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