Notorious Ex-Gangster Shares Mind Blowing Life Story / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 47

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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

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1 июл 2024

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@Life_with_blueberryicewrld Год назад

This was the best episode ❤

@wideawakepodcast Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it 🫶🏽

@whallievdwesthuizen4883 Год назад

@@wideawakepodcast How does one contact you

@purpcreatures Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@Purp Creatures all you have to do is contact them

@MinecraftGamer_346 Год назад

@@wideawakepodcastHi Joshua amazing podcast! I was wondering if you have an email. I have a potential podcast guest you might be interested in.

@admirari1 Год назад

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 Месяц назад

Sure

@user-yb6ew2sz9q День назад

I need help please give me phone number

@mustafasebogodi2436 Год назад

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 Год назад

He is....he hasn't been in prison since 2014..

@Sasa-Rsa Год назад

😂😂

@thelastofus1068 11 месяцев назад

True

@thelastofus1068 11 месяцев назад

You can tell by his articulation that he's not lying

@BigLatinoW.Wx021OTM 11 месяцев назад

I mean bro grew up white first then went to live black so he was smart before he became dangerous

@indlulamthizm7098 Год назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Ekse ,if I may ask your brother's name

@indlulamthizm7098 6 месяцев назад

@@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

@zabronthe_illest Год назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@lwazibangani Год назад

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 Год назад

If you so good at breaking in cars(stealing)...then you can be good at fixing them too(mechanics)

@theunluckycharm9637 Год назад

@Leeroy Martin SO what was your point you clown 🤡

@dshimmin1 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@dshimmin1 Now that you have mentioned it what you are saying is very True.

@mymzansi_rsa Год назад

LOL

@chaddychampu6551 Год назад

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.

@Menticeptic19 Год назад

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

@virgiliodirks Год назад

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.

@ejay3270 Год назад

Can a director please turn this into a movie.

@LuLuPoP999 Год назад

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 👊

@zootedbooted9298 Год назад

Thandos story is a whole movie glad to see this man tell his story . wish him the best

@dalemacha740 Год назад

Thandos story telling skills, sounds like a movie 💥💥💥

@MyEasyDigital 10 месяцев назад

Josh, this type of content is timeless. Well done on being brave to get these conversations.

@silvanohoffman6606 Год назад

This is such a good honest and comprehensive episode. Defnitely one of my favorites

@b_vlogz163 Год назад

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

@JT-ts6nr Год назад

This is the longest interview that I watched to the end, Truly captivating.

@andrewcliveduff1117 Год назад

This is one of the best podcast episodes I have ever seen. Thank you

@october2291 Год назад

This man’s English is on point

@MrAmk84 Год назад

Brilliant interview!! Very informative and that guy is very knowledgeable and well spoken!! Great work Josh and Thando

@andrewgarosab5189 Год назад

Thando is well spoken. There is a lot unsaid here. We need a book or a movie.

@vinniemidence4275 Год назад

Thank you for helping others share their stories! Excellent podcast

@morongwamathosa3732 Год назад

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 ❤❤

@izindawo8363 Год назад

Again, another great interview! Josh, your skills keep on improving man. You’re killing it!

@alangino8346 5 месяцев назад

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..

@Fankis Год назад

What a story my goodness. 🤯 This guy's is so articulate in his story telling. Most definitely a movie could be made.

@Kudatr 10 месяцев назад

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.

@theSpeciment Год назад

Great interview Josh. Amazing story Thando...❤

@Eroc_Brown Год назад

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

@carlizevanaswegen3921 Год назад

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

@lesedimokgongoane612 10 месяцев назад

When I clicked I did not know what to expect but this is among the best stories and testimonies ever told

@BrickTop_007 Год назад

Watching in Scotland. Another great podcast Josh 🤜

@cyrriltheledi7818 Год назад

30min in the interview I'm already mind blown of how this man lived brooo!!!!

@kuxadamas5461 Год назад

Best interview, man is so articulate & a good story teller

@C12Z 10 месяцев назад

Respect from London UK..this was a serious interview 💯🫡

@Junior_Zulu Год назад

Best episode thus far. Bra Thando knows his story

@lyle1234de Год назад

What a story man , i am so happy you found peace and God .

@idarutu3760 Год назад

never jidge a book by it's cover. what an articulate , intelligent man. great interview!!

@leeroymartin1241 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

Lol this comment makes absolutely no sense😂😂😂

@WaboMax-xr1om 9 месяцев назад

@@thandogodar3914 😂😂

@tombimashri8149 8 месяцев назад

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 Месяц назад

Wow he is well articulated

@BigLatinoW.Wx021OTM 11 месяцев назад

“His dead today” after everytime he mentioned someone close Bro was saved fr☹️

@october2291 Год назад

A movie about his life would be crazy yoh .Four Corners typa thing🔥🔥🤧

@ashleypoole2072 Год назад

I love these kinda podcast very interesting, please give us more of this content.

@laurenhector2436 4 месяца назад

His so well spoken. Was hooked! Love the interview ❤

@patrickskehill5589 Год назад

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 месяцев назад

It’s great here come visit

@Mduduziloli-fz4fl 5 месяцев назад

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

@julianjepthas6004 Год назад

Part 2 please...seems like theres so much more he has to share.

@Big_hyyt Год назад

Nah exploitation

@Star-hg1kt Год назад

The guy can talk for 5 hours, i'd still listen typical of the 26s LOL. Those peeps are great storytellers.

@Davidvancoller Год назад

By far my favourite so far! Mad Mad respect!

@jeffreywhittle7864 11 месяцев назад

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.

@dikolizaskk5847 Год назад

Love the way you are interviewing this guy and he also knows how to tell a story Hey I also subscribed👍

@medelinedenga3932 8 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed this episode Keep it up

@gashugidave1377 Год назад

It’s amazing how smart gangsters and criminals are!!!

@fabiancpt8278 Год назад

Bro I've been following you since the start. Your content is the BEST!!!!

@nkosinathimosotho9776 Год назад

This guy is amazing, all the best for your new chapter in life

@nealprinsloo8076 Год назад

wow man, what an incredible tale. praise God for his sharing of this story, wow

@fezilemakaula1823 Год назад

Wow, Thando has such good traits...a true individual 👏🏿

@dyls2702 Год назад

His very well spoken and highly intelligent. The concept of his victims being his army in hell in order to overthrow the devil is wild, what a guy I hope he can find a way to use his mind for good in this world.

@ikhowaka1471 9 месяцев назад

This man is so eloquent and intelligent.

@jussix5040 Год назад

This show is great. Very intriguing and informative

@Davidvx1468 Год назад

This guy deserves a Netflix show

@mitchchristians8505 Год назад

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.

@fareezlewis6747 11 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed this podcast. This guys life journey is really touching

@user-em1tb7tb8s 3 месяца назад

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.

@derekgovender6840 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful stream.This guy brought tears to my eyes towards the end of the stream

@davidwilletthermann9021 Год назад

Wow what a story! Bless up Thando 🙏🙏

@jaymormopp6885 7 месяцев назад

This was brilliant! Great work!

@ontheway47 Год назад

Wow!! Brilliant interview man!,

@bongisizwenjokweni-qe6tr 10 месяцев назад

Great work Josh, keep up the good work bro...

@sonkemakaluza791 Год назад

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 Год назад

Danko Morgan Sonke Makaluza, much love brother

@brvdsbored Год назад

-Really great episode man

@WilliamKilleen Год назад

Another great episode!

@Eric.Rose. 8 месяцев назад

awesome episode, Thando is very articulate and is able to verbally paint a picture you can visualize

@reaganlakey1205 11 месяцев назад

Great interview,first time watching podcast finished...

@thabokolatsoeu1760 8 месяцев назад

What a powerful story. The guy speaks very well and clear. I can envision his story as he tells. He is a dope storyteller.

@ILLianIncomeBuildingSystem Месяц назад

After surviving that many bullets in the chest you have to live for Jesus. 🙏🏾He kept you alive for a reason👌🏾

@derekgovender6840 8 месяцев назад

Mind boggling episode. Keep up the great work

@xobanicima8834 Год назад

His story is indeed awakening👌🍃

@sheldonbanks5527 Год назад

Pro 14:25 A reliable witness saves lives; the one who lies makes everything false.

@isghaakjattiem5954 Год назад

Awesome. Best one yet. Well dome

@ZainAdams-jy3cz 11 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

We busy doing that bro,much love and respect

@ZainAdams-jy3cz 8 месяцев назад

Making a movie based on your life would be awesome

@Cfiso Год назад

Wow whàt an intelligent man🙌.... First time watching this PodCast...I'm so in love🤍 with it

@chad4536 Год назад

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.

@sibusisomashile8797 Год назад

keep it up bro ur super educational

@liamschoeman7224 Год назад

Best episode yet..

@really_beburrows8080 Год назад

This guy.... Number one. Very well spoken

@sylvestermulenga2706 7 месяцев назад

Watched from Bedford England... dope episode very informative...

@sihlemasondo2898 Год назад

Brilliant job thank u great content

@medelinedenga3932 8 месяцев назад

Thanx Josh you have great content

@Purplefishish 7 месяцев назад

Josh, I love your podcasts. I am an old friend of your mums from way back in Zimbabwe and that makes it even more special to follow you

@wideawakepodcast 7 месяцев назад

Hey, I’m really glad you enjoy the show! I just read this comment to my mom and she wants to know your name? :)

@Purplefishish 7 месяцев назад

@@wideawakepodcast I am Tine (Tina for english speakers) from Ego Hair Salons, Sarahs and Beat Box. I should have probably written acquaintance - I was more friends with Susan, but back then everyone hung out with everyone. Send her my love.