Wayward (adjective) :- typically refers to someone or something that is difficult to control or predict, often deviating from what is considered expected behavior.
Wilderness (noun) :- refers to an area of land that is in its natural state, largely untouched by human activity or development. It is often characterized by its pristine, remote, and unspoiled features, including forests, mountains, rivers and wildlife.
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Thank you so much great video.really enjoyed it.
You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind comment. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Thanx for sharing this. It's the best documentary that I've actually seen. I'm from Venterstad/Oviston and happen to be leading catalytic irrigation projects from this very scheme. Regards
You are most welcome, and thank you so much for your comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
We have done numerous expeditions on the Gariep Dam's waters with our Unique DIY solar electric powered boat and find this info very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
I enjoyed the video, thank you for making the effort to produce it. How did you arrange access via the farm to travel down the pass to Teebus? Who did you contact?
Hi there. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I had to get special permission from the land owner to get access to the farm. I am not sure if he would allow too many people access through the property as there are a number of locked gates that need to be unlocked etc. I would probably have to arrange access and ask if we could take a guided group through - but even this might not work.
That helicopter pilot is good 😎👌
This is very cool and insightful!
Goeiemore, mooi video. Dit sal interessant wees om bietjie agtergrond en konteks vir die verskuiwing te hê 🙂
Hello Erika. Bly om te hoor jy het die video geniet. Hierdie spesifieke trop Takbok is die oorspronklike trop wat in die vroeë 1900's in die Oos Kaap gevestig is. Die bokke is verskuif na ander plase waar hulle weer vir teel doeleindes gebruik sal word, en natuurlik ook vir jag.
Thank you for your wonderful videos... Makes me home - sick.. Been living in Berlin the last 32 years and hoping to come home soon..May God save SA❤😢
Hello Ellen. Thanks so much for your comment. We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed the videos. Hopefully you will be able to visit these places yourself soon. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Thank you for making this video. I lived in Oviston from 1972 to 1977 second from the end on the right of mopane road. I did sub a and b at the junior school at the end of the road which looks like its now Siloam village. My dad worked on the tunnel at that time before we moved onto Mossel bay where he built the Gouritz bridge, finished in 1977. Onto Hong Komg to do the mtrc underground after that, then back to Pretoria in 1985 to do phase 1 of the HDTC water tunnel in Lesotho. We had great times as a family at the swimming pools and the weekly movie night at the town hall, now destroyed unfortunately, I remember watching ‘Sammy going south’, the first movie that made an impression on me at around 7 years old. There were a lot of different nationalities working there, tunnellers are a close bunch and often travel to jobs together, Italians especially i remember. There was also a Brit the next road up who we were friends with who was related to the founder of the scouts back in the UK. We ended up with their dog Emma who travelled with us all the way to Klein Brack while on the Gouritz job eventually. I still have my medal from the Spring Walk where we walked to Venterstad and back, i made it to the road junction and got a silver medal, seemed far for me!
Hi Mark. Thanks very much for your comment. What a great story, and so many great memories. You certainly got around and got to see a lot. Your dad must have some amazing stories to tell. Thanks for sharing. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Thanks for a great video series, covering an interesting bit of history about an interesting part of our country. Be careful about selecting low range on high-grip terrain, though in that 100-Series Cruiser; in standard form selecting low range automatically locks the center diff, which can lead to large driveline stresses when cornering, if there is good grip underfoot. If you have modified the vehicle to only lock the center diff when commanded via the switch on the dash, my concern does not apply, of course.
Hello Gerrit. Glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. Also, thanks for the advice on the CDL. My particular Cruiser has a switch to engage the CDL, so I assume everything should be okay? The CDL indicator light on the instrument panel only lights up once the switch is engaged. Thanks again. Keep well and best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Then yours is probably already modified and you should be OK👍
Good morning. I follow your 3rd part series. Excellent. We are 3 pensioners travel backroads with a 4x4. We want to do the Bulhoek pas as you did. Who are the farmers you must get permission from? Keep well. Charles Pienaar
Hello Charles. Glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. When are you planning to be in the area? Maybe I can arrange something for you guys. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
@WaywardWilderness Thanks for your reply, Wayne. As soon as the maintenance starts on the Visrivier tunnel. . We want to spend a week in the area. Regards. Charles
Good morning. I follow your 3rd part series. Excellent. We are 3 pensioners travel backroads with a 4x4. We want to do the Bulhoek pas as you did. Who are the farmers you must get permission from? Keep well. Charles Pienaar
Hello Charles. Glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. When are you planning to be in the area? Maybe I can arrange something for you to do the pass. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
@@WaywardWilderness HI Wayne. Thanks for your reply. We plan to do the pas as soon as they start with maintenance in the tunnel. Regards Charles
I wonder how much asbestos is in those houses, I’ve been in the first World too long!
Hi Richard. I was wondering if that might not be one of the reasons why the houses were discarded after completion of the tunnel? But, you are right, some of the older houses in Oviston still look like the original asbestos ones. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
From what I've read they are not made of asbestos, ceilings might be linned with it as insulation but it's not in the panels.prefab just means it's prefabricated made at the factory then put up not built up from bricks
I would really like to know how does thi tower exactly work to transfer the water up then down to the tunnel every time I look at it it just puzzles me
Thanks for your efforts making this video
Hi Michael. Only a pleasure, we enjoyed making it. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Brilliant, thanks for sharing.
Hello Kobus. You are most welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
ek het as kind 7 jaar in teebus gebly, my ma het die pas twee keer n maand gery om my en ouboet in trompsburg by die koshuis te gaan haal, met valiant kar
Hello Chris. Baie dankie vir jou kommentaar. Ek hoop die video kon darem 'n paar goeie herinneringe van daai tyd terug bring vir jou? Groete en mooi bly. Wayne en Lynda.
My grandfather was the financial manager of Midshaft for this project. Many stories about Midshaft and the tunnel when I grew up.
Wow!! That must have been amazing. Did you ever get the opportunity to visit the tunnel during the construction process? I would love to have heard those stories. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Nope, I was born after that. Just heard many many stories. My mother and uncle went to school at Midshaft and later Welkom.
Did you find any documents on the construction and the people involved?
A Land Surveyor, At van Dyk (married to Marie), emerged as a pivotal figure in salvaging this project of critical importance. Upon commencing the construction of the tunnel, he discerned a crucial oversight in the initial planning process: the failure to factor in the curvature of the Earth. This oversight manifested in a significant challenge, as it became apparent that water flow would cease after traversing 56 miles, owing to the unexpected uphill trajectory. Consequently, a temporary halt ensued, necessitating the intervention of engineers to revise the project's blueprints comprehensively. Subsequently, a solution was devised wherein an additional 1.5 degrees of slope per mile were incorporated after the 56-mile mark, ensuring the uninterrupted progression of the project. This, this critical project was saved.
The Orange Fish River Tunnel project was endowed with substantial funding; however, it was overshadowed by a somber reality: the loss of numerous lives during its construction.
Watched all 3, this was excellent! Great footage and knowledgeable tit bits, loved the commentary on everything. Thank you, from Makanda (Grahamstown) a place that benefits from the Orange-Fish tunnel, wia the Glen Melville dam.
Hi Gregory. Thanks for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Wonder were these people moved to. Very intresting clip. You have a awesome job. Like & subscribe
Hi Courtney. Most of the people moved on to the next construction project in various regions of SA. Some of the construction workers were from overseas, so I assume they returned to their respective countries. Thanks so much for your like and subscribe, it really does help our channel. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Great series - grew up with my parents working on that project for 13 years. What a privilege to roam the Karoo veld as a child. The inserts of the tennis courts and swimming pool seem to be from Oviston.
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your story. You certainly were privileged to enjoy the Karoo at that time. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Could this mountain terrain be good for a great dam
die ironie van die oorlog is dat sou die engelse nie die sowat 44 000 vroue en kinders vermoor het nie, dan sou ons getalle en ekonomie sterk genoeg gewees het om sassa van R5 000 per persoon per maand te betaal aan byna 40 miljoen mense! (die berekeninge aanvaar dat geen persoon sou gevlug het na oorese lande nie) maar ons huidige dilemma is veroorsaak deur ons eie kortsigtige gesindheid die laaste byna 130 jaar: toe die britse regering ons genader het met die voorneme om ons meer self-beskikking te gee met die stigting van n Unie, was dit met een voorwaarde: dat ons almal verteenwoordiging gee in die unie, swart mense ingesluit. ons reaksie was, as julle DIT doen, dan gaan ons terug oorlog toe! hierdie kortsigtige gesindheid het aanleiding gegee tot die stigting van die ANC in 1913. mens kan maar net droom oor hoe hierdie land sou gelyk het as ons begin het in 1910, en nie 1994 nie, om saam te werk! die huidige stand van sake is 100% ons eie skuld ... ... ...
I just feel so sad.
Hi there. Yes, the old town does have a rather sad feeling about it. But we must remember that these towns were never really intended to last forever. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Oorweeg jy dit om programme te maak van die asbesdorpe, Penge en Egnep?
Hello Buks. Ek ken nie die twee dorpe nie. Kan jy dalk meer vertel daarvan? Dankie.
Thank you Sir for the education. I never knew that such a project existed. I teach engineering at a college in KZN and will certainly show this to my students. Once again thank you. You are appreciated.🙏🙏🙏
Hello Sanjay. Thanks for your message. It's very rewarding for us to know that our series of videos has helped you and will be used to teach your students. We are indeed honoured and humbled that you would consider using the videos in your lessons. We wish you all the best of luck with your teachings. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Thank you as a 75 old, this make at first sad but then i felt proud about that i could help to fight on our borders that these type of contracts could be finished to help our farmers in the Eastern Cape. All was not invain yet.😢😢
Hello Kobus. Thank you, we owe a lot to past generations of countrymen and woman who made our country great. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
The vision behind the construction of this infrastructure was enormous, think of the consequences of towns downstream devoid of the lifeblood of this scheme.
Hi there. Yes, it was certainly excellent foresight when you consider that the Dam and tunnel were at the same time. It must have been an amazing experience to see. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Nog n moontlike Orania né meneer .... an Engelse enclave in the middle of nowhere.. Home of the brave 😂
Great Afrikaner Miracles ....
Sad .... is the wrong word sir Hounded by the English more like. Going back 200 years Slanderd and humiliated with relentless hatespeech calked Boerbashing .. How is it that the local English do not see how grossly evil like Russia and China they are ??
Hoe vreemd hierdie aggressiewe verEngelsing van ons land deur die moedswillige local Engelse wat steeds WEIER om met die Afrikaners te assimileer .. Instead of assimilating with Afrikaner the local English minority continue on their path of Aggressiewe verEngelsing.... why? Dit maak geen sin om met die Taal en Kultuur Plundering voort te gaan mie 😡😡
Thank you for putting this together. Got to know so much more a about the tunnel and it's construction.
Hi Mark. Thanks for your message. Glad you enjoyed the videos and also got to learn a bit more about the tunnel. We also learnt as we went along, but it was great fun. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Hi, that was shaft six that you were at, shaft seven is at Teebus.
Hi John. Thanks for clearing that up. I wasn't too sure, but later I figured it must have been shaft 6. Is shaft 7 the maintenance tunnel at Teebus?
@@WaywardWilderness That is correct, it was a huge maintenance depot. I grew up on a farm about 20 kms away and started my schooling at Teebus. My mom was the receptionist for the consulting engineers and met a lot of interesting people including old prime minister John Voster. I was about 10 years old when they had the official opening of the tunnel in 1975.
@johnwainwright9335 Thanks John. Teebus (the town) still has a little bit of maintenance activity on the go. We did see a shed with machinery etc and a few bakkies in and out. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
I was one of 2 subA pupils in the first year the school opened. The other sun A was a girl called charmaine wiese.. Remember the old and new swimming pool.. our family left in 1968.. oviston was complete and my dads next job was in PE
Hi Grant. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope these videos bought back some good memories for you? Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Thank you Wayne & Linda. Groete fanie
Hello Fanie. You are most welcome, hope you enjoyed the videos. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Nice video of history. Though a pity that people want to bring politics into it..... This couple filmed and showed us a part of the country, that very few people know about, and that was there intentions. Lets keep it clean people..
Hello Mike. Thanks so much for your positive feedback. Really glad you enjoyed the videos and appreciated what we were trying to achieve. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Sir I don't know where you are from but what well know is that you were not born and bred in the Karoo. 4X4! We did'nt even know that such things existed. Just normal cars mostly, bakkies as well with only 3 gears forward and the reverse gear. But that you very very much for your footage. It sure brought back sweet memories.
Hello Alta. Yes, we certainly are very spoilt these days. We get to drive modern 4x4 vehicles with all the bells and whistles. Many 4x4 probably never even get to see a gravel road. You are quite right, I am not born and bred in the Karoo. But I am happy to be able to call the Karoo home now. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Baie interessant dankie, maar die dam se naam is die HF Verwoerddam.
Hello Buks. Jy is natuurlik 100% reg. In die tyd toe die dam en die tonnel gebou is, was die dam se naam die HF Verwoerd Dam. Mooi bly.
Thank you for an incredible journey. We were the best those years.🤙🏻🤙🏻
You are most welcome, glad you enjoyed the videos. 👍
This is a good documentary...thank you so much🤙🏻
Hi there. Thank you so much for your message. It means a lot to us that you guys enjoy what we do. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
I worked in Tebus and was there the night the tunnel was blasted open
Hello Anita. That must have been an amazing experience to have witnessed history in the making!! Was this at the outlet?
Thanks guys!! Thanks for documenting the jewel that was South Africa. A first world country in a third world continent. How sad that 300 years of development is being eroded by incompitance and greed. Sadly, all to soon, all that will remain are your wonderfull videos. Well done to you both!!!!🙏🙏🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Lionel. Thanks for your message, we really appreciate it. Glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. We can only hope that the future will bring us a good, positive outcome - if not for us, then for our children and our grandchildren. Thanks again for your positive feedback. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Town built for workers at the water project. When project ended, people left.
I miss the Free State!
Dear Wayne and Lynda. I came across part 3 so I watched this series backwards. 🤣 Thank you for your insight, research and the presentation which I thought was very good! I have been to the Gariep Dam when it was overflowing a decade ago, a very impressive event indeed! Amaising that you were able to get those videos of the swimming pools in part 3 from so long ago! I have respect for the workforce that spent a decade constructing this project. Well at least under the then Verwoerd (assassinated in 1966) Government the Ministers of Agriculture and Water Works had the insight to channel water from the dam right through to the Eastern Cape to assist our farmers those days! I guess that in our modern times is is more important to spend and build multi billion rand soccer stadiums etc etc that rather spend money on sustaining our agriculture sector amongst other national strategic sectors. I enjoyed your 3 part series, well done, stay well and healthy and safe travels going forward. Andre, Port Alfred. Ok, I''ve just watched another you tube video on the same subject and I see where you got the vintage videos and pictures from!
Hello André. Thanks for taking the time to watch all the videos especially since you started at part 3 😀. You are quite correct about having the foresight to build such a project, especially if you consider that the Dam and the tunnel go hand in hand - quite amazing. We learnt a lot during the filming of the series, so always good to hear that our viewers gained something from the videos. Thanks so much for your message, we really appreciate it. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
@@WaywardWildernessThanks for the awesome response it is much appreciated. Have a great day and be safe.b Best regards, Andre.
just to think at the end of the road, if you turn left and drive 10m, there is the apparent birthplace of President Paul Kruger in 1825. pretty crazy. i hope you took a swing by it
Hi there. Yes we did go past the house. My plan was to make a video about the house and its very interesting history. I even made a little bit video footage. But because the house is on private property we wanted to get the owners permission before proceeding any further. Unfortunately they were not keen to have a video made and posted on KZread - obviously we have to respect their wishes. So that was the end of that story which is a great pity because it is actually very interesting. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
@WaywardWilderness man, that is sad and unfortunate. Most of the history is already online, i do wish they would change their minds. There is so much rich history lying on this beautiful land called South africa. I don't have much free money to travel, so I hop onto Google Earth and search everything. I binge watched your 3 part series and kept pushing pause to search things on Google Earth. You can also see a lot of ancient kraals near the waterways of the rivers and around some of those mountains. What I found interesting is that at the end of the outlet, there is clearly a second branch that seems to just end. But then, when I dug deeper, I found the Facebook page with many people who worked on the project or grew up there. I see I was part of a much bigger project that was supposed to have more dams downstream and another tunnel feeding one of them, but were I guess scrapped because of the ANC and it's agendas.
Stumbled accross your series, and throughly enjoyed it! For years i have been traveling the roads wondering about this engineering marvel and amazed with what the country was able to bud, design and engineer back in the days. Sad to see the deterioration, but amazing info and footage, thank you so much. Subbed 😊
Hi there Johan. Very pleased to hear about your stumble!! Thanks so much for your comment and really glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. Also, a big thank you for subscribing (and to everyone else that has also subscribed), it means a lot to us as we try and grow our channel. Keep well and best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
Very interesting thanks for sharing it
@suzangoddard1683 Hi Suzan. Thanks for your message. You are most welcome. Glad to hear you enjoyed the videos. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.
History that still lives, and works for us from a time when our beautiful country was being developed - not destroyed! Thanks for an enlightening and wonderful video series.
Hi Billy. You are most welcome. Thank you for your message, really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the series. Keep well. Best regards, Wayne and Lynda.