
RESPECT FROM FRANCE
What an interesting story and what an interesting man
I want to read his books
I was 1 Medical Battlion Ops Medic and was highly trained and did some life saving work...the best of the best
Kak man
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What a wonderful philosophy and attitude from an immensely intelligent man. Almost murdered by his own superiors as his two companions were,. KUDOS
This is your Testimony. I really enjoyed this video.
Baie goed om te hoor wat het regtig gebeur. Kan in die beeldmateriaal uit jou weermagfoto's duidelik sien jy en Kokkie is (was) broers. Altwee groot helde in ons grensoorlog.
Saluut!
What a fascinating interview and account. I never really knew about all of this. The way Wynand told it, was like sitting next to a fire with your grandfather. The setting was a bit odd, I like the outside idea, but mustve been a bit uncomfortable sitting on the ground basically and the glare coming from the bright sunlight didnt make for good picture quality. Nonetheless, lots of credit to an interviewer that is asking good questions and then leave the interviewee to answer at his own tempo - loved that. Thanks a lot for the upload!
Ex-SADF troop here 1988/89, we held the RECCE'S as gods among men be you a rock-spider or red-neck called up or volunteer the Staff would tell us stories of the Recce's exploits and wow!!!...
What about the koefoete. What where they
Proud Strong Police Officers. Brave men.
@@e-_-z-eddy4898 we don't speak of them and unit 1xiv
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I salute you Wynand du Toit.
Great channel and great stories . You should try to do one with Nick du Toit.
How many yanks served with the SA airborne units??? My husband n father in law both served in the SADF in the, 80's n they where Brits! Ons sal antwoord op jou roepstem, vir jou suid afrika! X
Sterkte en Eer
@Julie Haward Yea Sure Love. The Yanks didnt want or need to ,you silly Cow. Also why didnt your husband help us out with Northern Ireland???Was he too good for our Paras or our SBS?
@@PeterNgola Maybe he did.
@@PeterNgola there where a number of Yanks in the war... not sure about in para's but there was a yanks group fighting with SA
Sounds familiar like the Great Betrayal in Rhodesia.
Shut up
@@kazer353Mugabe, your hero
Baie Respek Majoor. Afgetreede Sersant SA Leer HQ BESTE jare van my lewe. Baie Dankie
HK ........ Ek vra on versioning 🇺🇸
I respect this man. Lets hope he is not again being exploited by others.
I have been watching many of the videos relating to the Angolan war, interesting that the information is so scant and compartmentalised... Interesting that Wynand only began to piece the big picture much later on... I find it fascinating that the treaties and the terms and conditions of surrender are rarely know outside of the negotiating room. Even Codesa and the close-door meetings remain a mystery... The truth about the jameson raid is also obscured and left unconcluded, clearly there is a shadow power that hides behind all flags and nations while they are playing one game of Chess with the entire planet....
What a legend. He mentioned the bombing of the fuel installations in Beira @ 17:43, I personally know people from Beira from the Munhava and Pioneiros bairros that fled the explosions that night in 1982. I also happens to know one of the men that were setting the limpit mines that night. The story are just as interesting for the Beira port had many Russians during that time.
The truth comes out... many "lansveraaiers" mentioned. Realy enjoyed it...
Facnating interview. Global/geo politics certainly played a major role. Intetesting comment about the ANC armed wing.
Lieutenant-Colonel W Du Toit, I Salute You, Sir.