Jailed And Threaten With His Life - Deo Kato's 518-day Run From Cape Town to London

Great British Adventures

Deo Kato made history as the first person to run from Cape Town to London—a journey of truly epic proportions.

Over 518 days and across 21 countries, he pushed the limits of human endurance to achieve what most would consider impossible.

In his first in-depth interview since completing this monumental feat, Deo opens up about a harrowing chapter of his journey: being illegally detained in South Sudan for three weeks, with his loved ones left in agonising uncertainty about his safety and whereabouts.

We delve into Deo’s inspiring mission to trace the story of human migration from Africa to the rest of the world, uncovering how his incredible odyssey mirrors the struggles and triumphs of contemporary migrant journeys.

This episode is a celebration of the unbreakable human spirit and the transformative power of adventure.

From moments of profound connection with strangers to the raw physical and emotional challenges he overcame, Deo’s story will leave you awestruck, inspired, and deeply moved.

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Get in contact: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/ https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast https://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeah Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 How is Deo upon his return? 05:57 The stats behind Deo's journey 10:40 The reason behind Deo's journey 14:37 Deo's 381 Running for Justice campaign 18:13 How Deo operated day by day 20:18 Deo's team back in the UK 21:38 Fundraising from Deo's community 23:15 Others running Africa and how Deo is playing the long game 27:48 The migration of humanity 31:32 Witnessing people flee war zones 37:19 No one willingly leaves their home 40:23 Facing death threats from farmers 49:58 The complex situation in South Africa 53:14 Deo's Legacy of Hope 56:02 Receiving hospitality through strangers 57:44 Struggles at Ugandan border 01:01:59 Struggling to work out the best route forward 01:04:11 Going missing in South Sudan 01:09:18 The difficulties being African travelling through Africa 01:11:56 Arrested under fabricated charges. 01:18:42 Conditions in jail 01:21:31 Getting information from jail to Alice 01:26:55 Released from jail 01:30:17 A renewed sense of purpose 01:34:33 Following the migrant journey through Europe 01:37:50 Travelling alone 01:39:50 Hearing first hand experiences from refugees 01:41:53 Being stopped by police multiple times 01:46:53 Difference in border crossings in Europe 01:49:45 Experiencing goodwill in Europe 01:54:39 Final push to exit Europe in time 01:57:11 Deo's last day 02:00:15 Taking the power back from Downing Street 02:02:37 How Deo's journey mirrors his Mums own migration 02:07:58 How Deo wants to be remembered 02:12:09 The team behind the journey 02:16:40 Would he do it again?