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

Being a freedom fighter myself in Namibia, I totally in agreement with this honest soldier by narrating history. it is a really fantastic interview.

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.

Betrayal is the bitterest pill to swallow.

Absolutely fantastic interview from someone who is speaking in their second language. Totally absorbing. Thank you for sharing it!

I met Wynand on Scarborough beach many years ago...he served his country well.. Thank you sir.... .

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.

Ek Salueer jou Wynand. "Problems and Obstacles in your life, define who you become"

WOW, what an honor. I have his book and this is a treasure to me. A true hero

Thank you major. You are a real hero. J. Nortje. 32 Battalion.

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.

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.

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.

What a story with such clarity to key questions

Mnr Dankie vir jou diens Saluut groot respek.yster.

I have to say - I am shaking because now I understand what was going on - salute and respect. sir !!!!! Thank you!

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.

Hi Wynand, powerful story you narating my brother. You are a good storyteller. May you leave longer.

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.

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 🤬🤬🤬

I met the man in person, great person, you will in joy his book and the true stories.

A man of integrity and honour.

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.

I can remember seeing him on television when he was captured, and I can remember seeing his release on television too.

Great story, I could listen to such stories all day.

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.

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.

Quite a fascinating interview. Will definitely pick up some books. Thank you for your service Major, Salute!

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.

Well done Wynand , I also served and very impressed with your thinking and may your books provide an great pension to you.

Thank you Wynand for explaining. So many open questions answered. God bless!

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...

Fascinating story about his POW experience! A+! Thank you!

Thanks for the Interview, fascinating stories.

No bitterness. Strong in mind and body. Salute.

Thank you for your Service. We need you guys more than ever

damn, this man got a raw deal. A very interesting interview.

Fantastic podcast! What a great guy Wynand is! Respect and Salute.

Man what a story major you are a legend and a real man van staal i salute you

Amazing interview. Thank you.

I had great respeck for Maj. Wynand du Toit serving with him on SAS Emily Hobhouse on many operations. God bless you.

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...

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"

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.

Fascinating story. Thanks for telling it.

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.

Wat 'n soldaat......sterkte vir jou in die toekoms Wynand,,

I really truly appreciated this interview..Thank You Capt..

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Respect. Love the chopper in the background at 32 mins... fitting.

That was a very engrossingg excellent presentation! Please do get Wynand back on to talk some more, he did offer to do so!!!!

Every south African was saddened when he got captured.and tx to the Almighty he came home and he is a leader once more

Brought back the memories when I saw the images. I had just finished my time a few years before

Excellent interview and discussion

Dankie vir alles Wynand.

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

Really great interview

Fantastic, massive RESPECT...

Salute Major. The Legend of the Legends.

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!

Rich really enjoy these and was wondering when you will post again.

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.

What a man! Thanks Wynand!

I solute you for your bravery, and I do remember your story, the time you were captured, kept up to date on the news.

I was 1 Medical Battlion Ops Medic and was highly trained and did some life saving work...the best of the best

Absolutely a fantastic story to listen to!

Amazing story......

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 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.

Great report. Thanks.

RESPECT FROM FRANCE

Absolutely fascinating

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 a wonderful philosophy and attitude from an immensely intelligent man. Almost murdered by his own superiors as his two companions were,. KUDOS

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!

This is your Testimony. I really enjoyed this video.

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!!

I respect this man. Lets hope he is not again being exploited by others.

I salute you Wynand du Toit.

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

Lieutenant-Colonel W Du Toit, I Salute You, Sir.

Fascinating man and story!

What an interesting story and what an interesting man I want to read his books

Great interviewee and interviewer.

Great soldier used as a pawn in the game of dirty politics.

You got your sub...good interview

Unbelievable story. What a man.

My father in law served on the SAS Protea during the 80's.

Great channel and great stories . You should try to do one with Nick du Toit.

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.

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.

There should be a movie about this.

49:05 "There's no hard feelings." "Their just soldiers exactly the same as us."

Interesting interview.

Thank u unbelievable history