Everybody in the comments are just ragging on this lady because of her stature or because she's not macho enough to interview a guy like this. But she's conducting very good interview! She doesn't interject and personally attack the interviewee like many people do on political or historical topics. She just asks the question and gives the guy time to answer. Good job Seshnee
My grandfather fought world war II North Africa and I remember him telling me that the best soldiers he ever came across were South Africans. Later in life I had the good fortune to make friends with a Rhodesian and a couple South Africans. Good honest guys. Something about the general mindset just sort of set them apart.
Koos Standler jy kon dit nie beter gestel het nie! Dankie vir jou diens vir jou land en die positiewe insig gedurende die tye. gelukkig het meeste geweet wat aangegaan het en sodoende vir jul manne nie geoordeel nie. bly jy is vandag nog saam met ons om jou storie aan die res te kan oordra sonder enige haat.
@@tiaanvz743 still active and doing what they did back them... they where involved in battle of C.A.R with para's.... and fought in DRC where one score the now 7th longest sniper kill.... from what i gather in DRC they where tasked with gathering intelligence of M23 commanders and positions, and when force intervention brigade attacked M23, they attacked command and control of M23... the sniper took out 6 M23 commanders before being wounded and returning to base, from what i heard the next day he was back out doing his thing again
@@Ghoulza think i'll give it a try then. Ive always wanted to be involved in special task forces. Never thought the recces still existed though. I thank you
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Wonderlike boek gewees Koos. Dankie dat jy jou lewe geboekstaaf het en dit kon meedeel net soos dit was. Eerlik, nederig en opreg. Manne kom nie groter as dit nie, nes Koning Dawid van ouds. Jy het die stryd gestry en jou geloof behou. Ek salueer jou/julle.
There are those who will never see the conflict as anything less than defending apartheid because to do so would make their narrow minds explode It became a very complicated conflict Kooks thank you for your service
How else would you describe it? Removing the apartheid aspect - I'm curious, since at one time, I was looking to write a book on the "Wars of Liberation" - Thank you in advance for your answer...
@@investinginamerica5582 it was a war against communism, had nothing to do with apartheid... the idea that it did came from people using that as a way to get people to fight against South Africa. remember at the time SA was just trying to defend the now Namibia from terrorist attacks made by swapo... who where armed and trained by East Germany Russia and others..... we where asked to go into Angola but the US as Russia was trying to create a puppet government there, Cuba was also moving in... so in the 1970's 75-76 we went in and also took control of Angola, it was not the objective but it was that easy..... US publicly condemned SA for being in Angola and ordered us out (this after asking us to go in..) so we left... after that it was a complicated war against swapo and PLAN who where moving deeper into Angola for protection... right until then end when UNITA asked us in again in the 1980's 87-89 as Cuba and MPLA forces had pushed them so far south they where close to being overrun, which would have handed Russia Angola.... we once agian mounted a full scale assault in and pushed Cuba and MPLA passed the lomba river and stopped them there, after that Russia told Cuba it was hopeless and they where pulling out, Cuba came to the negotiating table and we agreed with Cuba to leave Angola and let them sort it out.... swapo was disarmed after the april 89 attack and free election where held in South west africa which resulted in a swapo win....nothing about any of that was apartheid related.... it has been spun as Cuba being protectors and trying to help stamp out apartheid but that was after they where kicked out and needed a way to save face ... it's obviously more complecated than that but that is the basics.
Die Nederlandse weermag kan nie genoeg nuwe soldate vind nie. Waarom werf ons nie Afrikaanders nie? Ons taal is dieselfde; ons verstaan mekaar. Die Boere was nog altyd goeie soldate.
The highest respect for the RECCE OPERATORS ----- but everyone needs to remember that there was many other infantry divisions and tactical units in Angola and South West Africa that needs accolades and praise for outstanding services rendered ---- from infantry to artillery, air services (PARATROOP REGIMENT) up to the air Force and even the navy ---- least but not last 32 BATTALION ----- the best fighting force the world has ever seen
It's amazing what some sadf soldiers went through, no one even discusses it anymore, it's history, no more reverence, no more people looking at you with respect etc. As with most special forces teams, sadly, some do it just for the glory.
To Koos. You are much loved by many of us that served, and guys like you provided vital intelligence so guys like me could operate with proper knowledge. It's men like you that allowed a man like me to come home to my family. We, all of us will forever be in your debt, because we came home, many of us didn't. So to you, and all those reccies, we love you, we honor you and we thank you. We families of our own today, because of your courage and bravery. Thank You!!!
I would love to buy this guy need and just listen to him talk while I quietly listen..woukd be amazing to hear what it's like being fired at, seeing death etc
Jou boek is 'n baie eerlike weergawe van 'n Recce soldaat. Ek het dit werklik geniet, synde jou eerlikheid, terwyl daar soveel wanpersepsies en ongekwalifiseerde rondloop weergawes is v.d. menslike aspek om 'n Recce te wees. Dit is na my mening steeds 'n uitsonderlike prestasie van ongelooflike fisiese deursettings vermoeë en doelgerigte militêre dissipline.
As an olde Rhodie our fight in the Rhodesian Bushwar was and still is fight which was never in vain...It was worth every effort....we gave 'em Hell in the tru sense of the word. The camadre snd the spirit still lives on...we my just fade a little but die impossible..😅. We just in actual fact, just mellow like a goode olde Brandy...😊😅😂....
The Recces were made great by the Rhodesian Special forces such as the Selous Scouts, Rhodesian SAS...... Even that Recce cap badge has a swlous scout emblem as cap badge.
But from the neck of her world . . she is't small . . the country she is from had the highest single incidence of female suicide bombers . . not an disrespect . . that Buddhist Hindu fight on that small island Ceylon
@@benwinter2420 All in is perspective as long as we do not look down at the people who are aspiring to be looked up.to with the highest respect.Yet respect is earned and not ever given. 😊
Those who decry the idea today that SA was fighting Communism are either lying propagandists or have very short memories. I personally saw the Communist build up into Mozambique - it was very real and the troops,aircrew and offensive aircraft, tanks etc were not there for a holiday! A friend is today paraplegic after his Mirage was hit by a missile over Angola in the 1980s, fired by a Cuban Communist pilot flying a Mig. The first contacts between the ANC and the Politburo of the Soviet regime were in 1921 when the ANC sent a delegation to beg for support. By 1928 the Soviets did commit to 'moral and materiel suport' of the ANC in their struggle for liberation.
Yes but was communism really a threat or were we just being fed 'rooi gevaar' propaganda? Remember it was the British aristocracy as well as wealthy American industrialists like Ford, DuPont and Bush who bankrolled Hitler for various reasons, as well as the banisters. The Russians won WW2 ultimately, and ultimately they won in Africa against Colonialism but you don't see Russian being spoken anywhere in Africa. However there is a container shop in every township in Africa were Chinese is spoken?
antzontoast - I am sure the Nat govt. played up and probably exaggerated the threat at every opportunity. But it was real and tangible in the form of weaponry ready for use if the Soviets and surrogates had seen a good opportunity. The fact that they did not get that opportunity does not cancel out the threat!
Hans Franz - where in hell did you get this crap information. Angola was in a state of civil war when the Portuguese left Angola. The MPLA invited the communists to help them against the FNLA and UNITA, and the latter invited the west which included the CIA and South Africa. South Africa was there initially to train the FNLA and UNITA forces. Your hate is based upon fear and indoctrination. As a matter of interest the Cuban and MPLA forces massacred 70000 FNLA civillan supporters (CIA fact book).
R O no, they’re very much still active. They have been deployed to CAR, DRC, SOMALIA and various places in the Middle East. They’re rarely mentioned today because they don’t buy into media publicity like we see today with other special operations units around the globe. At their HQ, media is strictly controlled during their selection and training phase but when the SANDF has career days and demonstrations, you’ll always find the South African special forces tent there.
@@thatshectic6529 LOL. My brother was a recce, killed in action in 1977. 7 years ago i was invited to an unveiling ceremony and saw a couple of demos and met with quite a few of them over drinks. Real brothers in arms,vokol racism- serious role models for the country.
Yes there was. There were 6 Regiments after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe. I think 3 Recce was made up of former Rhodesian SAS and 6 Recce were former Selous Scouts, or vica versa. Both 3 and 6 Recce were disbanded and the remaining members were incorporated into the other regiments.
@@JohnJones-ve7lq most ex black Salous Scouts where based and housed at 5 RR at Phalaborwa. They were not allowed to integrate into civilian society. I served 2 years at that base. Was then moved to the best camp 4RR Langebaan. Best time of my life.
@@empire-classfirenationbatt2691 The small taking on the big. 😄 My most sincere apologies for my late reply, my backward Nazi friend. I am not sure why RUclips did not alert me to your enquiring question 🤔
"Bully."."Manipulative."."Coercive."."Reflections."."Red Square"...(It Took Time to Teach Them). "From One , many:- there's more of us!". Dire Straits. Every woman knows Geisha soap covers over dirt.
4:46 He claims he didn't defend apartheid, yet he went on to murder people who opposed apartheid or fled into exile on behalf of the apartheid regime. This person is completely out of touch with reality.
You are out of touch. Do you know that more than 7.5 million from all over Africa, sought refuge in SA, under apartheid, in pursuit of jobs, medical care, housing, safety, education---basics not available in the 53 communist, one party, military and Islam fascist dictatorships of Africa
Everybody in the comments are just ragging on this lady because of her stature or because she's not macho enough to interview a guy like this. But she's conducting very good interview! She doesn't interject and personally attack the interviewee like many people do on political or historical topics. She just asks the question and gives the guy time to answer. Good job Seshnee
Yes, most of them don't give the interviewed person a chance to answer, keep chipping in. Doing great with her interview.
I think she is Sri lanken media . . they came out of a very big fight there
she looks good man.
My grandfather fought world war II North Africa and I remember him telling me that the best soldiers he ever came across were South Africans. Later in life I had the good fortune to make friends with a Rhodesian and a couple South Africans. Good honest guys. Something about the general mindset just sort of set them apart.
South African's Recce Commandos: the very best troops ever!
not anymore they aint
They're still some of the best in the world. We don't hear much about them which is exactly how it should be
@@pieterwillembotha6719 Technically the Recces doesn't exist anymore because they were disbanded before Nelson Mandela became president.
Then how do you explain the recces currently operating now? @@ro2592
Respect them, but the intervjuer dont know s...about nothing
Koos Standler jy kon dit nie beter gestel het nie! Dankie vir jou diens vir jou land en die positiewe insig gedurende die tye. gelukkig het meeste geweet wat aangegaan het en sodoende vir jul manne nie geoordeel nie. bly jy is vandag nog saam met ons om jou storie aan die res te kan oordra sonder enige haat.
You were recce then, I am recce now. I have the greatest respect for you.
Recces still exists?
@@tiaanvz743 yes they do
@@Ghoulza what do they do nowadays?
@@tiaanvz743 still active and doing what they did back them... they where involved in battle of C.A.R with para's.... and fought in DRC where one score the now 7th longest sniper kill.... from what i gather in DRC they where tasked with gathering intelligence of M23 commanders and positions, and when force intervention brigade attacked M23, they attacked command and control of M23... the sniper took out 6 M23 commanders before being wounded and returning to base, from what i heard the next day he was back out doing his thing again
@@Ghoulza think i'll give it a try then. Ive always wanted to be involved in special task forces. Never thought the recces still existed though. I thank you
Koos, excellent interview. We will always respect Special Forces & what they were capable of. Your interview did them proud. Well done.
It's never wrong to fight communism!
How does it feel to be an imperialist bootlicker?
@Greg Walker good for u.
agree, China specifically today is a great threat to world peace
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Wonderlike boek gewees Koos. Dankie dat jy jou lewe geboekstaaf het en dit kon meedeel net soos dit was. Eerlik, nederig en opreg. Manne kom nie groter as dit nie, nes Koning Dawid van ouds. Jy het die stryd gestry en jou geloof behou. Ek salueer jou/julle.
Goed gestel Koos. Versekerd, beslis, met respek en nederigheid!
Thank you for the excellent book. Respect.
Wonderful job, Seshnee.
Dit was die beste boek wat ek nog gelees het. Baie dankie en respect.
Where did you find it?
Matty Bhoy Exclusive books
Baie dankie :)
Reading your book right now - Thanks Koos.
Thanks for the interview, Sash....
Good grief, gimme a break! Thank you Koos, thank you Seshnee. Vok.
Wow am actually interview where the subject was allowed to talk without interference
I get what your saying Sir. Respect from Papua New Guinea!
Die enigste opregte weergawe wat mens ooit sal kry.
Need them to protect the farmers now!
I bought and read it. It is a good one on the subject of SADF Recce among others.
Respect Koo's.....good interview ....
Gee hom n Bells!! - Salute!!
There are those who will never see the conflict as anything less than defending apartheid because to do so would make their narrow minds explode
It became a very complicated conflict
Kooks thank you for your service
How else would you describe it? Removing the apartheid aspect - I'm curious, since at one time, I was looking to write a book on the "Wars of Liberation" - Thank you in advance for your answer...
@@investinginamerica5582 it was a war against communism, had nothing to do with apartheid... the idea that it did came from people using that as a way to get people to fight against South Africa. remember at the time SA was just trying to defend the now Namibia from terrorist attacks made by swapo... who where armed and trained by East Germany Russia and others..... we where asked to go into Angola but the US as Russia was trying to create a puppet government there, Cuba was also moving in... so in the 1970's 75-76 we went in and also took control of Angola, it was not the objective but it was that easy..... US publicly condemned SA for being in Angola and ordered us out (this after asking us to go in..) so we left... after that it was a complicated war against swapo and PLAN who where moving deeper into Angola for protection... right until then end when UNITA asked us in again in the 1980's 87-89 as Cuba and MPLA forces had pushed them so far south they where close to being overrun, which would have handed Russia Angola.... we once agian mounted a full scale assault in and pushed Cuba and MPLA passed the lomba river and stopped them there, after that Russia told Cuba it was hopeless and they where pulling out, Cuba came to the negotiating table and we agreed with Cuba to leave Angola and let them sort it out.... swapo was disarmed after the april 89 attack and free election where held in South west africa which resulted in a swapo win....nothing about any of that was apartheid related.... it has been spun as Cuba being protectors and trying to help stamp out apartheid but that was after they where kicked out and needed a way to save face ... it's obviously more complecated than that but that is the basics.
@@Ghoulza thank you.
I've read his book. Fantastic read.
That makes Two of us and yes. you are right my friend, a fantastic read.
Dankie vir fantastiese boek
Die Nederlandse weermag kan nie genoeg nuwe soldate vind nie. Waarom werf ons nie Afrikaanders nie? Ons taal is dieselfde; ons verstaan mekaar. Die Boere was nog altyd goeie soldate.
baie dankie Marinus. Ek sal enige tyd gaan join maar ouderdom is nie meer aan my kant nie
@morton christie werkenbijdefensie.nl/vacatures/militaire-vacatures/soldaat-cavalerie-verkenning-e285
Die Hollanders wil fokol met wit Suid Afrikaners te doen he. Amerika is ons moontelik beter gesind as enige Europeer,
Julle sal nie 'n fout maak nie.
Great read !
Hulle het net hulle plig gedoen was oorlog gewees goeie boek
The highest respect for the RECCE OPERATORS ----- but everyone needs to remember that there was many other infantry divisions and tactical units in Angola and South West Africa that needs accolades and praise for outstanding services rendered ---- from infantry to artillery, air services (PARATROOP REGIMENT) up to the air Force and even the navy ---- least but not last 32 BATTALION ----- the best fighting force the world has ever seen
Excellent interviewer
Respect
It's amazing what some sadf soldiers went through, no one even discusses it anymore, it's history, no more reverence, no more people looking at you with respect etc. As with most special forces teams, sadly, some do it just for the glory.
To Koos. You are much loved by many of us that served, and guys like you provided vital intelligence so guys like me could operate with proper knowledge. It's men like you that allowed a man like me to come home to my family. We, all of us will forever be in your debt, because we came home, many of us didn't. So to you, and all those reccies, we love you, we honor you and we thank you. We families of our own today, because of your courage and bravery. Thank You!!!
It's scary how this softly spoken thoughtfull sensitive guy could kill you in seconds..moral of the story..never judge a book
I would love to buy this guy need and just listen to him talk while I quietly listen..woukd be amazing to hear what it's like being fired at, seeing death etc
Jou boek is 'n baie eerlike weergawe van 'n Recce soldaat. Ek het dit werklik geniet, synde jou eerlikheid, terwyl daar soveel wanpersepsies en ongekwalifiseerde rondloop weergawes is v.d. menslike aspek om 'n Recce te wees. Dit is na my mening steeds 'n uitsonderlike prestasie van ongelooflike fisiese deursettings vermoeë en doelgerigte militêre dissipline.
These interviews should be official. Soldiers, Men or Women should have the task of such interview. Old SADF SERGEANT -. RETIRED
She is beautiful.
As an olde Rhodie our fight in the Rhodesian Bushwar was and still is fight which was never in vain...It was worth every effort....we gave 'em Hell in the tru sense of the word. The camadre snd the spirit still lives on...we my just fade a little but die impossible..😅. We just in actual fact, just mellow like a goode olde Brandy...😊😅😂....
Great soldiers
I respect you, we fent it now.
im busy reading this book atm.
The Recces were made great by the Rhodesian Special forces such as the Selous Scouts, Rhodesian SAS...... Even that Recce cap badge has a swlous scout emblem as cap badge.
Sad a nobody interviewing a hero
Who do you think she is ? . . her island had hero's aplenty
A small petite woman interviewing a no nonsense "big boy tough" Recce. Never seen so funny in all my life. 😅
But from the neck of her world . . she is't small . . the country she is from had the highest single incidence of female suicide bombers . . not an disrespect . . that Buddhist Hindu fight on that small island Ceylon
@@benwinter2420 All in is perspective as long as we do not look down at the people who are aspiring to be looked up.to with the highest respect.Yet respect is earned and not ever given. 😊
This chic looks like a robot and so unconfortable. They should have gotten someone more knowledgable to do the interview
Could they not have got an adult to interview, Koos?
John MacGregor jip, poor interview!
No, she's doing fine!
How many muscles do you need to ask a relevant question?? I think the questions were good and the answers complete. Good interview.
Please what is book name thank you
Recce.
Shame that little chic has no idea. Should rather be on KTV.
Those who decry the idea today that SA was fighting Communism are either lying propagandists or have very short memories.
I personally saw the Communist build up into Mozambique - it was very real and the troops,aircrew and offensive aircraft, tanks etc were not there for a holiday! A friend is today paraplegic after his Mirage was hit by a missile over Angola in the 1980s, fired by a Cuban Communist pilot flying a Mig.
The first contacts between the ANC and the Politburo of the Soviet regime were in 1921 when the ANC sent a delegation to beg for support. By 1928 the Soviets did commit to 'moral and materiel suport' of the ANC in their struggle for liberation.
Yes but was communism really a threat or were we just being fed 'rooi gevaar' propaganda? Remember it was the British aristocracy as well as wealthy American industrialists like Ford, DuPont and Bush who bankrolled Hitler for various reasons, as well as the banisters. The Russians won WW2 ultimately, and ultimately they won in Africa against Colonialism but you don't see Russian being spoken anywhere in Africa. However there is a container shop in every township in Africa were Chinese is spoken?
antzontoast - I am sure the Nat govt. played up and probably exaggerated the threat at every opportunity. But it was real and tangible in the form of weaponry ready for use if the Soviets and surrogates had seen a good opportunity. The fact that they did not get that opportunity does not cancel out the threat!
Hans Franz you have no idea what you are talking about so dont display your stupidity on a public platform.
Hans Franz - where in hell did you get this crap information. Angola was in a state of civil war when the Portuguese left Angola. The MPLA invited the communists to help them against the FNLA and UNITA, and the latter invited the west which included the CIA and South Africa. South Africa was there initially to train the FNLA and UNITA forces. Your hate is based upon fear and indoctrination.
As a matter of interest the Cuban and MPLA forces massacred 70000 FNLA civillan supporters (CIA fact book).
give me materials to read about this.
Is the unit still operating ?
They were disbanded in the 90's
R O no, they’re very much still active. They have been deployed to CAR, DRC, SOMALIA and various places in the Middle East. They’re rarely mentioned today because they don’t buy into media publicity like we see today with other special operations units around the globe. At their HQ, media is strictly controlled during their selection and training phase but when the SANDF has career days and demonstrations, you’ll always find the South African special forces tent there.
Only 5 and 4 are still open.
@Icicle Fledglings except the whinging and moaning hey?
@@thatshectic6529 LOL. My brother was a recce, killed in action in 1977. 7 years ago i was invited to an unveiling ceremony and saw a couple of demos and met with quite a few of them over drinks. Real brothers in arms,vokol racism- serious role models for the country.
She contaminates honour.
Andre Marais kindly justify your words.
If you have nothing nice to say, please keep quite. You are showing your true colours and you are not doing yourself any favours.
Was there a 3 Recce regiment?
Good question lol
Yes there was. There were 6 Regiments after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe. I think 3 Recce was made up of former Rhodesian SAS and 6 Recce were former Selous Scouts, or vica versa. Both 3 and 6 Recce were disbanded and the remaining members were incorporated into the other regiments.
@@JohnJones-ve7lq most ex black Salous Scouts where based and housed at 5 RR at Phalaborwa. They were not allowed to integrate into civilian society. I served 2 years at that base. Was then moved to the best camp 4RR Langebaan. Best time of my life.
Terrible reporter. Sounds like a 10 year old's questions
the traditional question about apartheid
All very pc .
I find it so funny that they always have interviews with special forces soldies conducted by petite women.
Lol why?😂
@@empire-classfirenationbatt2691 The small taking on the big. 😄 My most sincere apologies for my late reply, my backward Nazi friend. I am not sure why RUclips did not alert me to your enquiring question 🤔
The best was Battalion 32!!!!
We used to be the best. So sad now.
The intervjuer is really bad,?
No she wont understand at all son
You always only hear the story from the hunter.
"Bully."."Manipulative."."Coercive."."Reflections."."Red Square"...(It Took Time to Teach Them). "From One , many:- there's more of us!". Dire Straits. Every woman knows Geisha soap covers over dirt.
Very poor interviewer
Presenter - 0
Hetp iemand ooit 'n sers. Gert Nortje van 5 Recce geken?
who told you that swapo is comunust ?
This is obvious.
Kbc Construction. they are
WE WERE A PIG, AND NOW YOU ARE ? GOOD MAN ENJOY YOUR WORK BUT ALWAYS THINK WE FOR GIVE BUT WE DONT FORGET
SWAPO themselves.
It was not about communism at all, it was about Namibia worth
wrong
Satan's enforcer.
4:46 He claims he didn't defend apartheid, yet he went on to murder people who opposed apartheid or fled into exile on behalf of the apartheid regime. This person is completely out of touch with reality.
You are out of touch. Do you know that more than 7.5 million from all over Africa, sought refuge in SA, under apartheid, in pursuit of jobs, medical care, housing, safety, education---basics not available in the 53 communist, one party, military and Islam fascist dictatorships of Africa
Not as out of Touch as you. Muppet.
Awesome book, loved it. 1SSB 89/90.