I have nothing against what he is doing and saying,but if you were liustering af...why make a story for yourself and now telling this nonsense ...does he get paid...damb,i think i mst tell a story too...lol. Jst not nonsense and lies like this.
@RUclipsBanned30timesButBack Watch Carte Blanch if you are looking for victims' perspective - it's too sad, but also a good platform. I do agree that the victims need to be heard and criminal activity must not be glorified. We also need the example of the person that went down the wrong path to prevent others from doing the same. We also need to give people the opportunity to redeem themselves or they will just do more damage. It's easy for you to say these things you have said, but it's not easy to bounce back from living that kind of life and going down that path and confessing your sins openly to those willing to hear and continue to use your platform for good. Jesus went out to the sinners to bring them onto the path of righteousness. Don't do damage with your words and your time, but rather be positive and do something positive and be part of the change.
Thank you for doing this, as someone who comes from The Cape Flats who has gotten a taste of this lifestyle and choosing to get out before it got anywhere. If I had made the wrong decisions I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm now a CEO of a startup in the tech space, I'm a software developer, graphic designer, 3D modeller, and business enthusiast even though I'm nowhere close to being a good businessman. All of these opportunities could've been taken away from me by the wrong choice. One day I hope to be able to be a vessel for change on the Cape Flats as it is really tough for most people to remain level-headed in these conditions.
@@joee2480 it's a beautiful place to live in, it has it's fair share of crime and poverty, but besides that you won't find a mix of cultures the way you would here.
Well done Tyler, life is difficult in general, but like Welcome mentioned, its all about the choices we make and you made 1 that benefited you in a very good way, may you succeed in life always.
@@Wawker unfortunately no, but this isn't an industry that cares about anything other than what you can do, work on building a strong portfolio and learn git and CI/CD. As long as you can prove yourself as a developer you can most likely skip the internship hell phase.
This mans english is honestly beautiful he speaks so eloquently and with such confidence u can tell hes very intellectual in a world where most thought being smart was dumb
I'm so happy a platform like this exists. A stage to showcase the complicated yet gorgeous diversity of the South African human experience. Thank you so much Josh. This podcast is such a treat.
7. There are discrepancies in the story (WHEN COMPARED TO RELEBOGILE'S INTERVIEW), yet you still require him to name names. AND if he is going to name names he must name all so that everyone can corroborate the story. This is irresponsible journalism. Stop exploiting the issues in the black and coloured community for your profit and views. You better donate all the money you make from this video to these communities, since you claim to "care" so much about us. AND you better inform all your viewers. White boys like you go into our "zoo" (because it is voyeuristic) and watch us like spectators since you continually mention how much work you do in these communities. You have a cheek to blame these issues simply on the individual by saying these children are left unattended etc. Please do a video of how whiteness, Apartheid, the Group Areas act has created this whole mess. Please have a dialogue about how white privilege continually perpetuates this disparity amount white South Africans and non-White South Africans. If you want to be part of the solution donate this cash from this video. AND TALK ABOUT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WHILE YOU ARE AT IT. We will be so proud of you
Brother are you that gullible this man is taking the biggest load of shit..I'm an ex convict I've been in pollsmoor many times ...I've never heard of this man in my life...he said hes a general..bullshit I met generals they all in their sixties...and how can you make 500 000 rand every month..oh my god I'm furious at this guy..I will expose him for who he really is..a fake a fraud..he will be remembered by all three camps 26 27 and 28 for the bullshit hes speaking and for disrespecting the number..people dont believe this guy trust me
My father is a teacher at the juvenile section at Brandvlei correctional services. One thing that sticks out that he says about the prisoners, is that they want to learn.
It’s true.. nobody wants to be the dumb guy in the crew. They’re embarrassed because they don’t know how to spell and read at a high level. If they’re interested, they will listen and learn. You just can’t force it on them and schools in the US will force you to read Shakespeare when it doesn’t help us at all in the real life! Why not read a book everyone likes?!
I think I remember this guy back in 2019 at Joburg. One of the things he said to us was to always think about the consequences of what you are doing now. Sometimes we enjoy doing bad things but they don't have a good ending, sometimes we do good things but we don't enjoy them like he was going to school but he was not really enjoying school. He was motivating us about to think of how good are the consequences of going to school and how bad are the consequences of crime or bad things we are doing. Most of the time in life we do things we don't feel like doing but we do them because we know where they are taking us. I'm so happy to see Welcome again on this podcast. Thanks @Wide Awake Podcast .
Wow this guy has inspired me to to change im currently serving a 18years sentence been in prison for 5 years already an a active member of the 26 gang but after watching this. Its never to late. To change my past will not b my future its time to start educating myself.. Crime doesn't pay
Duane, the truth is setting you free, you still have an amazing path before you, breaking free from the gang is not going to be easy but the light that's in your heart will lead you in a place of freedom. Jesus🙏 is that light, you are not condemned at all, you are accepted as his son this very minute... Your life is still going to impact many lives positively even the people around you now... James 1,17..
THIS IS THEE BEST PRISON STORY I'VE EVER HEARD!!!!! AND THESE ARE THINGS OUR SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD AIR IN SCHOOLS TO OPEN THE EYES OF THE KIDS BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN START ADMIRING GANGSTARISM. I'LL SHARE THIS VIDEO EVERYWHERE.
I remember this guy from high school, he was always a leader since back then he was on the SRC at school , some type of Head boy. He would always make speeches and speak up on behalf of the students, always thought he'd be a politician or public figure of some sort....Glad to see he turned his life around.
Having grown up on the flats myself and with a father caught up in gangsterism and spending time in Pollsmoor himself, I've seen so many of my peers end up in the same situation as Welcome. The lack of positive role models in our coloured community has pushed many young men into gangsterism. The allure of "belonging" is so great for some of the kids that they see gangsterism as the only option and make them easy targets for the gangsters. I was lucky enough to be raised by a strong mother whom believed in education and used education as a tool to keep us as kids in check but also as a tool to get out of your circumstances. Kids on the flats do not know the pitfalls of gangsterism and can truly benefitfrom hearing welcomes story. I hope this interview goes viral and I hope Welcome's story reach as far and as wide as possible
Welcome Witbooi is not only a motivational speaker, he is an actor and an author. He starred alongside Forrest Whitaker in “The Forgiven”, consulted on prison gang culture for the movie “Four Corners” and has an autobiography titled “All is Not Lost”.
I want to know is he safe now.. as an ex firm boy? Will a rival gang not attempt to take him out if they saw him? Because most times gang members can't escape these gangs.
Woow! Really enjoyed listening to welcome speak on his testimony. Very inspiring and motivating. I’m so proud of you Welcome. U were born to be a leader. U have so much soul brother. Niemand is te sleg om te verander nie
I enjoyed this so much. Growing up in Cape Town you always hear about gangs from an outside point of view. Really interesting to hear it from someone who’s experienced it. Love the Show man
As a born and bred Capetonian who comes out of a semi version of this life fpr almost 20 years from the age of 12 (parents prayers and hard decisions as an ex addict saved me), I can honestly say that Gods hand is on this mans life. extremely good interview, well done. God bless you Mr Welcome Witbooi.
I have watched every single episode of this podcast since it came out. Josh i'am such a big fan. I love the way you carry yourself and the interviews out aswell. Please keep up the great content. 👏👏
The fact that this is instructional is amazing like even though I do not want to be part of a gang or join a number I find learning about them interesting and what's weird is that it's extremely surprising that there was someone as high ranked as him that had the heart that he does
Because a Man of integrity, is someone who will do something that is right. Even though no one is looking, I am taking that one with me and keeping it. Forever & always. This man is quite articulative & intelligent.'
I got to listen to this man speak at one of the youth camps that CPT metro police run for the youth, the kids look up to him, they listened to him, gave him more respect than I'd seen from them while on the camps. Using his power for good, glad to see he's still doing it.
@@aishaalexander3742 Unfortunately, the new management of Metro Police decided to disband the program in order to save money for other projects. The youth camps no longer exist.
What I like about your guests is that they live a parallel reality to the people working 9-5 jobs and this. The untold realities of what also happens in this world. People are generally only focussed on their own realities, it's awakening to hear other people's reality.
Man, this guy is Soooo well spoken. Josh, you make the most insightful videos. These are all the questions I wanted answered. Can you do one about the Sebella ?
Thank you so much to the speaker and host for taking the time to unravel and tell your story. Has made me realise the things I don't have words for. Keep up the good work..
What an inspiring and awakening interview. I've really gained a lot of insight. Welcome is so eloquent and such a good story seller. I was totally invested. Thank you.
Such a beautiful story to watch. Thank you Welcome for putting yourself out there and sharing your life and experiences. So much respect for you. 💯 Good luck with all your future endeavors and congratulations on all your successes since changing your life around.
Really powerful interview...such a powerful story. Welcome is such an intelligent, articulate, humble spirit. I could listen to him for days as the authenticity and clarity of every thought & word is captivating. Well done guys!!
Thank you for your interview and message! Welcome you are a blessing to Humanity. Parents need to listen to their children...feed their positive interests...spend time and love. Thank you to your Grandmothers unconditional love.
You deserve more likes , more views and more eyes on these sorts of long form interviews - this is my first time listening to you and watching your podcast - great local content my dude 🙏🏼
Hey, thank you so so much! I’m trying my best to produce content that is entertaining and informative. I’m happy with the way the channel is growing and the support has been incredible! I can’t wait to see where this channel will be next year 🙊
One of the best if not best podcast I have ever seen. Bro you're an inspiration in many ways than one. I just hope your story riches every ghetto/ Kasi yout around the World.
I Stan a King Welcome Witbooi🙌. Thank you for sharing your story and giving purpose to your pain, by influencing and shaping the minds of the younger generation. As a coloured girl, having a brother that was also introduced to a similar lifestyle at young age, I cannot thank you enough for what you are doing. Thank you, thank you
A brilliant podcast! Very informative and fantastic insight into gangsterism. A beautiful story of a genuine human impacting positive change in the lives of future generations. Thanks Joshua!
Welcome Witbooi,i as a mother of 63years,, 4children ,9grandchildren,,,i am so inspired by your story,thank you for your helpful information,in gangsterism ,, thank also for the while awake podcast,that interview,you.... love it,i do have a family member that been in caserated for 18years.......
Wow just hearing this guy speak is so inspirational can hear his a guy that has lots of knowledge. Was inspired about what he went through and how his life changed for the good. I wish everything good and prosperous on his journey forward and that all that he worked for will be seen and young children will be inspired by him. 👏🏼🥇
Wow, what an amazing interview. Very insightful and i am sure alot of people will take from it and make a positive impact in their lives and also to those around them. Thank you. I also find the number highly fascinating.
So interesting! I would love to also have a conversation with Welcome one day. Inspiring. Redemption really is possible, even if only in exceptional cases. The power of education hey.
Hey Josh! I just listened to a bunch of your podcasts, starting from the first ones and ending up here. And I wanted to say that I really can see the improvement in your interviewing skills from the first episodes to this. You don't interrupt the guest as much, stay more on topic, and the whole thing is just so much more smooth and more comfortable to listen to! Congrats on the progress and keep it up:) Welcome was an amazing guest, really interesting and well-spoken!
This was very insightful. Thank you for this, it was really inspiring hearing his story and the advice given to one's younger self. Welcome is a figure we all need as he proves that we all deserve a second opportunity and that our true power is knowledge.
My people :) Life in the streets is tough mybru - It's always dope to see somebody who came out of that life, getting free is tough, most people die before they really get free
Great podcast. Appreciate the honesty. Lives are real and my biggest wish would be for gangs to realise how much they are playing the systems game then they realise. Peace out as there is no 'other'.
Honestly - you can re-interview each and every one of your guests that you've hosted so far. I want to hear many many more of their life stories and experiences.
Came across your channel recently & must say that this has been one informative yet interesting podcast especially being south african. Each of these gangsters has brought so much awareness to my mind. Thanks for what you do Josh & I hope that 2022 brings success to you! God bless
Brother hoe kan jy die kak glo wat die doos praat ek is a bandiet en ek het nooit gehoor van die man op pollsmoor nie...hy sal sy dood kry vir die goed wat jy praat..waar het jy gehoor a man het 500 000 duisend rand in die tronk...is jy mal...die man is a fake ...a fraud....jy se hys a generaal....hy het langs an a generaal gevrek ja...ek sal lyk om vir hom te kry in die tronk die vokin kibenga...hy moet expose wit vir wie jy regtag is
Brother I'm really proud of you ur story i hope the children can learn from it may u go from strength to strength may God keep u on the straight path 🙏 ❤
We truly are products of our environment. Thank God my dad's absence didn't push me down that road. Now that my city has become increasingly gang infested, it's high time I came home to my kids. COVID has kept me abroad for 2 years and my family has suffered from the distance. I just hope my son doesn't give up on me.
The idea of doing things you don’t necessarily want to, in order to achieve your personal goals is quite universal. We can see parallels between Welcome’s journey and that of someone looking to climb the corporate ladder (for example) are quite apparent
This is so sad. People are so taken with gangsterism on the Cape Flats that they end up glorifying it through morbid curiosity. I hear a lot about circumstances, abuse, not having a choice in these interviews but I don't hear any real remorse for the lives they took, the hurt, damage and trauma they caused families. In our community we all have our own war stories, we just don't all get a social media platform to broadcast it from. I have many cousins and uncles who ended up in this life and in Pollsmoor. Their children suffered, their parents suffered, their partners suffered, their victims suffered. So many young lives in my family have been destroyed by this generational curse. Don't glorify criminal deeds even if individuals have turned their lives around now. I don't hear anyone taking responsibility for their actions in these interviews. Don't make rock stars out of people who are paying back a debt for the things and people they destroyed. Some of the hurt and damage they caused will never be fixed. They deserve a second chance sure, but their choices and actions shouldn't be glamourised.
Great content. I've been on the wrong side of the law to the extent that at one point I was facig substantial jail-time. I'm thankful for deciding to defend myself in court and this is truly the reason , I believe, that I stayed out of jail. The Legal Aid attorney who I was assigned to, couldn't even spell correctly, so I made the decision thus. Liberty was the result and I walked away with a huge fine and the maximum suspended sentence, with a sigh of thanks. Awaiting trial, I couldn't afford bail but because the courts weren't very busy and I'd pleaded guilty ( I WAS) , the state elected to procede with a speedy trial. All the time in the cells, I neverhad an issue with the numbers, other guys who didn't know respect if it poked them in the eye, did though. It was while waiting to get called that the numbers pounced and went through my pockets. The first guy whose hand went in got my instant and violent response when I broke all four fingers by snapping them back on his wrist. The ouens quickly encircled me and I knew there was no help coming from the wardens as they were conspicuously absent at thetime. I prepared for the worst but held the stare of the guy whose fingers I just broke and said, 'My bra', we shared all this time in the cells, now you want to rob me...What kind?" That's the moment a voice said loudly, "Los daai man uit." They immediately sat down and I looked across the cell to see who had just saved my butt from at least a serious hiding...he was a big shot in the numbers. He wore an embroidered Fez and waistcoat. I nodded my thanks, he nodded back and that was that. I know where this came from though. I've always had respect for the Fletse and the gangs, having had pleasant dealings with the guys during my time in CT. The numbers don't forget RAK's, ever. Respect is all it took when I assisted a member back in the day. I hate the crime, not the player. Never forget that, to a member, its just a job.
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Hi Josh, is there a link to Welcome's foundation in order to donate?
I want to know which movie he stared in
Just did. Thank you. Keep doing what you are doing.
I have nothing against what he is doing and saying,but if you were liustering af...why make a story for yourself and now telling this nonsense ...does he get paid...damb,i think i mst tell a story too...lol.
Jst not nonsense and lies like this.
@RUclipsBanned30timesButBack Watch Carte Blanch if you are looking for victims' perspective - it's too sad, but also a good platform. I do agree that the victims need to be heard and criminal activity must not be glorified. We also need the example of the person that went down the wrong path to prevent others from doing the same. We also need to give people the opportunity to redeem themselves or they will just do more damage. It's easy for you to say these things you have said, but it's not easy to bounce back from living that kind of life and going down that path and confessing your sins openly to those willing to hear and continue to use your platform for good. Jesus went out to the sinners to bring them onto the path of righteousness. Don't do damage with your words and your time, but rather be positive and do something positive and be part of the change.
So no one is going to mention the fact that this former gangster is well spoken and intelligent
He is phenomenal and an intellect of note, simply brilliant
Characteristics of success are transferable to all domains😮💨
A lot of gangsters are quite intelligent. Those are the guys that end up running things.
Veryyyyyyyyy well spoken indeed you can here he is a very intelligent guy
Why? Do you think people from the Cape flats can't speak properly? Did he not drop enough "awe"'s for you?
Thank you for doing this, as someone who comes from The Cape Flats who has gotten a taste of this lifestyle and choosing to get out before it got anywhere. If I had made the wrong decisions I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm now a CEO of a startup in the tech space, I'm a software developer, graphic designer, 3D modeller, and business enthusiast even though I'm nowhere close to being a good businessman. All of these opportunities could've been taken away from me by the wrong choice. One day I hope to be able to be a vessel for change on the Cape Flats as it is really tough for most people to remain level-headed in these conditions.
Good luck, my dream is to live in South Africa.
@@joee2480 it's a beautiful place to live in, it has it's fair share of crime and poverty, but besides that you won't find a mix of cultures the way you would here.
Well done Tyler, life is difficult in general, but like Welcome mentioned, its all about the choices we make and you made 1 that benefited you in a very good way, may you succeed in life always.
Hey Tyler, Im a Software Engineering graduate and I'm currently looking for internships, any opportunities that you know of?
@@Wawker unfortunately no, but this isn't an industry that cares about anything other than what you can do, work on building a strong portfolio and learn git and CI/CD. As long as you can prove yourself as a developer you can most likely skip the internship hell phase.
This mans english is honestly beautiful he speaks so eloquently and with such confidence u can tell hes very intellectual in a world where most thought being smart was dumb
The fact that he saved the pregnant lady 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the podcasts that will be making waves in a FEW years. You are doing a phenominal job brother
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Totally agree
Definitely
I'm so happy a platform like this exists. A stage to showcase the complicated yet gorgeous diversity of the South African human experience. Thank you so much Josh. This podcast is such a treat.
7. There are discrepancies in the story (WHEN COMPARED TO RELEBOGILE'S INTERVIEW), yet you still require him to name names. AND if he is going to name names he must name all so that everyone can corroborate the story. This is irresponsible journalism. Stop exploiting the issues in the black and coloured community for your profit and views. You better donate all the money you make from this video to these communities, since you claim to "care" so much about us. AND you better inform all your viewers. White boys like you go into our "zoo" (because it is voyeuristic) and watch us like spectators since you continually mention how much work you do in these communities. You have a cheek to blame these issues simply on the individual by saying these children are left unattended etc. Please do a video of how whiteness, Apartheid, the Group Areas act has created this whole mess. Please have a dialogue about how white privilege continually perpetuates this disparity amount white South Africans and non-White South Africans. If you want to be part of the solution donate this cash from this video. AND TALK ABOUT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WHILE YOU ARE AT IT. We will be so proud of you
Brother are you that gullible this man is taking the biggest load of shit..I'm an ex convict I've been in pollsmoor many times ...I've never heard of this man in my life...he said hes a general..bullshit I met generals they all in their sixties...and how can you make 500 000 rand every month..oh my god I'm furious at this guy..I will expose him for who he really is..a fake a fraud..he will be remembered by all three camps 26 27 and 28 for the bullshit hes speaking and for disrespecting the number..people dont believe this guy trust me
My father is a teacher at the juvenile section at Brandvlei correctional services. One thing that sticks out that he says about the prisoners, is that they want to learn.
Well said and well done Welcome
That's their sly trick to pass time and not feel their punishment. Why would anyone wait to get incarcerated to claim willingness to learn??
It’s true.. nobody wants to be the dumb guy in the crew. They’re embarrassed because they don’t know how to spell and read at a high level. If they’re interested, they will listen and learn. You just can’t force it on them and schools in the US will force you to read Shakespeare when it doesn’t help us at all in the real life! Why not read a book everyone likes?!
I think I remember this guy back in 2019 at Joburg. One of the things he said to us was to always think about the consequences of what you are doing now. Sometimes we enjoy doing bad things but they don't have a good ending, sometimes we do good things but we don't enjoy them like he was going to school but he was not really enjoying school. He was motivating us about to think of how good are the consequences of going to school and how bad are the consequences of crime or bad things we are doing. Most of the time in life we do things we don't feel like doing but we do them because we know where they are taking us.
I'm so happy to see Welcome again on this podcast. Thanks @Wide Awake Podcast .
Wow this guy has inspired me to to change im currently serving a 18years sentence been in prison for 5 years already an a active member of the 26 gang but after watching this. Its never to late. To change my past will not b my future its time to start educating myself.. Crime doesn't pay
We'll come back to why you have a phone in jail later..... 18 years for what?
@@tshiamomophuleng8170 😂😂
Duane, the truth is setting you free, you still have an amazing path before you, breaking free from the gang is not going to be easy but the light that's in your heart will lead you in a place of freedom. Jesus🙏 is that light, you are not condemned at all, you are accepted as his son this very minute... Your life is still going to impact many lives positively even the people around you now... James 1,17..
@ Tshiamo Mophuleng
Everything gets into prison a cellphone is nothing an 18years for murder and robbery
@@tshiamomophuleng8170 will do i still have 4 years to go
THIS IS THEE BEST PRISON STORY I'VE EVER HEARD!!!!! AND THESE ARE THINGS OUR SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD AIR IN SCHOOLS TO OPEN THE EYES OF THE KIDS BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN START ADMIRING GANGSTARISM. I'LL SHARE THIS VIDEO EVERYWHERE.
Gov wants these things
Sorry to say this and I'm not racist but if this was the story of a black man they would've thats How Life In S.A Is Nothing Has Changed.
You have no idea how this video saved my life ❤️
Very heartbroken 😢
Some people are just destined for greatness, through all circumstances. What a champ
Your comment has 26 likes you get me🤣🤣
Well Said
Went to prison, killed 2 wardens and got out after just 14 years. what a amazing human beeing….
I remember this guy from high school, he was always a leader since back then he was on the SRC at school , some type of Head boy. He would always make speeches and speak up on behalf of the students, always thought he'd be a politician or public figure of some sort....Glad to see he turned his life around.
Having grown up on the flats myself and with a father caught up in gangsterism and spending time in Pollsmoor himself, I've seen so many of my peers end up in the same situation as Welcome. The lack of positive role models in our coloured community has pushed many young men into gangsterism. The allure of "belonging" is so great for some of the kids that they see gangsterism as the only option and make them easy targets for the gangsters.
I was lucky enough to be raised by a strong mother whom believed in education and used education as a tool to keep us as kids in check but also as a tool to get out of your circumstances.
Kids on the flats do not know the pitfalls of gangsterism and can truly benefitfrom hearing welcomes story. I hope this interview goes viral and I hope Welcome's story reach as far and as wide as possible
you look beatiful hey
A man of integrity is a person who does right even when no one is looking
What you mean? He killed so easily
Welcome Witbooi is not only a motivational speaker, he is an actor and an author. He starred alongside Forrest Whitaker in “The Forgiven”, consulted on prison gang culture for the movie “Four Corners” and has an autobiography titled “All is Not Lost”.
I want to know is he safe now.. as an ex firm boy? Will a rival gang not attempt to take him out if they saw him? Because most times gang members can't escape these gangs.
Woow! Really enjoyed listening to welcome speak on his testimony. Very inspiring and motivating. I’m so proud of you Welcome. U were born to be a leader. U have so much soul brother. Niemand is te sleg om te verander nie
I enjoyed this so much. Growing up in Cape Town you always hear about gangs from an outside point of view. Really interesting to hear it from someone who’s experienced it. Love the Show man
As a born and bred Capetonian who comes out of a semi version of this life fpr almost 20 years from the age of 12 (parents prayers and hard decisions as an ex addict saved me), I can honestly say that Gods hand is on this mans life. extremely good interview, well done. God bless you Mr Welcome Witbooi.
Thank God
Saw a snippet on TikTok and I had to watch the full podcast. Good job lad.
this podcast is gonna go places...watch the space
I hope so 😂 The community we are building is incredible and I cant wait to see where this goes...
I have watched every single episode of this podcast since it came out. Josh i'am such a big fan. I love the way you carry yourself and the interviews out aswell. Please keep up the great content. 👏👏
The fact that this is instructional is amazing like even though I do not want to be part of a gang or join a number I find learning about them interesting and what's weird is that it's extremely surprising that there was someone as high ranked as him that had the heart that he does
Because a Man of integrity, is someone who will do something that is right. Even though no one is looking,
I am taking that one with me and keeping it. Forever & always. This man is quite articulative & intelligent.'
I got to listen to this man speak at one of the youth camps that CPT metro police run for the youth, the kids look up to him, they listened to him, gave him more respect than I'd seen from them while on the camps. Using his power for good, glad to see he's still doing it.
Hello how do i get in contact with the youth organization
@@aishaalexander3742 Unfortunately, the new management of Metro Police decided to disband the program in order to save money for other projects. The youth camps no longer exist.
This guy is so well spoken
We need more prison pods. Love to see the growth of this channel 💪🏽💪🏽
Wide awake podcast. Number 1 podcast in the Cape flats🔥 keep this typa interviews coming bra🖤
Wow! What a fascinating interview and an incredible story!
“A man of integrity is doing right, even though no one is watching” I love that
What I like about your guests is that they live a parallel reality to the people working 9-5 jobs and this. The untold realities of what also happens in this world. People are generally only focussed on their own realities, it's awakening to hear other people's reality.
Thank you for your content. It's great to watch a local podcast about local gangs. Much easier to relate then American podcasts. Thank you again
Quite informative interview. I am startled how most ex-convicts are well spoken and intelligent.
Man, this guy is Soooo well spoken.
Josh, you make the most insightful videos. These are all the questions I wanted answered. Can you do one about the Sebella ?
Thank you so much to the speaker and host for taking the time to unravel and tell your story. Has made me realise the things I don't have words for. Keep up the good work..
What an inspiring and awakening interview. I've really gained a lot of insight. Welcome is so eloquent and such a good story seller. I was totally invested. Thank you.
One thing about Welcome, he is smart and has a heart of a Samaritan. Book smart and street smart.
Listening to Welcome is so inspiring. I would love to meet him in person 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Such a beautiful story to watch. Thank you Welcome for putting yourself out there and sharing your life and experiences. So much respect for you. 💯 Good luck with all your future endeavors and congratulations on all your successes since changing your life around.
This man expresses himself eloquently.
One of the most insightful Podcasts I've listened to in a while - Top Shelf Lad
It's insane how vulnerable to environment and circumstance the trajectory of one's life is. He was only 16 and was an intelligent boy.
Really powerful interview...such a powerful story. Welcome is such an intelligent, articulate, humble spirit. I could listen to him for days as the authenticity and clarity of every thought & word is captivating. Well done guys!!
This Pod is growing daily, I give it a year or two it will be one of the biggest in the country
This was absolutely brilliant to watch. Thank you for the great content. 🙏
Watching it in 2024. Just letting you know this podcast will and is having a long term impact. Keep doing what you are doing🙏🏻bless
Thank you for your interview and message! Welcome you are a blessing to Humanity.
Parents need to listen to their children...feed their positive interests...spend time and love.
Thank you to your Grandmothers unconditional love.
Interesting conversation, I had a conversation with Welcome once and there is a lot we can learn.
You deserve more likes , more views and more eyes on these sorts of long form interviews - this is my first time listening to you and watching your podcast - great local content my dude 🙏🏼
Hey, thank you so so much! I’m trying my best to produce content that is entertaining and informative. I’m happy with the way the channel is growing and the support has been incredible! I can’t wait to see where this channel will be next year 🙊
I was part of the bright spark programme, actually really helped me to recover
Stumbled across this podcast while browsing RUclips. What a fascinating interview, and how inspirational to see how someone can change!
One of the best if not best podcast I have ever seen. Bro you're an inspiration in many ways than one. I just hope your story riches every ghetto/ Kasi yout around the World.
I Stan a King Welcome Witbooi🙌. Thank you for sharing your story and giving purpose to your pain, by influencing and shaping the minds of the younger generation. As a coloured girl, having a brother that was also introduced to a similar lifestyle at young age, I cannot thank you enough for what you are doing. Thank you, thank you
Lol at politicians are gangsters! Great work we need to hear more stories like this!
A brilliant podcast! Very informative and fantastic insight into gangsterism. A beautiful story of a genuine human impacting positive change in the lives of future generations. Thanks Joshua!
Wow!
This is so powerful.
So enlightening.
Praying that you keep on the right path my brother.
🤣I nearly died when he said "thought you have to work ur way up from 26 to 27 to 28"🤣
such an ignorant remark
Welcome Witbooi,i as a mother of 63years,, 4children ,9grandchildren,,,i am so inspired by your story,thank you for your helpful information,in gangsterism ,, thank also for the while awake podcast,that interview,you.... love it,i do have a family member that been in caserated for 18years.......
Shortest hour and so of my life; interesting man, bless him and you.
This was a good interview. The gentleman is so well spoken 💯
Outstanding 👌🏾
I just loved this interview, great questions and smart answers.
Welcome, God is good 🙌
Wow just hearing this guy speak is so inspirational can hear his a guy that has lots of knowledge. Was inspired about what he went through and how his life changed for the good. I wish everything good and prosperous on his journey forward and that all that he worked for will be seen and young children will be inspired by him. 👏🏼🥇
Wow, what an amazing interview. Very insightful and i am sure alot of people will take from it and make a positive impact in their lives and also to those around them. Thank you.
I also find the number highly fascinating.
With a lot that we face in this world this guy is living proof of positive change in life. I respect this guy and may God bless him.
So interesting! I would love to also have a conversation with Welcome one day. Inspiring. Redemption really is possible, even if only in exceptional cases. The power of education hey.
What an unbelievably eye-opening conversation. It was riveting right through. I'm surprised he was able to share so much.
Welcome once came to my school to tell his story, and even now in i an still interested in his story, it is so inspiring
Hey Josh! I just listened to a bunch of your podcasts, starting from the first ones and ending up here. And I wanted to say that I really can see the improvement in your interviewing skills from the first episodes to this. You don't interrupt the guest as much, stay more on topic, and the whole thing is just so much more smooth and more comfortable to listen to! Congrats on the progress and keep it up:)
Welcome was an amazing guest, really interesting and well-spoken!
Wrong 😂he kept interrupting the guy we missed out on some deep details again he kept asking questions the guest had already addressed beforehand ai😢
Watched the Adam turner ep and then this one right after . Love the content man. Lovely stuff 👌
This was very insightful.
Thank you for this, it was really inspiring hearing his story and the advice given to one's younger self.
Welcome is a figure we all need as he proves that we all deserve a second opportunity and that our true power is knowledge.
One of the most good podcast ever got a subscriber 🙌🏼
My people :) Life in the streets is tough mybru - It's always dope to see somebody who came out of that life, getting free is tough, most people die before they really get free
Great podcast. Appreciate the honesty. Lives are real and my biggest wish would be for gangs to realise how much they are playing the systems game then they realise. Peace out as there is no 'other'.
Powerful interview. Thank you
When Welcome Said"Imagine Being Remembered For Eight Days" 😆 🤣 😂 I Died 💀💀💀
Honestly - you can re-interview each and every one of your guests that you've hosted so far. I want to hear many many more of their life stories and experiences.
This man is so intelligent and eloquent. Beautiful stuff!
These podcasts are brilliant. Please keep this up Bru🔥
Came across your channel recently & must say that this has been one informative yet interesting podcast especially being south african. Each of these gangsters has brought so much awareness to my mind. Thanks for what you do Josh & I hope that 2022 brings success to you! God bless
You have gained a new subscriber in your chanel..good job buddy
Keep it up
Lovely content, enjoyed it. Great turn around of life for WELLCOME, may LORD JESUS CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM
This guy was on school with me ...he was the cleverest guy on school at the time then he just disappeared....now it makes sense.
Ya neh ...a disappointment really
This was very informative I really enjoyed it .... keep up the work sir
Witbooi is truly inspirational 👏 RESPECT TO YOU! Turned your life around. Hope to meet you one day.
Brother hoe kan jy die kak glo wat die doos praat ek is a bandiet en ek het nooit gehoor van die man op pollsmoor nie...hy sal sy dood kry vir die goed wat jy praat..waar het jy gehoor a man het 500 000 duisend rand in die tronk...is jy mal...die man is a fake ...a fraud....jy se hys a generaal....hy het langs an a generaal gevrek ja...ek sal lyk om vir hom te kry in die tronk die vokin kibenga...hy moet expose wit vir wie jy regtag is
What awesome podcast, guest and questions! Keep up delivering quality content
Greatest podcast welcome storie wil inspire alot of young man thank you for sharing 🙏
"We are so proud that you chose us"😭😭I hate that I chuckled at that.
Very interesting interview, best one so far!
Fascinating interview! Very well done, and very informative. Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.....
I love every episode you've done, you're a great interviewer
This guy was so interesting to listen to! Much love n respect!
Brother I'm really proud of you ur story i hope the children can learn from it may u go from strength to strength may God keep u on the straight path 🙏 ❤
We truly are products of our environment. Thank God my dad's absence didn't push me down that road. Now that my city has become increasingly gang infested, it's high time I came home to my kids. COVID has kept me abroad for 2 years and my family has suffered from the distance. I just hope my son doesn't give up on me.
INSPIRING!❤ Its never to late to change.👏🏼
The idea of doing things you don’t necessarily want to, in order to achieve your personal goals is quite universal. We can see parallels between Welcome’s journey and that of someone looking to climb the corporate ladder (for example) are quite apparent
Wow he is such well spoken and so inspiring to see where he came from and where he is now.. Totally amazing ✨✨✨
This is so sad. People are so taken with gangsterism on the Cape Flats that they end up glorifying it through morbid curiosity. I hear a lot about circumstances, abuse, not having a choice in these interviews but I don't hear any real remorse for the lives they took, the hurt, damage and trauma they caused families. In our community we all have our own war stories, we just don't all get a social media platform to broadcast it from. I have many cousins and uncles who ended up in this life and in Pollsmoor. Their children suffered, their parents suffered, their partners suffered, their victims suffered. So many young lives in my family have been destroyed by this generational curse. Don't glorify criminal deeds even if individuals have turned their lives around now. I don't hear anyone taking responsibility for their actions in these interviews. Don't make rock stars out of people who are paying back a debt for the things and people they destroyed. Some of the hurt and damage they caused will never be fixed. They deserve a second chance sure, but their choices and actions shouldn't be glamourised.
What an intelligent and eloquent man! Wow
I truly am astonished 💕
Great content. I've been on the wrong side of the law to the extent that at one point I was facig substantial jail-time. I'm thankful for deciding to defend myself in court and this is truly the reason , I believe, that I stayed out of jail. The Legal Aid attorney who I was assigned to, couldn't even spell correctly, so I made the decision thus. Liberty was the result and I walked away with a huge fine and the maximum suspended sentence, with a sigh of thanks. Awaiting trial, I couldn't afford bail but because the courts weren't very busy and I'd pleaded guilty ( I WAS) , the state elected to procede with a speedy trial. All the time in the cells, I neverhad an issue with the numbers, other guys who didn't know respect if it poked them in the eye, did though. It was while waiting to get called that the numbers pounced and went through my pockets. The first guy whose hand went in got my instant and violent response when I broke all four fingers by snapping them back on his wrist. The ouens quickly encircled me and I knew there was no help coming from the wardens as they were conspicuously absent at thetime. I prepared for the worst but held the stare of the guy whose fingers I just broke and said, 'My bra', we shared all this time in the cells, now you want to rob me...What kind?" That's the moment a voice said loudly, "Los daai man uit." They immediately sat down and I looked across the cell to see who had just saved my butt from at least a serious hiding...he was a big shot in the numbers. He wore an embroidered Fez and waistcoat. I nodded my thanks, he nodded back and that was that. I know where this came from though. I've always had respect for the Fletse and the gangs, having had pleasant dealings with the guys during my time in CT. The numbers don't forget RAK's, ever. Respect is all it took when I assisted a member back in the day. I hate the crime, not the player. Never forget that, to a member, its just a job.
What an eye opening conversation.