War to Peace

From the vineyards of the Cape to the battlefields of Angola and the birth of South African democracy to conflict zones across the globe, this is the journey of a man shaped by heritage, hardened by war, and driven by purposeChris du Toit traces his Huguenot lineage to 1686, weaving personal history with national narrative. Raised in Worcester, he grew from modest beginnings to global service: elite military units, UN peacekeeping, and complex security missions acrossAfrica, the Middle East, and Asia. More than a memoir, it is a human story of leadership, faith, family, and resilience and a tribute to a promise kept to his wife - to take her places - through decades of service, sacrifice, and exploration.