Notorious Ex-Gangster Shares Mind Blowing Life Story / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 47
In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I spoke to former gang member, Thando. His journey is unique because instead of joining a street gang he chose to stand alone in Africa’s most dangerous city, Cape Town.
During this episode we discussed his childhood and how he transformed from an innocent kid to a ruthless gangster. Thando also shared his experiences inside Pollsmoor, South Africa's most notorious prison. We delved into the story of the Numbers Gang, how he survived after being shot 11 times, his confrontations with other street gangs and the reasons behind his decision to leave his life of crime. Thando also shared some of the most unbelievable stories I have ever heard and much more..
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Thando’s Background & Gangs
20:59 - Shot Five Times Story
26:32 - How Thando Became A Gangster
36:30 - Getting Arrested & Joining The Numbers Prison Gang
52:48 - Numbers Gang Inside Pollsmoor Prison
01:07:43 - Getting Out Of Prison
01:14:52 - Thando’s Insane Fight With Cape Town’s Biggest Gang
01:23:19 - How Thando Survived As A Solo Gangster
01:37:51 - Thando Tells Crazy Gang Stories
01:44:29 - How Thando Became An Ex-Gangster
02:04:37 - Thando’s Message
Пікірлер: 410
This was the best episode ❤
@wideawakepodcast
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🫶🏽
@whallievdwesthuizen4883
Жыл бұрын
@@wideawakepodcast How does one contact you
@purpcreatures
Жыл бұрын
@@whallievdwesthuizen4883 good day, I happen to have the same question about their contact details and I was wondering if you had gotten a response?
@theunluckycharm9637
Жыл бұрын
@Purp Creatures all you have to do is contact them
@MinecraftGamer_346
Жыл бұрын
@@wideawakepodcastHi Joshua amazing podcast! I was wondering if you have an email. I have a potential podcast guest you might be interested in.
this guy needs to do something drastic with his life, he is the most articulate person ive heard, very clear and he has this amazing skill of listening properly and understanding questions, his responses are direct and smart. this guy is a genius, made in crime. wow Thando wow
@timothyhalvorson
Жыл бұрын
He is....he hasn't been in prison since 2014..
@realSasa
11 ай бұрын
😂😂
@thelastofus1068
11 ай бұрын
True
@thelastofus1068
11 ай бұрын
You can tell by his articulation that he's not lying
@BigLatinoW.Wx021OTM
10 ай бұрын
I mean bro grew up white first then went to live black so he was smart before he became dangerous
Netflix should strike andeal with Thando......there is a lot to leant from this guys story.Truly touching.Thumbs up to Thando and more life to him.There is a reason why the Universe chose him not to die and be able to tell his story.
@geraldmnyema
28 күн бұрын
Sure
One thing I can say for sure are that ex gangsters are the best story tellers.They give you context,emotion,adjectives,discursive perspectives,Phewww! Keep it going Josh!
@thaaRealMFer9944
9 ай бұрын
If you think about most gangsters are charismatic as a result of it being part of the gangs culture to have swagger in how you walk,talk and dress so more than likely there's a correlation between their charisma and lifestyle
This was one of my big brother's friend....what an emotional episode, happy to know he still alive,most of his friends are all gone
@NathanielThandoBunyula
5 ай бұрын
Ekse ,if I may ask your brother's name
@indlulamthizm7098
5 ай бұрын
@@NathanielThandoBunyula uSizwe.....nguS'zakele(kwaStocks,ngakulo Sphiwo)the crib next to lo bra T 🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥i sent him the vid kanti walahla ifown that time i sent,i was telling everyone engingqin bout this....lemme watch kaphinde.... I'm proud of you Grootman,you survived
I am convinced that we have lost some of the greatest minds to crime and gangsterism. Thando is a clever broer hey, I am glad that he is living to tell the tale.
@leeroymartin1241
Жыл бұрын
If you so good at breaking in cars(stealing)...then you can be good at fixing them too(mechanics)
@theunluckycharm9637
Жыл бұрын
@Leeroy Martin SO what was your point you clown 🤡
@dshimmin1
Жыл бұрын
I feel like we're forgetting how many people he's killed. We don't know there histories - we're they all other gangsters, or we're their innocent civilians there too?
@lwazibangani
Жыл бұрын
@@dshimmin1 Now that you have mentioned it what you are saying is very True.
@mymzansi_rsa
Жыл бұрын
LOL
Yoh, the way this guy speaks. You can feel the texture, the stories are so captivating and his diction is so beautiful too. I love the culture, I love the realness of him. Love and Respect Broer. So real.
this is the best episode I have seen on the channel thus far. Thando is a great storyteller and I am glad he is a born again now, he had a crazy life and I would love to wish him all the best with the rest of his life. It would be nice if you'd bring him back again, he is an awesome storyteller
This is one of my favourite episodes. Well done Josh and Thando. Thando has such a fantastic spirit and his storytelling had me glued to my phone for the entire episode. Would love to hear his wife's story as well. Thanks to Dariusz for the referral.
Can a director please turn this into a movie.
Thandos story is a whole movie glad to see this man tell his story . wish him the best
Thandos story telling skills, sounds like a movie 💥💥💥
JR I like the you ask the right questions and direct the conversation. Your guests are comfortable and get to tell their story. This episode is captivating and enlightening. Your work is appreciated 👊
Josh, this type of content is timeless. Well done on being brave to get these conversations.
This is such a good honest and comprehensive episode. Defnitely one of my favorites
This is one of the best podcast episodes I have ever seen. Thank you
This is the longest interview that I watched to the end, Truly captivating.
So glad I found this podcast. South Africa is such an interesting place and the guest on here are great as is Josh. New subscriber from Scotland here.
@sindi6
8 ай бұрын
It’s great here come visit
@Mduduziloli-fz4fl
5 ай бұрын
If u ever come visit south Africa make sure u don't just go with ur valuebles like your phone and Ather jewellery out side at night or alone couse u can get robbed unexpectedly
Thank for bringing this guy he went through a lot n he's a good story teller I wish God can keep him to change this up coming youth ❤❤
I know one bro of mine from SA, he was the smartest in our group growing up, always came first in school, the most intelligent one, sad to say that, now his busy in Gangsterism, trying to find his way out. May God bless him and strengthen him
Brilliant interview!! Very informative and that guy is very knowledgeable and well spoken!! Great work Josh and Thando
Thank you for helping others share their stories! Excellent podcast
Thando is well spoken. There is a lot unsaid here. We need a book or a movie.
This man’s English is on point
Again, another great interview! Josh, your skills keep on improving man. You’re killing it!
Thanks Josh, that whole episode just blew my mind. His story, whilst similar to many others, just comes across in a different way. Keep doing what you're doing, all the best.
What a story my goodness. 🤯 This guy's is so articulate in his story telling. Most definitely a movie could be made.
Watching in Scotland. Another great podcast Josh 🤜
This is so touching, your story should be on the Big Screen man, the world and the prisons need to hear and see this…Your life is your Testimony and God kept you all this time through hard times and struggles..
Respect from London UK..this was a serious interview 💯🫡
His so well spoken. Was hooked! Love the interview ❤
What a story man , i am so happy you found peace and God .
Great interview Josh. Amazing story Thando...❤
You make people feel so comfortable and welcome. I saw it in the White Slums video as well. I salute this characteristic of you. GREAT PEOPLE SKILS
This is an amazing story.. Thando is such an articulate person.. the authenticity of his story, experience and profound meaning he managed to communicate is his superpower. Thanks Josh, I miss you my dude and its nice to hear your voice and watch you do what you do best. Much love xx
Best interview, man is so articulate & a good story teller
I love these kinda podcast very interesting, please give us more of this content.
Part 2 please...seems like theres so much more he has to share.
@Big_hyyt
Жыл бұрын
Nah exploitation
A movie about his life would be crazy yoh .Four Corners typa thing🔥🔥🤧
When I clicked I did not know what to expect but this is among the best stories and testimonies ever told
Hey Josh , I really like your documentaries . I would really like to see a interview with ex female prisoners and or gangsters. How the female prisons are run, is it similar to males prisons with numbers gangs etc.
By far my favourite so far! Mad Mad respect!
This guy is amazing, all the best for your new chapter in life
Best episode thus far. Bra Thando knows his story
Really enjoyed this episode Keep it up
Bro I've been following you since the start. Your content is the BEST!!!!
It’s amazing how smart gangsters and criminals are!!!
wow man, what an incredible tale. praise God for his sharing of this story, wow
This show is great. Very intriguing and informative
never jidge a book by it's cover. what an articulate , intelligent man. great interview!!
This was brilliant! Great work!
Love the way you are interviewing this guy and he also knows how to tell a story Hey I also subscribed👍
30min in the interview I'm already mind blown of how this man lived brooo!!!!
“His dead today” after everytime he mentioned someone close Bro was saved fr☹️
Great interview,first time watching podcast finished...
Great work Josh, keep up the good work bro...
Wonderful stream.This guy brought tears to my eyes towards the end of the stream
hi Josh my name is Jeffrey Whittle known as Jefinem, i have been skipping this podcast the hole week now and id watched your other shows but this morning this Sunday morning i chose to click on this one. i must say that i am inspired by this man, im from Delft South and i was walking in those areas of cross roads and phillipi and i can only say that God was with coz i had no clue that those areas was like that. the John Wick Colony. thankyou for interviewing the people to share their stories, it will save lives, thankyou.
-Really great episode man
Wow, Thando has such good traits...a true individual 👏🏿
Another great episode!
Really enjoyed this podcast. This guys life journey is really touching
Wow!! Brilliant interview man!,
Wow what a story! Bless up Thando 🙏🙏
Watched from Bedford England... dope episode very informative...
Thanx Josh you have great content
The guy can talk for 5 hours, i'd still listen typical of the 26s LOL. Those peeps are great storytellers.
Mind boggling episode. Keep up the great work
Brilliant job thank u great content
Awesome. Best one yet. Well dome
keep it up bro ur super educational
Best episode by far. Where can we get the book
The only south african ex-gangster of colour that I heard can articulate himself so well, he has good vocabulary, he has alot of potential, I bet everyone that came near to him adored him and the rest hated him for the admiration he got
@InjulaSamson
Жыл бұрын
It's because he speaks in the language he grew up with just like other 'South African ex-gangsters of colour' articulate themselves so well in their Sotho, Xhosa, Zulu, Tswana, Pedi, Swati, Tsonga, Venda and Ndebele so well
@thandogodar3914
11 ай бұрын
Lol this comment makes absolutely no sense😂😂😂
@WaboMax-xr1om
8 ай бұрын
@@thandogodar3914 😂😂
@tombimashri8149
7 ай бұрын
Is this ex hustler smart guy a coloured he looks like he has indian nd Black in him. Am so glad he has repented. Bless him nd his fam.
@nathan-df6zx
Ай бұрын
Wow he is well articulated
this guy is so well spoken. respect for this story🙏🏻
This man is so eloquent and intelligent.
wow man amazing interview
This guy deserves a Netflix show
Great episode 👏
Best episode yet..
Best interview on SA gangsterism ever. Thando you should write a book about your life. Would love to meet you in person, my brother in Christ. God bless ♥️
@NathanielThandoBunyula
7 ай бұрын
We busy doing that bro,much love and respect
@ZainAdams-jy3cz
7 ай бұрын
Making a movie based on your life would be awesome
This must have been the best interview I've seen so far on this show, even though all your content is great and insightful. The way this guy speaks, you can hear that his knowledgeable, and how he articulates his words to paint these various scenarios. The way he progressed the telling of his story is so good. It's very hard to be involved in a low level criminal life style, and have good speaking skills, not that's impossible, but it's unlikely. I'm surprised that he managed to survive so long! All of these attributes doesn't take away the fact what he done in the past. It can't be erased. Hopefully this video serves as an educational one, to show others that this might not be the best career choice.
Wow great interview can't wait to come home to South Africa
Great interview and listening to my brother narrating his story is mind blowing. I'm glad he turned his life around and I'm glad to have met him. A very bright mind indeed.
@SharlenekungawoBunyula
Жыл бұрын
Danko Morgan Sonke Makaluza, much love brother
I have never been to South Africa, and don't know a whole lot about the country. Yet, his story telling is so true that it is like it puts your feet on the ground, and enables you to live his experiences in the Cape Town underworld and prisons.
Wow whàt an intelligent man🙌.... First time watching this PodCast...I'm so in love🤍 with it
awesome episode, Thando is very articulate and is able to verbally paint a picture you can visualize
His story is indeed awakening👌🍃
great interview
Great one !
@wideawakepodcast
Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying the episode!! 🙋🏼♂️🙏🏼
Mind-blowing! This was powerful
What a powerful story. The guy speaks very well and clear. I can envision his story as he tells. He is a dope storyteller.
Big up bro love you podcast
@wideawakepodcast
Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, really appreciate it!
Best episode by far! You can tell this guy is telling the truth. His whole life has been a movie
This guy.... Number one. Very well spoken
This is the best episode 🙌 👏
This dude is awesome. Great episode!
God be with you and your family my brother. 🙏🏽❤Powerful story you have there
Awesome podcast. Great speaker
Very intellectual...thank you Thando
He should be a teacher,the way he is explaining is so good