Notorious Leaders Of The Bad Boys Gang

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • In this week’s episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I had a chat with the leaders of the Bad Boys gang and Pastor Andie. During this episode we talked about what it was like growing up in one of South Africa’s most dangerous areas, how they joined and eventually became the leaders of the Bad Boys gang, life inside South Africa’s most notorious prison, how they make money for the gangs, corruption in South Africa, where they see themselves in 10 years and much more!
    Timecodes
    0:00 - Intro
    0:21 - The Bad Boys Gang Leaders
    2:50 - How Andie Met The Bad Boys
    7:59 - Living In A War zone Controlled By Gangsters
    12:38 - How People Become Gangsters
    15:22 - Growing Up In Gangland & Family Life
    20:17 - Joining A Gang & Becoming Gang Leaders
    24:00 - The Biggest Gangsters Are The Government
    26:55 - Freestyle Rap
    30:23 - The Nicest Prison In The World (Norway)
    31:23 - Inside South Africa’s Worst Prison
    38:11 - Joining The Numbers Gang
    41:11 - Will You Be Gangsters Forever?
    48:00 - Final Thoughts
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Komentáře • 256

  • @Kykieitswakey
    @Kykieitswakey Před 9 měsíci +120

    Uncle Andy is what religious leaders should be! No judgement, all LOVE and action. This was a joy to watch, thanks Josh!

  • @waleedsulaiman651
    @waleedsulaiman651 Před 9 měsíci +30

    2:44 'do you guys think you woud be doing this forever' , 'No, we would not be sitting here today' >> Powerful...

  • @sasha-leeperumalsamy1638
    @sasha-leeperumalsamy1638 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Loved this podcast , Josh this was meant for you ! You are such a good host. Keep up the amazing work !

  • @sibahlemaloni4918
    @sibahlemaloni4918 Před 8 měsíci +6

    This was an Amazing Interview Truthful but joyful aswell it’s good too see mainstream channels showing this side of the fence

  • @Vscorner_love
    @Vscorner_love Před 4 měsíci +17

    This podcast is levels Mac G this is competition in a good way. Legendary

    • @LBMOTORSPORTSA
      @LBMOTORSPORTSA Před 2 měsíci

      MacG is a gossiper podcast! you dont walk away with solid insight etc, no hate but macG must stop being a gossip queen

  • @CodyBanks10
    @CodyBanks10 Před 7 měsíci +5

    This is the second episode I've watched on this podcast and decided to subscribe after this. Great work Josh. Uncle Andy is doing some amazing work. The guy who is light skinned is very smart and I'm sure he is definitely going to turn his life around. He has a strong sense of why, which is his son.

  • @WilliamKilleen
    @WilliamKilleen Před 9 měsíci +4

    Keep doing the amazing work Josh, this is how we'll change things in SA 🇿🇦

  • @My_handsome_King
    @My_handsome_King Před 9 měsíci +13

    Bro this podcast is on a trajectory of becoming the best. Keep it up, we love it❤🙌

  • @user-kh5kh1so6i
    @user-kh5kh1so6i Před 9 měsíci +11

    Really enjoyed watching this Wide awake podcast never disappoints 👍

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Can’t wait for you to see the next few episodes!! Some crazy podcasts coming very soon

  • @shoelaces4417
    @shoelaces4417 Před 9 měsíci +44

    Love what you are doing with this Podcast Josh. Showing real stories of real people. It's very easy for me to sit here and curse at how ruthless they are, but for some people, this is the only life they know. This is how they were groomed from age 13! It's interesting to listen to this stories. I pray they see a different way of life

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci +15

      Thanks for letting me know! One of my goals since I started this podcast was that the main focus would be real stories from real people and I’ll keep on doing that!

    • @QARIBROWNTV786
      @QARIBROWNTV786 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@wideawakepodcastlove your podcasts bro try and and get some PAGAD MEMEBERS IN TOO

  • @batchad23
    @batchad23 Před 9 měsíci +20

    Okes freestyle was on point yo, better than i thought it would be. Many peeps go "im a rapper"..then they rap kak. This oke actually got bars! Hopefully gets discovered for his music

  • @user-uz3hh3ie7q
    @user-uz3hh3ie7q Před 6 měsíci +8

    I’m a music producer in the UK, from Cape Town originally. Put the guy in the green shirt in touch if he’s interested in putting his vocals down over some beats.

  • @luvuyogqabaza5000
    @luvuyogqabaza5000 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Josh, this has been reeeeally awesome. you need to have the gents back

  • @GooseBJJ
    @GooseBJJ Před 9 měsíci +36

    Great podcast. I serve in a rehab here in CPT where most of the guys are gang or ex-gang members. Some are former hitmen in that life as well. Once these guys open up and share you can really see the toll the life has taken on them. Especially once the drugs wear off and they have to face the emotions. Sadly fatherlessness is truly the common issue between them, I say respectfully. I have such a respect uncle Andy for his work and such a great role model. We need more father figures like him in the community.

    • @AndieSteeleSmith
      @AndieSteeleSmith Před 9 měsíci +3

      Thank you for serving in the rehab and no doubt being a father figure there to many - well done you. What a brilliant way to give back. Again, thank you 🙏

  • @bullz3718
    @bullz3718 Před měsícem

    Super eye opening episode. Amazing work Josh!

  • @MrsT.93
    @MrsT.93 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I am so inspired by you guys and I am praying for you guys for a better lifestyle and I hope and pray that you all achieve your dreams. All the best, God is in control.

  • @mo0dijudy415
    @mo0dijudy415 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Woza Josh, excited for this one 😊am all ears👂🏼

  • @user-qu6ec8oy2t
    @user-qu6ec8oy2t Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow, it's amazing to see how much they have changed! Switching from "Bad Boys" to "Good Boys" is a great move. I'm proud of the gang leaders for speaking up about the issues in Cape Town and showing that they are not just troublemakers but community builders. It's cool to see them making a positive difference. Keep it up, guys!

  • @chirstenafrica1038
    @chirstenafrica1038 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Top stuff, keep it up Josh! ❤

  • @Lennardthys
    @Lennardthys Před 9 měsíci +5

    Great work Josh. Love this podcast

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci

      Hey, thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed the episode!

  • @_iamchippyyt
    @_iamchippyyt Před 9 měsíci +1

    Powerful message ❤.

  • @montexthegoat7168
    @montexthegoat7168 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this

  • @TS-jd6rh
    @TS-jd6rh Před 9 měsíci +5

    your podcast is an inspiration, im also an addict in Cape Town, role models are rare, hard to find in our society. Cape Town is a strange place full of hope and strength

    • @Ultra_Magicc
      @Ultra_Magicc Před 9 měsíci

      How's your journey to recovery? Are you trying to find help?

  • @TashwillStuurman
    @TashwillStuurman Před 9 měsíci +5

    Quality podcast excellent work

  • @sinethembamadinga6054
    @sinethembamadinga6054 Před 9 měsíci +16

    They grew up right in front us, very young with so much potential. Hope they will see light one day! at least theres still hope in our community

  • @sharimattera5218
    @sharimattera5218 Před 9 měsíci +6

    This is an excellent interview. 100% truth

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci

      I really appreciate that! It’s one of my favourite episodes for sure

  • @magziemags9055
    @magziemags9055 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for doing what you do. I can't imagine that this is easy...I even feared for your life at some point. Thank you for giving voices to the hidden gems of our country. Please remember to be safe though...we need more of these moments and the community can only benefit from your contributions

  • @Brajosh_
    @Brajosh_ Před 4 měsíci +3

    Keep up the Lords Work Uncle Andy & Josh yo keep it up don't give up guys South Africa Needs Okes like you.God Bless

  • @kingcon4608
    @kingcon4608 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I Really Enjoyed this Episode. Very interesting & informative💚 Respect to those 3 Young Men. I can see you 3 doing a lot of Good in your communities. Walk in faith. Brother in the Green, I especially see Great things happening for you. Your rap skills are DOPE 🤯BTW. I wish you all the Best Guys✊ MUCH RESPECT. CAPE TOWN IS A GREAT TOWN💪😎👍

  • @KamoMadney
    @KamoMadney Před 2 měsíci

    Big up for the interview boss

  • @citiboyyy_1.4i
    @citiboyyy_1.4i Před 8 měsíci +3

    When he spoke about government, big facts. The system has definitely failed us.

  • @TristanBennett-gs8qu
    @TristanBennett-gs8qu Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great show

  • @sihlemasondo2898
    @sihlemasondo2898 Před 8 měsíci +19

    Hes an excellent rapper let's not let his talent go to waste

  • @vernonsimons1044
    @vernonsimons1044 Před 9 měsíci +9

    I've met andie still in my school years when i was in grade 11 what a brilliant human being he is such a wonderful human he changed my life for taking the gospel and seeking god and now i am a better person to respect and love all around me thank you Andie

    • @AndieSteeleSmith
      @AndieSteeleSmith Před 9 měsíci +2

      Vernon my friend - you literally have me in tears. Such wonderful memories of our times together - and of the incredible young man you were (and are!) I would so love to see you again soon. Thank you for your overly kind words

    • @vernonsimons1044
      @vernonsimons1044 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@AndieSteeleSmithi will stop you when i see you ❤️🫶🏽

  • @paballomoyo7705
    @paballomoyo7705 Před 9 měsíci +105

    Bro in the green top CAN RAP!!! SOMEONE PUT HIM ON!!!

  • @rvrejinxx
    @rvrejinxx Před 4 měsíci

    The freestyle is insane🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-td7ji3gp5y
    @user-td7ji3gp5y Před 2 měsíci

    First tim watching ur podcast started with Ellen ones it was good,keep up th good work Josh🤝🤝

  • @tsokho_tube
    @tsokho_tube Před 9 měsíci +4

    Broer you are brave to take this chance to interview this gents I was so scared the whole entire video hoping none of them get triggered or offended by any question!

    • @bigl3885
      @bigl3885 Před 8 měsíci +3

      That's the wrong mindset to have when interacting with them. At the end of the day, they are Human beings. Just treat people with respect.

    • @tsokho_tube
      @tsokho_tube Před 8 měsíci

      @@bigl3885 no that is your thoughts !

  • @oooooooo1112
    @oooooooo1112 Před 9 měsíci

    Eeeh my boi is backkk

  • @magziemags9055
    @magziemags9055 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Someone give that man a record deal. ❤

  • @kylestrathern2720
    @kylestrathern2720 Před 9 měsíci +1

    epic podcast!

  • @sharontarin1310
    @sharontarin1310 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Pastor, bless you in your ministry. We are very privileged to have a miraculous God. I pray for changed hearts and spirits.

  • @chantelstodel2545
    @chantelstodel2545 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome shows. Always ❤... C.Ludlam

  • @netshedzonetshisaulu623
    @netshedzonetshisaulu623 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Does uncle Andie have a channel ? I would love to hear more of his story.

  • @Marlin_Jahseh78
    @Marlin_Jahseh78 Před 7 měsíci +2

    That man can freestyle.👑

  • @leithkeraan3185
    @leithkeraan3185 Před 8 měsíci

    Your podcast are the bomb Josh. You must come to the belhar community 👀👀

  • @anlukeeve7010
    @anlukeeve7010 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @4lw4ysonline
    @4lw4ysonline Před 9 měsíci +4

    that Labia theater is great, would love for that to happen

  • @PhillyJr3
    @PhillyJr3 Před 9 měsíci +14

    This is deep man shuuuu, when he said if there's fathers involved in they lives they would have been different without feeling void of not being fatherless :( We need a planet of present Fathers and Mothers this is crucial.

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I agree with you completely!

    • @stanlerguard1653
      @stanlerguard1653 Před 7 měsíci +1

      All of them have fathers who are currently in their lives, I know them all the one in the middle said "fuck God" when he saw people coming from church. The one in green is soft and totally relies on ice and Dylan and how do there dockets get lost is because Dylan's mother is a police bed And as for peace whenever the community rises up against them they run. Our kids go to school everyday they respect meand that's why I can say this we already had a talk

  • @juiselyfe
    @juiselyfe Před 8 měsíci +3

    Dubzito my boooy! this guy a great rapper!! we still got something in the vault!!

  • @user-nw5kx4yj1n
    @user-nw5kx4yj1n Před 6 dny

    Guy in the green is very intelligent can hear by the way he speaks🙏big ups to you bro just by listening to him I was glued by the things he says🙏

  • @ironicgamer4083
    @ironicgamer4083 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Three Grown Men, that can think for themselves. Raised by strong Women, and blame the absence of fatherhood. I can point out one issue here, Choice and false perception is the root to where they are right now.
    I am praying for these Guys, so God can be their true Father.

  • @spencerbonneville1087
    @spencerbonneville1087 Před 9 měsíci +15

    We need more religious people like this. Real people that make jokes and are still respectable with their acceptance.

    • @AndieSteeleSmith
      @AndieSteeleSmith Před 9 měsíci +3

      Thank you Spencer - humor is one of our greatest weapons (even my bad humor!) 😂😂

  • @Marlin_Jahseh78
    @Marlin_Jahseh78 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Fire Boeta.🔥🔥🔥

  • @theproandonly9581
    @theproandonly9581 Před 9 měsíci +13

    You know I was kinda vibing when the man started rapping, then started tearing up, he has so much talent, potential and you can tell how much he is passionate by it. The system really is such a failure to it's citizens

  • @Caryn-JessePaulse
    @Caryn-JessePaulse Před 8 měsíci +1

    Dope

  • @Justin_JB_Isaacs
    @Justin_JB_Isaacs Před 9 měsíci +3

    I know Dapzito as a rapper. I miss this bru😢

  • @sam--qy6ew
    @sam--qy6ew Před 8 měsíci +4

    Guy in the green needs to do that film.

  • @jaredvanschoor7523
    @jaredvanschoor7523 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great stuff !

  • @ThaboMkekana
    @ThaboMkekana Před 9 měsíci +2

    Inspirational, for sure.

  • @MELODICALTHERAPY
    @MELODICALTHERAPY Před 9 měsíci +1

    afternoon uncle Andy, awe Josh, ek wil neti 3 bruse salute, PEACE&LOVE ouens 👊🙏🤛

  • @sedi2066
    @sedi2066 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mans in the green is NIIICE WIDDIT❤

  • @ray315gp
    @ray315gp Před 9 měsíci +4

    Brilliant podcast. These guys are not bad people they just need opportunity. Josh you very concerned about the mic. Don't worry we can hear loud and clear 😂

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you and yes I was because they are very sensitive and I didn’t want you to miss out on any of the action 😂

    • @ray315gp
      @ray315gp Před 9 měsíci

      @@wideawakepodcast no worries. Was an awesome podcast! Looking forward to the next

  • @ErichOsten89
    @ErichOsten89 Před 9 měsíci

    Salute Manskap

  • @aniquehable
    @aniquehable Před 7 měsíci +1

    Entire comment section praising Josh. My condolences to the family's that's lost loved ones because these guys felt like it. I Pray that the young girls and women they have violated and traumatized can find a way to heal in this country that glorifies Criminals.

  • @queireixcp2023
    @queireixcp2023 Před 8 měsíci +5

    I see them as Shadrack ,Meshack and Abenego. The 3 men in the fire and there's a 4th man Pastor Andy.

    • @emmanuelntshekang6825
      @emmanuelntshekang6825 Před 8 měsíci

      🤣🤣🤣 God have mercy on you that's an insult to my brothers who didn't bow down to the system or the god of this world.

  • @theunknownfromHanoverPark
    @theunknownfromHanoverPark Před 8 měsíci

    U should interview Hanover Park gangsters

  • @wayneggain3618
    @wayneggain3618 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Bro in green got BARZ

  • @IAmMatt777
    @IAmMatt777 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yoh uncle Andy man! 👍🙏

  • @bigl3885
    @bigl3885 Před 8 měsíci +10

    When the guy in the Green T-shirt responded to the 'world's nicest prison' question, and said he had seen something like that on a show called 'World's toughest Prisons', you interrupted him and said no it's not that...He was actually referring to an episode on World's Toughest Prisons where they went to a Scandinavian prison where it looks like a hotel. So next time hear people out first, and don't just assume and jump to correct them, because it comes across as patronizing.

  • @Joseph-ml2bd
    @Joseph-ml2bd Před 9 měsíci +9

    I believe that if the interview had been conducted in Afrikaans, their native language, it would have allowed them to respond to questions properly and in more detail, and it would have allowed them to express themselves in their mother tongue.
    But it was interesting to watch. Good work

    • @msizihlophe5222
      @msizihlophe5222 Před 8 měsíci

      Do you think Josh speaks afrikaans

    • @bigl3885
      @bigl3885 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@msizihlophe5222he could've gotten someone else to interview them. Alot of Podcasts do that.

    • @sandisom23
      @sandisom23 Před 4 měsíci

      Please don't be selfish. There are many people who don't know Afrikaans, we want information also!

  • @whallievdwesthuizen4883
    @whallievdwesthuizen4883 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Props uncle Andy

  • @lisoibhudabeats2588
    @lisoibhudabeats2588 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Fathers are very important in the presence of a kid

  • @AB-bq9us
    @AB-bq9us Před 3 měsíci +1

    Big ups uncle Andy

  • @NateBenediction
    @NateBenediction Před 6 měsíci

    please come to worcester bro

  • @onelegwanya1730
    @onelegwanya1730 Před 8 měsíci

    shout out to the guy in the green golf T SHIRT

  • @nazreencarr353
    @nazreencarr353 Před 4 měsíci

    Guy in the Green top 👏

  • @MatomeMoshaaphalo
    @MatomeMoshaaphalo Před 2 měsíci +1

    The guy in green t-shirt is so smart

  • @badlikeriri
    @badlikeriri Před 4 měsíci +1

    Shout out Uncle Andy fr❤

  • @anon2105
    @anon2105 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The Bad Boys 🔥

  • @austinesabeka2989
    @austinesabeka2989 Před 9 měsíci +7

    The brothers are speaking facts our government is corrupt 😢..."the system is failing us" I felt it

    • @NhlakaHlela
      @NhlakaHlela Před 8 měsíci

      The government us corrupt you blaming the government for what these thugs do

  • @xolanigysman4451
    @xolanigysman4451 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Hi, Im a producer and i and would love to get that dude's contacts to help him tell his story through music. please if you can help me reach out

  • @user-gu3ry6sr8f
    @user-gu3ry6sr8f Před 9 měsíci +2

    that guy can rap ur bars op n ane level

  • @touchedbystylecommunityart5350

    When can I be on your Podcast

  • @rukeshrambally5312
    @rukeshrambally5312 Před 2 měsíci

    Me and myself will get me to where I want to be........this is self believe 🤯😀💥💣

  • @dro258
    @dro258 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This is a really great interview Josh . Definite one of your best podcast episodes 👌 👏 Bless Up Guys respect DapZitO

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci

      It’s also one of my favourites! Thanks for letting me know 🙏🏼

  • @somelezeskampula4720
    @somelezeskampula4720 Před 8 měsíci

    Fisantekraal was very peaceful at the i was staying there (2004-2009)

  • @havoc9487
    @havoc9487 Před 9 měsíci +1

    this real in most coloured communities

  • @its_YZee
    @its_YZee Před 8 měsíci +4

    Damn he can rap, lets make music

  • @matthewvanrooyen6450
    @matthewvanrooyen6450 Před 9 měsíci +1

    YOOO! I NEVER comment but that nigga CAN RAP bro. Those words also carry substance, wise man.

  • @chumatafane
    @chumatafane Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love these gangsterism videos .

  • @NhlanhlaNdlovu-yt2sm
    @NhlanhlaNdlovu-yt2sm Před 4 měsíci

    Salute ouens

  • @juba9000
    @juba9000 Před 9 měsíci +1

    by them folding hands already means a lot about the hood

  • @Suomi91
    @Suomi91 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Its true Scandinavian prisons are like hotels! They give you chance to reform but many people take advantages of loose prison times/sentences and do crimes and stay winters in hotels(Prison). Nordic countries go too easy on criminals and you can see it changing whole society

  • @user-lp1cb5el5q
    @user-lp1cb5el5q Před 3 měsíci

    I don’t live far from Fisante Kraal I’m shocked

  • @EarthTraveler3087
    @EarthTraveler3087 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I guess this is the backstory to bad boys bad boys song.

  • @aniquehable
    @aniquehable Před 7 měsíci

    Would love this dude to go live on the flats for 10 years.

  • @user-td7ji3gp5y
    @user-td7ji3gp5y Před 2 měsíci

    Gangsters n their kids ke one thing they have mega love shem n to their ladies😊

  • @brajuju_rsa
    @brajuju_rsa Před 8 měsíci +3

    He can rap, u let him cook😮

  • @rubinabrahams893
    @rubinabrahams893 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Tik Tok brought me Here 🥳💪

    • @wideawakepodcast
      @wideawakepodcast  Před 9 měsíci

      Was it the video where everyone was commenting about my ears? 😂