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"Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth" - Mahatma Ghandi
THE TRUTH
SUID AFRIKA
THE CONSORTIUM'S R100 MILLION CAMPAIGN OF CRIME & CORRUPTION
When asked why ostensibly law-abiding citizens would go to such extreme lengths—breaking countless laws and acting in ways no decent human being ever would—my answer is simple: at least a hundred million reasons. That is the sum they stood to gain as a group by removing me. The three hundred criminal offences they committed—illegal arrests, unlawful detentions, dozens of attempted illegal evictions, perjury, theft, obstruction of justice, embezzlement, and even plans to drug, torture, and murder—were never about a so-called moral crusade. It was pure, unbridled greed.
They took everything from me. Over a hundred million in revenue, my life savings, millions in possessions, artwork, and jewelry. They destroyed my business, my purpose, my reputation. Worse, they stole years of my life. They thought nothing of illegally incarcerating me in one of the world's most notorious prisons, purely to gain strategic advantage. Even more devastatingly, they robbed me of priceless, irreplaceable time with my mother. They stole not only my passport but also the replacement, sabotaged my immigration status, and then successfully used that against me.
They weaponized the state, SAPS, and the media to serve their financial interests. Twisting the narrative to present themselves as victims while casting me as the villain, they manipulated public perception with astonishing ease.
As I build this website, their wealth, privilege, and corrupt connections—combined with the systemic lack of oversight, accountability, and regulation in South Africa—have allowed them to evade any consequences. Their actions, brazen and unconscionable, continue to be rewarded, all at the cost of myself and countless others....
💔 DEDICATION: This website is dedicated to my mother — the most incredible mum in the world, and the most exceptional human being I have ever known. As a direct result of the malicious campaign against me, I have not seen her since late 2020. First came the travel restrictions of COVID-19, then the theft of my passport, followed by the sabotage of my immigration status, and the theft of my replacement passport. SAPS refused to return my original passport for over a year, and the replacement — my only valid travel document — has now been unlawfully withheld for more than two and a half years.
More than R100 million has been stolen from me — as well as my life savings, my jewellery collection, every personal possession I have ever owned. My business, my purpose, my home, my reptation. But by far the greatest loss has been the time stolen from me and my mother: four years of precious and priceless time together
Without her help, I would almost certainly still be in Pollsmoor Prison. It was a fight I was never meant to win: myself and a legal aid attorney, up against a wealthy, connected consortium with their chosen enforcer, WDS — a man willing to bend or break any law to get what they wanted. They had influence across SAPS, Home Affairs, and the justice system. I had a single investigating officer more than willing to delay court dates by months and years. For anyone in that position, the outcome is usually a foregone conclusion.
Today, I remain trapped in a cruel limbo — unable to return to the UK to see my mother, and unable to move forward. My immigration status remains sabotaged, and I cannot legally leave South Africa until it is normalised. If I leave now, I risk being barred from returning — handing the consortium one final, permanent victory: cutting me off from the country I came to love and call home. As each day passes, more time is lost. The Press Council’s failure to act was bitter enough for many reasons — but for this reason alone, it became one of the most devastating blows. It denied me the chance to clear my name in time. It denied my mum the chance to see her son free of these lies. It remains my most urgent hope that this battle is resolved before it is too late.
🙏THANK YOU: A sincere thank you to those who have helped bring this site into being — a monumental task made possible not by funding or technical know-how, but by a shared belief in truth, accountability, and the importance of standing firm when it matters. None of us had prior experience building websites, and this remains a determined amateur effort driven by necessity, not design.
Special thanks to Aphiwe, whose tenacity, creativity, and refusal to give up turned what once felt impossible into something real. And deep thanks to those who’ve supported me — not by being physically present, but by offering time, skill, clarity, and conviction when everything else was stacked against us.
🙏 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & TRIBUTE: And to those few individuals who had the courage to speak out — to offer their own accounts, risk their safety, and stand by their lived experiences despite a single, coordinated public narrative painting me as the villain and my abusers as victims — your refusal to betray the truth has been nothing short of heroic.
What you offered was not loyalty to me, or to any cause or group, but to the truth itself — even when it came at personal cost, and even when it flew in the face of every lie in print.
Sadly, those who refused to profit from wrongdoing, who kept their moral compass steady and chose decency over complicity, were rare. But that rarity makes their honesty all the more remarkable. Whether it was Markus, the housekeeper who sought me out after my release to tell me what really happened; the outstanding portfolio manager C.A., whose role shifted from perfecting the guest experience to defending the properties under siege; the endlessly professional and long-suffering agent A.M., who kept things from boiling over far longer than anyone had the right to expect; the attorney J.L., who saw — long before I did — that this was an unwinnable war against people who would stop at nothing; the courageous property manager O.S., who physically stood between WDS, his thugs, and my guests and paid the price for it; the sharp, principled figure in white rumour, L.V.R., without whom I might still be in Pollsmoor; or the rare, fearless, and deeply decent attorney L.H., who might have taken this fight on with fire in his belly had cancer not taken him first — each one is referenced with gratitude across this site. This website is a testament to what can still be done — even by those without influence, connections, or funding — when the truth is on your side.
🚧 Under Construction: This site is currently under construction, with the full public launch of Stage One estimated for 15 April 2025. What you're viewing is a live, evolving archive — the result of an enormous volume of material still being reviewed, formatted, and structured into coherent form. This phase focuses on foundational facts and key events drawn from a vast body of evidence, much of which is still being prepared for public release.
Stage Two will include: Full archives of source documents and records. An extensive, indexed body of supporting evidence. Deep-dives into key events, individuals, and coverups. A significantly expanded account of institutional failures — and the rare, reluctant interventions — by those tasked with upholding justice, oversight, and accountability across the police, prosecutorial bodies, political offices, state regulators, press regulators, and the media. It remains an urgent and ongoing hope that those responsible will act before Stage Two lays bare the full extent of the misconduct, inaction, and systemic failure — including evidence of agencies and officials demonstrably unfit for the roles they occupy... What’s here now is only the beginning.
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Criminality, Corruption, and Criminal Defamation
What happened was not just corruption. It was not just criminal. It was something far worse, an orchestrated abuse of power so extreme, so calculated, that it belongs in the realm of political coups and corporate takeovers, not rental agreements.
This was not a case of unpaid rent. It was not a civil dispute over property rights. It was a systematic campaign, planned, executed, and covered up—with one goal: to erase me, steal my work, and silence me forever.
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I was unlawfully imprisoned—twice—on fabricated charges.
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I was stripped of my properties, my business, my assets—without legal cause.
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I was trapped in South Africa, my passport stolen, my immigration status sabotaged, and my sabotaged immigration status used against me
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Media24, a media empire and the dominant provider of news in South Africa, was used to publish a narrative fabricated by those who sought to benefit from it. Flipping the roles of villain and victim.
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A few close relationships at SAPS enabled them to weaponize the state in a highly effective and devastating way
The perpetrators of this conspiracy—landlords, corrupt police officers, private investigators —did not simply break the law. They hijacked the justice system itself.
This website explains and proves how they did it and why.
As well as the abject failure of those charged with regulating the police and the press.
AN INCREASE OF R13 MILLION IN JUST ONE YEAR
DEC 2022
R31,000,000
FOR SALE
SEPT 2021
R18,000,000*
(UNSOLD)
THE THOUSANDS OF ITEMS STOLEN BY THE CONSRIUM
When I began my lease at Leirmans Road in October 2021, the property was valued at approximately R18 million
By December 2022, just a year later and mere days after my arrest, Kith Broad listed it at R31 milllion —an extraordinary R13 million (70%) increase during a period when house prices remained stagnant.
Before my lease, the Broads earned around R40,000 per month from short-term rentals. Within days of my arrest, they listed the property at R25,000 per day, equating to over R600,000 monthly—an astronomical 1,500% increase.
Across all properties, the landlords earned about R3 million in the year prior to my leases. Thanks to my transformations, I had elevated the rent roll to R30 million. A premium of R120,000,000 over a five-year tenure.
The Real Motive: A R100,000,000 Heist Disguised as Justice
This was never about lease disputes or rental arrears, no matter how many times Media24, SAPS, or the landlords repeated that lie.
✔ The real reason? I had created R100,000,000 in rental and capital value by transforming these properties into world-class luxury villas—value that the landlords would never have achieved on their own.
✔ The real goal? To take it all. To steal my work, my investment, my future—without paying a cent for it.
✔ The real fraud? Not me—but the landlords and their associates, who colluded to violate the contracts they had willingly entered into, weaponizing the police, the courts, and the media to cover up their theft.
LEIRMANS RD: BEFORE & AFTER
NEWS24: INGE BROAD'S INTERVIEW
The many lies told by the landlords, labelling the transformations as damage when the transformations were their motivation
"No matter what we tried to get him out legally, the odds seemed always to be stacked in his favor. That was despite the damage caused to the property."
"Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
The Agreements They Chose to Violate
Every party involved in this conspiracy knew exactly what they were signing.
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The landlords themselves proposed the agreement—on three of the five properties, they were the ones who approached me.
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They knew these properties needed work—and that without transformation, they would continue generating mediocre returns.
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They agreed to the deal because it was risk-free for them and immensely profitable—until they saw the full extent of what I had built.
The deal was simple:
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I would lease the properties and undertake all renovations and luxury conversions.
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I would assume all financial risk—covering design, construction, landscaping, furnishing, and maintenance.
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The landlords would benefit from guaranteed, above-market-value rents, long-term tenures, and zero agency fees or void periods.
This was a dream scenario for them. They risked nothing. They stood to gain millions in steady, uninterrupted rental income for at least five years.
In return, I secured long-term leases, allowing me to recoup the millions I invested and generate profit over time—exactly how high-end property investments work worldwide.
SEPTEMBER 2021
[ R6,000 PER NIGHT X 30% OCCUPANCY ]
R60,000 PER MONTH
DECEMBER 2022
[ R25,000 PER NIGHT X 85% OCCUPANCY ]
R637,5000 PER MONTH
Keith Broad’s Own Marketing Videos Before and After My Transformation Expose His Lies About Damage and Motive
These two estate agent videos—both created and published by Keith Broad’s own agent—show the Leirmans Road property before I touched it, and after I transformed it. The first shows a tired, bare, poorly staged shell. The second shows a premium, luxury home with full renovations, designer finishings, and a new commercial standard. I didn’t film these. I didn’t edit them. These are the landlord’s own marketing materials—and they prove just how much value I added before he tried to take it all.
The Landlords Had Two Choices:
But once the work was done, I became vulnerable. The landlords faced two choices:
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The Legal Option – Honor the agreements, take their guaranteed millions, and uphold the contracts they had signed.
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The Illegal Option – Break the agreements, force me out, and seize the transformed properties—without compensating me for the millions I had spent.
They chose the latter.
But throwing me out illegally wasn’t enough. They needed to disguise the theft as something legal, justified—even moral.
And that required fabricating a scam narrative, branding me as a fraudster, and ensuring that when they moved against me—through illegal evictions, police raids, and malicious prosecutions—the public saw it as nothing more than a conman getting what he deserved.
And so, the real fraud began.
INGE BROAD/MEDIA24:
"In due course, they became aware of the short-term letting scheme."
Gail Broad's WhatsApp export exposes this and almost every allegation made by the Broad's as premeditated lies. They not only knew of and consented to the short-term rentals, but the proposal came from them and were the very foundation of the agreement and the means by which I would recoup my massive investment in their property.
One of dozens of references that confirm the appalling state the property was in before my transformation and the vast improvements I made
[13/09/2021, 14:44:19] Gail Broad: Hey, on another note, how do you feel about Llandudno? I may have something for you to play with there...BUT IN DIRE NEED OF A REVAMP. Actually belongs to my cousin...
[13/09/2021, 15:02:00] Darren de Rodez.: interesting, the house has potential for sure. although needs A LOTTA LOTTA WORK and lots of magic fairy dust 🙏
THE BROAD'S PROPOSAL - THE 5,000 MESSAGES EXCHANGED WITH GAIL BROAD
To be absolutely clear, the proposal to rent Leirans Road, transform the property to a level that would attract the high-end tourists, and utilize that rental income to recover my investment, did not come from me. It came from Keith and Inge Broad. Initially via Keith's cousin Gail Broad. This fact alone exposes so many of the lies they would later go on to tell, including the many lies about "not knowing or not giving consent to". A read of the Gail Broad WhatsApp chat export destroys absolutely any creditability the Broads, WDS and their co-conspirators have. And these were Keith., Inge and Gail Broads words, not mine.
The Consortium’s Prize
The fabricated Media24 articles have been devastatingly effective, creating a total monopoly on the narrative. Anyone who has read them—and that would be in the millions—would believe they know the story. They would believe that I was a fraudster, a conman exploiting landlords, illegally profiting from leases at their expense. The truth was the exact opposite.
I put everything into these properties. I invested my life savings, took all the risks, and took on leases when no one else would, as the property market collapsed due to COVID-19 and Omicron. I paid the landlords millions in rent—on properties that, without my investment, would have almost certainly sat empty. I maintained them, I transformed them, and I turned them into some of the most spectacular high-end rentals in Cape Town.
But to steal it all, they needed to rewrite history.
Labelling me a scammer, conman, and crook allowed them to justify taking everything—my properties, my assets, my business, my reputation. Like a cuckoo that steals another bird’s nest rather than build its own, they fabricated a fraud narrative to hide the real fraud—their deliberate, coordinated theft of the transformed properties I had built.
The narrative served a single purpose: to make anything they did to me appear justified.
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Stealing the properties? Justified—it was "reclaiming what was theirs."
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Illegally evicting me? Justified—I was “squatting in properties I didn't own.”
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Orchestrating my arrest and detention? Justified—I was "a criminal who had to be stopped."
But when you strip away the lies, the real story emerges.
KEITH BROAD'S OWN MARKETING MATERIAL: IN 2021 & 2022-23
A collection of stories from Instagram that provide a comprehensive picture of the extraordinary attention to detail that went into every purchase, decision and project. As well as the exceptionally high quality of every item.
THE PROPERTIES BEFORE AND AFTER
The True Timeline Exposes the Scam
A forensic examination of the timelines reveals an irrefutable truth:
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The landlords’ illegal actions began months before they even latched onto the "scam" narrative.
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By the time they started accusing me publicly, they had already taken steps to force me out.
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The Media24 articles did not expose a fraud—they were part of the fraud, carefully crafted to create a cover story for what was already in motion.
This was never about unpaid rent or dishonest dealings. It was about a coordinated criminal strategy—a strategy that began with secret backroom decisions to violate contracts and ended with the complete destruction of my business and financial life.
The prize was worth it to them.
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R100 million in stolen rental premiums.
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A property portfolio transformed into an elite luxury rental empire—at my expense.
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A cover story so effective that even the legal system failed to question it.
And so far, they have got away with it—thanks to SAPS and Media24.
KEITH BROAD'S HOME INVASION
On 1st March 2022 Keith Broad, along with Bobby Broad (Gil Broad's husband) kicked in the front door and attempted yet another illegal eviction. As with every other such attempt the rent and bills were fully paid up, on this occasion right through to the April.
The Gear Change: Wouter de Swardt's Appointment
At first, the landlords moved against me individually, each attempting in their own way to break their contractual obligations and take back the properties. But they quickly realized that their efforts would be far more effective if they joined forces—pooling their considerable wealth, influence, and connections to create a coordinated and ruthless campaign.
They appointed private investigator Wouter de Swardt to lead, mastermind, and execute the strategy. De Swardt, a man with a long history of working with SAPS officers willing to look the other way, brought his connections within law enforcement and Media24 to the table. With him at the helm, they no longer had to rely on legal avenues—they could weaponize both the state and the media to make the impossible suddenly achievable.
This was the moment it stopped being a legal dispute and became something much darker.
They didn’t just control the narrative—they ensured it was the only narrative. Through coordinated media manipulation, they erased the truth and replaced it with a fraudulent version of events, where they were the victims and I was the villain.
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Every legal battle I won was ignored.
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Every piece of evidence I provided was buried.
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Every provable crime they committed was deliberately overlooked.
I personally reached out to Media24 multiple times, providing them with irrefutable evidence—contracts, payment records, court rulings, sworn affidavits—all proving their narrative was a lie. They ignored it all.
Instead, they published their fabrications as fact—and once the media had done its job, the next phase of their attack escalated to unthinkable levels.
I refused to be robbed. And for that, they set out to destroy me.
THE ILLEGAL EVICTIONS & ASSULTS OF 22 & 24 JULY
"INGE" BROAD: "No matter what we tried to get him out legally, the odds seemed always to be stacked in his favour."
There was nothing "legal" about any of tjheir actions. The Broad's only pursued the '"legal" route when the illegal route failed, and only then with perjury, criminal intent and criminal construct
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A SELECTION OF THEIR CRIMES
The landlords and their collaborators committed over THREE HUNDRED CRIMINAL OFFENCES during the 18-month campaign. The crimes committed by and the actions of the Consortium include, but are not limited to:
1. Four unlawful arrests involving three different individuals, including the housekeeper of 16 Leirmans Road and the property manager.
2. Three wrongful imprisonments, including property manager Ollie Sokanyile, who was arrested and imprisoned out of spite for aiding guests and staff during the July illegal evictions and assaults, and myself detained illegally twice.
3. Six malicious prosecutions – where knowingly false charges were laid to motivate arrest and detention simply for strategic advantage in the civil court proceedings.
4. Abuse of the criminal justice system for advantage in the civil courts: All three sets of charges coinciding precisely with the three most significant dates in the civil court proceedings, where my absence was essential for success: the August charges just three days before the spoliation proceedings I launched, the December charges immediately prior to Keith’s attempt to railroad through a fraudulent application to take back the property and less than twenty-four hours after he submitted that application, and the March charges, just two days prior to the final hearing of that matter. The statistical odds of this being chance and of the multiple other such “coincidences” exceed those of a lottery win.
5. Using arrest to disguise and execute illegal evictions; voiding PIE and all of the protections afforded to tenants in their home.
PRECISE CORROLATION: CIVIL, CRIMINAL, ILLEGAL EVICTIONS & MEDIA24
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The sharp recovery to the expended trend line demonstrates the underlying value as well as the accuracy of the income projections. The collapses equally show the impact of each round of attacks.
6. Using detention to consolidate those illegal evictions and remove the chances of my recovering the properties.
7. Two dozen illegal attempts to seize the properties, with SAPS either complicit or turning a blind eye, including:
8. Wouter de Swardt and his hired criminal thugs-for-hire, on 22 July storming the house and trying to eject the lawful paying guests and on 24 of July forcing their way in, beating up the occupants, throwing them out on the street, and refusing to leave.
9. Obtaining a Protection Order by Perjury, reversing the roles of that day, claiming Keith lived at the property with his family, that the thugs were mine and that I had sent them to intimidate him in his family home.
10. Deceiving the Courts into issuing a Protection Order that blocked me, the staff, and guests from going within 500 meters of the property, excluding me from my own home and any guests from staying.
KEITH BROAD'S 500 METER EXCLUSION ZONE AROUND MY HOME
When Keith Broad and Wouter de Swardt committed perjury to obtain a protection order, flipping the roles of the 22 and 24 July claiming it was me who broke into their home and the thugs were mine, he obtained a condition barring me from going within 500 meters of my own home Leirmans Road to void the inebitabke High Court judgement against him
PROTECTION ORDER PROHIBITING:
"Setting foot within 500 meters of my family home16 Leirmand Road "
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11. Unlawfully imprisoning me in Pollsmoor twice, (deservedly rated one of the top ten worst in the world): totalling four months, purely for strategic advantage of removing an opponent, August 4–23, 2022, and December 14, 2022–March 14, 2023, and then.
12. Instructing, frustrating, and interfering in justice to artificially extend those detentions.
13. Executing the arrest in August with no arrest warrant and not even attempting to get one.
14. Executing that arrest with no docket, no investigation and in the full knowledge the charges were fabricated, having themselves investigated the theft of three TVs by guests a few weeks earlier, and all parties fully aware I had replaced them with superior TVs at my own expense.
15. Likewise, executing the December arrest with no arrest warrant, with Stevens and WdS trying to pass off the “docket” to the magistrates, who rejected their request, then undeterred, illegally, taking the identical docket to a different magistrate in the hope of receiving a different answer, but were again rejected.
16. Additionally, ignoring the fact that both Magistrates rejected their applications for a search and seizure warrant.
17. Unlawfully bypassing this hurdle, Sergeant Stevens had a senior officer at Bellville Commercial Crime sign off on a seizure warrant internally under the false pretence of necessity and sudden urgency.
GUEST APARTMENT'S KITCHEN
KEITH BROAD
A collection of stories from Instagram that provide a comprehensive picture of the extraordinary attention to detail that went into every purchase, decision and project. As well as the exceptionally high quality of every item.
SEIZURE WARRANT
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18. And in doing so by using the three complaints from a full year earlier in the Omicron chaos that had already been dismissed as being entirely civil matters with no criminal element or culpability by the investigating officer at the time, and the file closed.
19. Executing the December arrest illegally, with no lawful right or permission to do so, circumventing the four separate rejections and mounting the entire December 14 operation, including my arrest, by piggybacking on the (unlawful) search and seizure warrant, which itself made no mention of and gave no right of arrest.
20. The extraordinary abuse of SAPS resources - Inexplicably, unjustifiably, and unlawfully motivating an operation on a colossal scale, that included the investigating officer Sergeant Stevens, multiple senior officers from Bellville Commercial Crime Unit and from the Hawks, a dozen uniformed officers, senior officers from Hout Bay SAPS, and astonishingly a fully armed swat team, the special task force, who blew their way through every door, arresting me at gunpoint.
KEITH BROAD'S 13-DEC22 APPLICATION & SERG STEVENS 13-DEC-22 SEIZURE WARRANT
A docket and arrest that allegedly related to a matter a full year old, yet the seizure warrant was requested on the very same day in December 2022 that Keith Broad submitted his appeal and application. one that required my absence to win.
""" in the second bail application also called for an investigation. The fact that happened on both occasions speaks volumes. """ in the second bail application also called for an investigation. The fact that
21. Equally unlawfully, having at its head, leading, managing, and coordinating the arrest and operation, was not the investigating officer or one of the senior officers from Bellville Commercial but Wouter de Swardt, a private civilian with no position or rank in the police force.
22. While Wouter de Swardt ran a parallel but secret, unofficial, and illegal police operation at 16 Leirmans Road on behalf of Keith Broad, executed under the cover of the main (unlawful) arrest, and in the shadow of the massive police operation at my home. An operation for which there was absolutely no right to do so.
23. Taking advantage of the opportunity that the distraction that my arrest provided, to enter the property as a legitimate police operation, arrest the housekeeper, confiscate the keys, escort him to where I was being arrested and then let him go after I had been taken away. ..Overheard telling Inge Broad “we have got him. He won’t be coming back this time.”
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24. Illegal Property Grab: That afternoon passing the keys to the landlords Keith and Inge Broad.
25. Illegal Property Grab / collusion: Similarly, WdS and Sergeant Stevens coordinating with the landlord of 32 Fisherman’s Bend, Rag Moonsamy, in the precision-timed illegal occupation of the property minutes after I was taken away, with the landlord’s personal assistant following a few minutes later, two of his managers a few minutes after that, all pre-arranged, going into a private meeting with de Swardt. Only moments before, Sergeant Stevens had handed my house keys to de Swardt, who proudly passed them to the landlord at that meeting.
26. Executing the arrests, detentions, and attempts to reject bail, a year and a half of persecution and the total destruction of my reputation on the basis of a non-existent docket. What passes for a docket reveals why the magistrates rejected every request for an arrest and/or seizure warrant.
DOCKET ACTIVITY
The sharp recovery to the expended trend line demonstrates the underlying value as well as the accuracy of the income projections. The collapses equally show the impact of each round of attacks.
28. Interfering in Justice by so doing, as the purpose of the change had been to make the offences a Schedule 5 offence putting it on a par with rape and murder and switching the onus on the magistrate to grant bail unless significant reasons existed to reject it, to one where the onus was to reject bail unless significant issues existed to grant it.
29. The intentional sabotage of the December bail appearance. Having been granted bail of R2,000, as I was leaving, on the instruction of WdS the investigating officer told the prosecution a series of lies; including that a) there were five more charges to be added, b) serious matters from Paarl and c) that I was wanted by the Home Affairs dept for deportation, had intentionally avoided extending my visa, having never done so since arriving. Serg Stevens knew all that was untrue and still had illegal possession of my passport at the time.
As a result, the bail was rescinded, and I was sent to Pollsmoor to fight a protracted and equally sabotaged bail application. Nothing was heard of those five charges or the issues from Paarl again, and the docket reveals they never existed in the first place.
30. The highly questionable seizure of all my equipment, data and documentation and the explicitly illegal retention of my equipment, whereby every request over the last two years for its return has been unlawfully rejected
31. The theft of my passport in early 2022. Stolen by Paula Disberry and then illegally retained, with the explicit intention of making extending my visa impossible and compromising my immigration status, passing it to Wouter de Swardt who then passed it to Sergeant Duna/SAPS, something we only discovered when he was cross-examined. All of whom would go on to exploit my visa status to deny bail and propagate the myth that it was intentional on my part, while hiding the evidence contained in my passport.
32. The theft of my replacement passport, stolen within days of its receipt from the UK. On this occasion Paula Disberry instructed Wouter de Swardt to get it, exploiting their relationship with Denis Dalton and Johan Schalkwyk and the position of trust they enjoyed at the time. Again, illegally retained to deny me the ability to extend my visa, with gloating messages sent by Paul Disberry and Peter van Wyk, including pictures of them holding my passport.
WEOPNISATION OF SAPS & THE MEDIA
Every aspect of the campaign, including the involvement of SAPS (arrests, charges, detentions) and Media24 (articles) started and ended with Wouter de Swardt's time in charge and likewise precisely in line with the start and end of the attempts to retake the properties. Once that goal was achieved everything ceased.
BOGUS IMMIGRATION CHARGE: My passport was stolen by Disberry in early 2022, and its replacement in October 2022. Passed to SAPS, my original passport was illegally held for over a year and my replacement passport has not been returned to this day. All to make visa extensions impossible and then exploit the position they created.
34. The use of the Special Task Force to ransack my home, with the search for devices and documents secondary to the true purpose of finding the safe which they thought housed diamonds and cash.
35. Conspiracy to drug, torture and murder: captured perfectly on the four hours of videos secretly recorded of Mario Boffa explaining the new alliance between Paula Disberry, Wouter de Swardt, Johan Schalkwyk and Denis Dalton. The same Schalkwyk and Dalon that had been present and involved in the operations of 14 December despite having no police or official rank. As well as he chilling confession to the plan to drug and torture me for the details of an access to the bank accounts, transfer the contents to themselves, then murder me. A foolproof plan because to their mind there would be no one to discover or report the crime, and my disappearance could easily be spun as the villain vanishing to spend his secret ,millions.
36. Embezzlement; Their callous and very specific plan to embezzle of R1.2 million in guest funds over a period of 2 weeks. A plan they executed and then disappeared on the pre agreed “exit day” then seeking to blame me, pointing to the Media24 articles (authored by WdS), the petition (authored by Mario Boff, the fake troll Instagram accounts (authored by Paula Disberry), the arrests (authored by Keith Broad) all as if referencing credible, independent, and unbiased evidence of wrongdoing.
IMAGES : BACK ROOM'S JUNK CONTENTS THE BROADS VALUED AT R835,000 SO THAT THE FABRCIATED THEFT CHARGE WOULD BECOME A SCHEDULE 5 OFFENCE ON A PAR WITH RAPE & MURDER
33. The bogus immigration charge, laid by Sergeant Stevens on 14 March 2023 when the prosecution had on the morning the bail application was due to start had thrown out all every one of the charges on first sight of the “docket”. The charges aimed at extending my remand, labelling me a flight risk, and portraying me as intentionally flouting visa regulations, while for some (unnamed nefarious reason) refusing to return my passport to me, all to ensure I remained on remand until comfortably after the upcoming hearing for Leirmans Road.
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BOGUS IMMIGRATION CHARGE: "Inter alia failing to leave South Africa on 23 March 2021". Inc ffailing to extend my visa
OPPOSITE LEFT: Visa stamp from Home Affairs Dept to 31 December 2021
37. The theft of possessions, including millions of rand worth of artwork and furniture.
38. The theft of rental premiums, exceeding R100 million.
39. The theft of my jewellery collection, valued at R15 million.
40. Perjury: False testimony from SAPS officers, with almost everything they said other than name and rank was a lie and where both magistrates had criticised their conduct and testimony.
Indeed, both magistrates n both bail applications independently of each other and unknown to each other were scathing about the case, the conduct and the investigating officers.
The magistrate in the first bail application called for an investigation. Something that very rarely happens. Then independently and unconnected the magistrate in the second bail application also called for an investigation. The fact that happened on both occasions speaks volumes.
41. Perjury and obstruction of justice. The constant and constant lies told in court to justify my detention and deny bail, including false claims that I was wanted for deportation or had overstayed my visa, that money laundering charges were to be added, that more time for further investigation was necessary due to the need to request phone and bank recorded (14 months after the supposed crime took place and two months after my arrest).
42. Witness intimidation and harassment; whereby Disberry, broad, de Swardt , saps, bennet etc identified persons useful as witnesses then harassed, threatened, and intimidated them telling them they would serve ten to thirty years in prison if they did not testify to a script prepared for them and sign witness statements written for them.
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43. Conspiracy to Commit Fraud & The Creation of thousands of victims, by deliberately keeping Booking.com unaware of the arrests, detentions, and evictions, they ensured guests remained in the dark until AFTER their arrival, leaving hundreds of families homeless and out of pocket. These victims were then to be manipulated into filing criminal charges, which were misrepresented as evidence of fraud on my part. The reason Inge and Wouter were at the property, camping out in the hope of catching and turning one of their victims and purposely talking them out of the real solutions of calling Booking,com or their card company, and towards loss and the police.
...All funded by the South African taxpayer…..
…Inexplicably, not a single one of the above has ever been reported by Media24.
...And thanks to Media24 and SAPS, so far, they have got away with it.....
THE MORE THAN 100 ATTACKS BY THE CONSORTIUM
The table is a chronological list of the attacks by the landlords in their attempts to retake the properties. The scale, scope, illegality, immorality and hypocrisy of these attacks clearly show who the villains and victims were, who the aggressors were, and what the real goal was. Notice the attacks, including those via SAPS, Media24, and attempts to arrest, detain and extend detention cease once their goal was achieved.
The Personal Cost
The price of standing my ground against this criminal conspiracy was devastating.
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Everything I owned was taken from me. My properties, my possessions, my furnishings, my savings, my jewellery—everything I had spent years building. All of it, stolen.
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I was thrown into Pollsmoor Prison for nearly a third of that harrowing year—a deliberate, calculated act designed to break me and ensure my silence. They intended to keep me there for years.
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By the time of the July illegal evictions, I had gone from owning six residences and R20 million in movable assets to being left with nothing but the clothes on my back.
My homes—beautifully transformed properties I had designed, built, and furnished with my own hands—were stripped bare. The furnishings, the artwork, the high-end interiors that had turned these properties into Cape Town’s most exclusive luxury rentals—they took it all.
And they didn’t stop at material possessions.
They destroyed my financial standing, my business, my reputation—and they weaponized the justice system to ensure I couldn’t fight back.
And so far, thanks to SAPS and Media24, they have gotten away with it.
FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE CAMPAIGN
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My Fatal Success
I devoted my time, expertise, life savings, and a great deal of love to transforming these properties. They were meant to be both my home and my retirement income. I am incredibly proud of what I created. The tens of thousands of photos and videos documenting the properties before, during, and after my work are indisputable proof of my commitment, investment, and vision. It is no exaggeration to say that I created one of the most spectacular collections of villas in Cape Town.
The Success That Made Me a Target
Ironically, the very success of these transformations became my downfall.
It was not just the properties that I transformed, but also their capital values, rental values, and financial potential—assets that the landlords could not access while I remained their tenant.
The numbers tell the story:
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16 Leirmans Road—When I began my lease in October 2021, the property was valued at R18 million. Just a year later, in December 2022—within days of my arrest—Keith Broad listed it for R31 million—a staggering 70% increase in just 12 months, during a year where Cape Town house prices had remained flat.
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Short-term rental income before and after my transformation—Prior to my lease, the Broads generated around R40,000 per month in rental income at Leirmans Road. Within days of my arrest, they listed it at R25,000 per day—equivalent to over R600,000 per month—a 1,500% increase.
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Portfolio-wide impact—Across all of the properties, the landlords had earned approximately R3 million per year before my involvement. Thanks to my transformations, I created a rent roll of R30 million annually representing a staggering R120 million premium over the course of five-year tenures.
This was never about unpaid rent, fraud, or contracts. This was about greed—pure and simple. The landlords saw an opportunity to steal back transformed properties and pocket every cent of the financial upside I had created.
THE ARREST'S REAL PURPOSE
Within days of the December arrest, the property was advertised for R27,000 a day. Depending on the occupancy rates achieved that meant an increase of 300% to 1,600% in rental income.
Moreover, the Broads had not right to be advertising it for sale let alone occupy it. What made them so confident of doing both was their confidence i would not be returning,
The True Motive: A Criminal Scam and the Perfect Con
At first, I believed the landlords were motivated by the vastly increased rental and capital values I had created. What I did not know at the time was that Keith and Inge Broad had always intended to retake the properties once I had refurbished them.
The landlords—Keith and Inge Broad—saw in me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure the sale of their property. Facing crippling debts, they were desperate to sell a property that had remained unsold for over a year. Then, they found me: a tenant who was willing to invest his own money and expertise to vastly improve their property.
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They lured me into a lease agreement under false pretences, promising long-term tenures that would allow me to recoup the millions I would spend on transforming their properties.
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Once I had turned their properties into some of the most valuable short-term rental homes in Cape Town, they began trying to take them back—without compensating me for my improvements.
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They could not legally evict me, as I had abided by all contractual agreements and held long-term leases protecting my tenancy. Contrary to their lies, I paid my rent in full and on time. By the time of the illegal evictions in July, I had already paid over R1,000,000 in rent and utilities.
'HOVE HEAVEN'
Video taken nine months after moving in. The video shows the transformation, especially in comparison to the property at the outset
The Sham Scam Narrative
The lie at the core of this entire manufactured fraud narrative is that I failed to pay rent—that I entered these leases intending to stay a few months, then stop paying and refuse to leave.
The truth is the exact opposite.
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I paid over R6,000,000 in rent, bills, and housekeeping costs.
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Across all properties, I occupied them for 52 months yet paid the equivalent of 55 months’ rent.
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This was not a loophole I exploited—this was the very structure of our agreement.
Indeed, this was their motive for entering into the agreement in the first place. Contrary to their claims, Keith and Inge Broad not only knew about and consented to the renovations—they were a fundamental part of the contract.
Similarly, contrary to the fabricated narrative, they not only knew about the rental model—it was the foundation of the agreement, providing the revenue stream from which rental payments would be made. And the single fact that exposes their deception beyond all doubt? The entire business proposal was theirs, not mine.
RENTAL INCOME BEFORE & AFTER
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The average percentage increase of 950%
The Proof That Exposes Their Lies
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The renovations were not only known—they were explicitly part of the agreement.
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The short-term rental model was not only understood—it was the agreed-upon method to fund rental payments.
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The properties were in a dire state before my lease.
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I transformed them—receiving universal praise, a flood of compliments, and sheer astonishment at the quality of the improvements.
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There were no arrears. The WhatsApp exports from Keith’s own agent, his cousin, and both of our attorneys categorically prove this.
But their deception did not end there. It deepened at every stage, compounding the lies with deliberate sabotage.
a) The rent was never in arrears. The rental income from guests—an income model fully understood and agreed upon—was designed to fund both rental payments and my investment into the properties.
b) Worse still, the Broads deliberately ensured every advertisement that would generate this rental income was removed—actively sabotaging the revenue stream.
c) Worse still, by destroying that income and then attempting to take back the properties, they eliminated any chance I had of recouping the millions I had invested.
d) Worse still, after deliberately ensuring the revenue stream collapsed, they then accused me of being in arrears—fabricating the very problem they had tried to engineer.
e) And even worse still, not only were the renovations known and agreed upon, not only were they substantial improvements rather than the "damage" the Broads falsely claimed—but these very renovations were the basis of their scam from the start.
Their plan was simple:
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Induce me into a lease, knowing I would fund and execute high-end renovations at my own expense.
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Once the work was done, manufacture a fake arrears claim, sabotage my ability to pay, and use it as a pretext to seize back the properties—newly renovated and ready for resale at vast profit.
And to crown their deception, they executed one final masterstroke: They had Media24 rewrite the story—erasing their fraud, vilifying me, and turning themselves into the victims.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
THE LANDLORD'S LIES ABOUT THEIR MOTIVE & LEASE
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THEIR EVIL PLAN TO CREATE VICTIMS
I use the word “evil” deliberately. If anyone still doubts the extreme lengths the Consortium was willing to go—or still questions whether seemingly respectable individuals could behave as I describe—then their post-arrest plan should remove all doubt. This scheme was not just about framing me—it was about manufacturing victims on a massive scale, knowingly inflicting devastation on hundreds, if not thousands, of innocent people.
They did not care who they hurt or how many they hurt.
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Wouter de Swardt
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Keith and Inge Broad
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Richard Moonsamy
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Johan Schalkwyk
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Denis Dalton
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Paula Disberry & Peter Van Wyk
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Select SAPS officers
Each of them conspired to create mass harm—not as collateral damage, but as an intentional strategy to fabricate further criminal allegations against me.
The Strategy: How They Manufactured Victims
After my December arrest, the Consortium deliberately chose not to inform Booking.com, Airbnb, or other platforms that they had taken control of the properties. This was not a mistake, an oversight, or incompetence. It was a calculated decision.
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Hundreds of families and groups would arrive for their vacations, unaware that the properties had been unlawfully seized.
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On arrival, they would find themselves stranded, with nowhere to stay, out of pocket, and panicked.
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This chaos would be weaponised into “evidence” of a grand fraud, creating a self-perpetuating false narrative.
But they didn’t just sit back and let it unfold—they actively engineered the crisis.
THE EVIL PLAN: WOUTER DE SWARD, CONSORTIUM& SAPS
You will notice that Wouter de Swardt and the landlords went to the trouble of placing notes on the doors of Fisherman’s Bend and Leirmans Road, complete with WdS’s phone number. They spent considerable time personally speaking with each group of arriving guests, and both WdS and Inge Broad made sure they were physically present at the properties during peak weeks—personally meeting and manipulating these guests. . .
YET, AT NO POINT DID THEY EVER CONTACT THE PLATFORM. They had Booking.com’s contact details. They had used them many times before—to remove our adverts. ✔ They did not contact them after my arrest. ✔ They did not contact them after I was sent to Pollsmoor. ✔ They did not contact them after the first group of guests arrived. ✔ Not after the second. Not after the third. ✔ Not after the first month. Not after the second. Not after the third.
. . . . . . . The only reason guests eventually stopped arriving? Booking.com finally suspended the account—because no one was left to pay the monthly invoices.
Staging A Fake ‘Scam’ To Maximize Damage
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Wouter de Swardt and Inge Broad physically stationed themselves at 16 Leirmans Road, intercepting guests as they arrived.
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This was in direct violation of a High Court interdict—but enforcement was never a concern for them.
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This was a property they had unlawfully seized within hours of de Swardt’s raid and my arrest.
When guests arrived expecting to check in, they were met with rehearsed lies:
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They were told they were victims of a massive scam involving thousands of people.
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They were told they had no chance of recovering their money or securing alternative accommodation unless they acted immediately—at their own expense.
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They were deliberately encouraged to find and pay for last-minute alternative villas rather than pursue refunds.
Instead of guiding guests toward the obvious remedies that would have protected them—such as:
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Requesting a refund through the platform.
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Contacting their bank for a chargeback.
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Claiming compensation from Booking.com or Airbnb, who were contractually obligated to assist them.
They were pushed down the path that caused the most harm—urged to lay criminal charges against me without exploring solutions that would have secured their money back.
A Deliberate And Systematic Effort To Block Resolutions
To ensure that guests were steered toward maximum financial damage, they took additional steps:
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They left notes on the doors of the villas claiming the guests had been scammed.
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These notes included Wouter de Swardt’s phone number—offering his “assistance” while in reality manipulating guests into actions that served the Consortium’s goals.
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He deliberately steered them away from rightful remedies, such as refunds, chargebacks, or rebooking options.
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They ensured no guests were notified in advance—meaning every affected family faced maximum distress upon arrival.
A genuine fraud investigation would have acted very differently.
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The very first step should have been contacting the platforms.
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Notifying Booking.com and Airbnb would have ensured no new bookings were made under my name.
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It would have prevented guests from arriving, sparing them from loss and distress.
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It would have also provided investigators with actual records, transactions, and evidence—if fraud had truly been their concern.
But they never did it.
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Not the day of my arrest.
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Not the day after.
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Not the week after.
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Not the month after.
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Not after the first guest arrived, nor the second, nor the third.
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In fact, they never did it at all.
Because this was never about investigating fraud—this was about creating it.
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"INGE" INTERVIEW
ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22
The News24 Interview with "Inge": "In due course, they became aware of the short-term lettings, and that started causing further issues.”
ANTON MOLLER AFFIDAVIT
ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22
"I duly confirm that both prior to and during the conclusion of the lease, the property was let to Mr. Russel for the express usage as short-term accommodation and that Mr. Broad was thus aware of and agreed to such usage. The intention of the written lease agreement was furthermore to permit such abovementioned usage"
How Many People Did They Set Out To Destroy?
When they set this plan in motion, they could not have known exactly how many people would be affected. But the greater the number, the more successful the deception.
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The average stay was 4 nights.
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The average group size was 12 people.
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There were 6 properties.
During the peak season of December to April, their actions could have easily resulted in over 2,000 guests being stranded—left homeless, financially devastated, and misled into taking legal action based on lies.
Even if they had only affected one family, this scheme would be morally indefensible. That they knowingly caused suffering to hundreds—possibly thousands—of innocent people purely for strategic advantage defies words.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
KEITH BROAD'S PERJURY
Two affidavits about the same events, telling two entirely different versions with Keith Broad entirely switching the roles, condcut and persons of that day
VERSUS
“On Sunday 24 July 2022 Mr Darren de Rodez Russell and his partner, Mr. Sokanyile arranged to send a large, black SUV with armed gunmen to my property at 16 Leirmans road, Llandudno in order to Intimidate the occupants and force them to flee in fear so that they could illegally gain access and occupy the property. These gunmen were stationed outside my property for more than 24 hours with the intent to intimidate myself and anyone in my house. I am fearful that these men, or worse will return at any time, making the property unsafe”
I admit that Mr de swart and/or security staff in the employ of fox forensics gained access to the property on 24 July 2022 with the assistance of PPA security. I was informed by Mr de swart that he attended the property several times during the preceding week and that, on the occasions that he had been to the property there was nobody present or occupying it. Mr de Swart has placed private security personnel at the property to safeguard it.
THE THREE KEY FACTORS
The Consortium
Consortium A coordinated network of landlords whose shared resources and plans gave rise to a calculated and collective campaign
SAPS
The media arm of the campaign, crafting a narrative to create the illusion of guilt and shift public perception
Media24
A vital tool in weaponizing the justice system, enabling illegal actions to be carried out under the guise of law enforcement
THE CONSORTIUM
A Coordinated Criminal Network
The Consortium was the informal shorthand for the group of landlords coordinating their attack. It was also a more polite alternative to the full, more colourful title: “The Consortium of Criminal C@nts.”
Initially, it consisted of:
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Paula Disberry and Peter Van Wyk – Owners of Hove Road.
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Keith and Inge Broad – Owners of Leirmans Road.
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Richard and Maureen Schaffer – Owners of two Monterey properties.
But the group soon expanded, bringing in:
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Wouter de Swardt (WdS) – Appointed in June 2022 to mastermind the campaign.
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Sergeant Duna and Sergeant Stevens – Corrupt officers who weaponized SAPS on behalf of the landlords.
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Johan, Denis, and Mario Boffa – Later recruited, though their actual usefulness to the Consortium was questionable.
A Criminal Alliance in Action
FISHERMANS BEFORE & AFETR
WhatsApp messages from Peter John van Wyk confirm the theft and illegal retention of my replacement passport. The final image, taken inside their Mini John Cooper Works, shows my stolen passport in their possession—further evidence of the deliberate sabotage of my immigration status
ATTACK IMPACT: EXPECTED VERUSS ACTUAL REVENUE
By mid-2022, the term "Consortium" was already appearing in court documents. While the landlords sometimes rejected the label, they frequently acknowledged working together, often unaware that their own words perfectly defined a conspiracy.
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They pooled resources, allocated roles, and planned their campaign collectively.
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They appointed, coordinated, and shared the services of WdS.
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They acted in unison to systematically attack my ability to generate income.
A damning example of this came in April 2022, when the landlords worked together to sabotage our listings on Airbnb and Booking.com.
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They falsely claimed we had no right to rent the properties.
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They falsely claimed we were illegally occupying them.
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They falsely claimed we were defrauding guests.
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Every single one of our profiles was removed.
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We lost every single booking prior to April 14.
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We lost two months of revenue and momentum.
Even after we won both appeals, recovering our listings took months, during which time:
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They inflicted further financial damage.
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They ensured we struggled to regain the visibility we had lost.
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They launched their next phase: the July illegal evictions and August illegal arrests.
INTERCONECTED RELATIONSHIPS
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Hypocrisy Exposed: The False Victimhood of the Landlords
The Consortium's hypocrisy is breathtaking.
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They falsely claimed I failed to pay rent.
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Yet, at the same time, they actively worked to destroy my ability to generate income.
In Media24's manufactured version of events, the landlords portray themselves as innocent victims, while simultaneously boasting about their attempts to block every possible means I had of paying rent.
Take, for instance, the Media24 article where Inge Broad is quoted under an anonymous disguise as ‘Inge’:
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👉 "We tried blocking his adverts each time we saw any, but he kept creating new ones," said Inge.
Yet in the very same article, she falsely claims:
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👉 "She alleged the couple were almost financially ruined due to Russell not having paid rent or utilities for about a year."
The blatant contradiction is undeniable:
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They deliberately sabotaged the very income streams that funded the rent.
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Then, after ensuring we could not pay, they turned around and claimed we were in arrears.
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And this is despite the fact that:
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The short-term rental model was the entire foundation of the agreement.
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The agreement was based on my secure long-term tenure, allowing time to recover my significant investment.
Yet, no sooner had I completed the transformations than they began manoeuvring to seize the properties back.
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They falsely claimed we were in arrears, despite rent being fully paid—quarterly, in advance.
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They deliberately choked off revenue, ensuring the very income that funded rent was eliminated.
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They demanded immediate payment of bills, aggressively chasing invoices within an hour of issuance.
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Yet, at the same time, they failed to pay a single cent of the money we gave them to cover municipal fees or their mortgages—resulting in our power and water being disconnected in April.
The hypocrisy is staggering.
Villains & Victims, Winners & Losers
The lie at the core of this entire manufactured fraud narrative is that I failed to pay rent—that I entered these leases intending to stay a few months, then stop paying and refuse to leave.
The truth is the exact opposite.
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I paid over R6,000,000 in rent, bills, and housekeeping costs.
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Across all properties, I occupied them for 52 months yet paid the equivalent of 55 months’ rent.
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This was not a loophole I exploited—this was the very structure of our agreement.
Indeed, this was their motive for entering into the agreement in the first place. Contrary to their claims, Keith and Inge Broad not only knew about and consented to the renovations—they were a fundamental part of the contract.
Similarly, contrary to the fabricated narrative, they not only knew about the rental model—it was the foundation of the agreement, providing the revenue stream from which rental payments would be made. And the single fact that exposes their deception beyond all doubt? The entire business proposal was theirs, not mine.
VILLAINS & VICTIMS
WINNERS & LOSERS
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ILLEGAL ARRESTS, DETENTIONS, EVICTIONS, AND MALICIOUS PROSECUTIONS
Over a 12-month period, I was subjected to a campaign of illegal arrests, prolonged detentions, fabricated charges, and violent property seizures—engineered by private individuals with SAPS complicity. This included false affidavits, rigged bail applications, perjured protection orders, and the illegal seizure of my passport and equipment. Each arrest served a tactical purpose: to derail legal proceedings, sabotage my business, and forcibly retake my homes and assets—backed by forged evidence, media manipulation, and state-enforced evictions disguised as law enforcement.
Illegal Arrest 1 of 4 / Malicious Prosecution 1 of 6: The 4 August Sabotage
On 22 July 2022, Wouter de Swardt and eight hired enforcers unlawfully entered 16 Leirmans Road while guests were present, attempting to dislodge them through threats and intimidation. When the guests refused to leave, they returned on 24 July, violently assaulting the occupants, ejecting them, and squatting in the property. This was the sixth illegal eviction carried out by Keith Broad, despite rent and utilities being paid in full.
I filed urgent Spoliation Proceedings, with the hearing set for 4 August 2022. Hours before the hearing, I was illegally arrested on fabricated charges. The claim — theft of three old TVs — was known by the complainant to be false. Over the next two weeks, the charges were repeatedly altered and inflated, and I was held in Pollsmoor during a highly contested bail hearing. The Investigating Officer submitted false affidavits, obstructed the court, and concealed the passport in his possession — the one allegedly missing — until exposed under cross-examination.
Malicious Prosecution 2 of 6: The Fraudulent Protection Order
Shortly after the July evictions, de Swardt and Broad applied for a protection order based on a fabricated narrative. They falsely claimed that 16 Leirmans Road was still Broad’s family residence and that a professional security firm dispatched to protect the housekeepers were instead my “henchmen.”
These affidavits contradicted their own sworn statements in eviction proceedings, in which they confirmed the property had been taken by force and was not occupied by the Broad family. The application constituted perjury and a strategic abuse of the domestic violence courts.
MIRRORING IF CRIMINAL & CIVIL
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Malicious Prosecution 3 of 6: The October Disberry Setup
Between arrests, de Swardt enlisted landlord Paula Disberry to file theft and malicious damage charges in October 2022. The charges were baseless:
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A full and final handover of the property had taken place weeks earlier.
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Photographic records, contracts, and WhatsApp exports confirmed no items were missing.
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The SAPS officer from Camps Bay verified the facts and confirmed there was no case.
Despite this, the docket was kept open deliberately, giving de Swardt a pretext to revive charges when another arrest was required.
Illegal Arrest 2 of 4 / Malicious Prosecution 4 of 6: The December Civil Ambush
Following a High Court ruling allowing cross-examination in the civil proceedings, de Swardt and Stevens executed a second illegal arrest on 14 December 2022, using previously closed dockets. The arrest occurred just as the appeal deadline approached — clearly designed to remove me as a legal opponent.
The SAPS team, including a Special Task Force unit, stormed my home and seized all devices and legal materials. The charges were later withdrawn in court — the docket contained no new evidence, only Disberry’s old submission and falsified immigration records.
DECEMBER ARREST: TIMING & REASONS
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Illegal Arrest 3 of 4: The Secret Llandudno Raid
While I was being arrested at Fisherman’s Bend, a second illegal operation was underway at 16 Leirmans Road. De Swardt — posing as a police officer — and Denis Dalton led SAPS into the property, illegally arrested the housekeeper, seized the keys, and handed them to Keith Broad.
This raid was undocumented, unauthorised, and confirmed in conversation between De Swardt and Stevens at the arrest scene. It resulted in Broad taking possession of the property within hours — bypassing every legal safeguard.
Illegal Arrest 4 of 4 / Malicious Prosecution 5 of 6: The January Retaliation
In January 2023, de Swardt arranged for housekeeper Clement to lure Ollie Sokanyile to 32 Fisherman’s Bend under the pretext of collecting his belongings. On arrival, Ollie was arrested by SAPS and detained at Hout Bay for a week.
This was a targeted retaliation for Ollie’s defence of housekeepers during the July eviction. He was released on first sight of the docket. There was no case.
Malicious Prosecution 6 of 6: The Bogus Immigration Charge
As the final charges were withdrawn on 14 March 2023, Sergeant Stevens — under instruction from de Swardt — filed a fabricated immigration charge. It alleged I had overstayed my visa since March 2021, despite:
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A valid extension to December 2021;
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COVID-era visa moratoriums covering 2022;
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SAPS possession of both my original and replacement passports for over a year.
The affidavit was knowingly false, and the charge was designed to prolong detention. It was only withdrawn after I submitted a full evidentiary Representation to the Senior Prosecutor on 29 June 2023.
Despite the withdrawal, SAPS continued to illegally withhold my valid passport and equipment, citing future charges — a claim never acted upon. No charges reached trial. No evidence was tested. The goal was not prosecution — it was obstruction, incarceration, and property seizure through state-backed force.
SABOTAGE OF MY IMMIGRATION STATUS
How My Passports Were Stolen, My Immigration Status Destroyed, and the Lies Used to Justify Detention
My immigration status wasn’t compromised by negligence or bureaucratic delay—it was deliberately sabotaged. Over a two-year period, my original and replacement passports were stolen, official records were falsified, and immigration law was weaponized to engineer unlawful detentions and smear my reputation. These actions were not mistakes; they were deliberate, coordinated crimes orchestrated by a network of individuals abusing their power and connections.
The sabotage began in early 2022 when my original British passport vanished from the glovebox of my car while it was in for repairs. Paula Disberry, a key member of the consortium targeting me, exploited the car’s tracker to orchestrate the theft. Initially believing I had misplaced it, I searched relentlessly before applying for a replacement—a process severely delayed by Brexit and COVID-19. When the replacement finally arrived months later, it too was stolen, under Disberry’s instructions, by Wouter de Swardt and his associates. Both passports were withheld unlawfully by SAPS (South African Police Service) for 18 months, leaving me without the critical documents necessary to renew my visa.
With no access to my valid passports, my immigration status became vulnerable. By withholding the documents, Disberry and her collaborators ensured my visa could not be renewed, causing it to lapse. These actions provided the perfect pretext to portray me falsely as an illegal immigrant. Fabricated affidavits and manipulated Home Affairs records were used to weaponize this manufactured non-compliance, resulting in a series of arrests, detentions, and defamation campaigns.
A Timeline of Orchestrated Sabotage
August 2022: Arrest and False Claims
When I filed eviction proceedings against squatters occupying my property, they retaliated by filing fabricated charges. On 4 August 2022, SAPS arrested me under false pretenses to obstruct the eviction hearing scheduled for that day. Despite the minor charge (the alleged theft of TVs), SAPS opposed my bail, citing immigration violations. Sergeant Duna at Hout Bay SAPS falsely claimed that Home Affairs had requested my detention for deportation, even though Home Affairs records confirmed my visa had been legally extended to 31 December 2021.
The passports Duna withheld contained proof of my lawful status, yet SAPS obstructed access to this critical evidence. Instead, they submitted fraudulent affidavits asserting I had overstayed since March 2021, directly contradicting Home Affairs’ database. My bail application revealed the truth when Duna, under cross-examination, admitted SAPS had my passport all along. Despite this, SAPS continued to withhold it, prolonging my legal and personal hardships.
PASSPORT THEFT & VISA SABOTAGE
WhatsApp messages from Peter van Wyk confirming the theft and illegal retention of my replacement passport. The final image, taken inside their Mini John Cooper Works, shows my stolen passport in their possession—further evidence of the deliberate sabotage of my immigration status
"Hi Darren. Are you perhaps looking for your passport. I can give you all he details so you can sort it out. Although we have blocked you from leaving South Africa. I am sure you will want to know"
ATTACK IMPACT: EXPECTED VERUSS ACTUAL REVENUE
October 2022: Replacement Passport Stolen Again
Just as my replacement passport arrived, it was stolen under Disberry’s orders and handed to De Swardt. This deliberate act escalated the crisis further, leaving me entirely without valid documentation.
December 2022: Renewed Detention and Escalation
SAPS arrested me again in December, once more invoking my immigration status to oppose bail. Ignoring my stolen passports and visa moratoriums in place, they falsely labeled me as a flight risk. To further obstruct my release, they fraudulently inflated charges by escalating minor matters to Schedule 5 offenses. These actions were designed not to prosecute legitimate crimes but to keep me detained and powerless.
March 2023: Fabricated Immigration Charge
As all criminal charges were dropped, Investigating Officer Sergeant Stevens filed an immigration charge claiming I had failed to leave South Africa after 23 March 2021. This charge was both false and legally impossible. My visa had been extended through December 2021, and automatic moratoriums covered the subsequent period. Stevens knowingly pursued the charge despite SAPS withholding my valid passports, which prevented any visa application. It was only after I submitted a detailed representation to the Senior Public Prosecutor, exposing the full timeline of theft and sabotage, that the immigration charge was withdrawn. However, no investigation or accountability followed.
Sabotage's Permanent Consequences
Despite the withdrawal of charges, SAPS continues to withhold my valid replacement passport, returning only the expired original. This deliberate act ensures I cannot regularize my visa status, leaving me effectively stateless. Media outlets fuelled the defamation by labelling me an "illegal immigrant," amplifying the lies created by those orchestrating this campaign. WhatsApp messages circulated mocking images of my stolen passports, as if the theft itself was a joke.
The hypocrisy is staggering: those who caused the breach in my immigration status—through theft, deceit, and legal manipulation—used it to:
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Justify my arrests and oppose bail;
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Prolong my detentions;
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Block civil proceedings;
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Seize control of my properties; and
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Smear me publicly to destroy my credibility.
These actions were not bureaucratic errors—they were part of a coordinated strategy to detain, dispossess, and discredit me.
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Irreplaceable Losses: The Personal Toll
Beyond the legal and reputational damage, the personal costs have been devastating. I have not seen my mother since 2020. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022, her prognosis is grim. COVID-19 initially separated us, but from 2022 onward, it was the deliberate sabotage of my immigration status that made travel impossible. Stolen passports, fabricated charges, and SAPS’s refusal to return my documents have robbed me of the chance to be with her in what may be her final months.
The time we have lost is irreplaceable. I wasn’t there when she received her diagnosis. I haven’t been able to support her during treatment. Even if my situation is eventually resolved, it may be too late to reclaim the moments that matter most.
The institutions responsible for protecting rights and justice have failed entirely. SAPS continues to withhold my documents without justification. Oversight bodies like IPID and the NPA have ignored blatant abuses of power. Home Affairs staff submitted false affidavits to the courts. Promised support from the Premier of the Western Cape never materialized. Media outlets perpetuate defamation without accountability.
This is what it means to be made stateless by sabotage: watching precious time slip away while every institution with the power to intervene chooses to look the other way.
MEDIA24
"Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
They called it “heartbreaking.” But what’s truly heartbreaking is being stripped of your freedom, denied bail, and blocked from accessing your own home by the very people who stole it. Heartbreaking is living in fear your cancer will kill you before you see your mother again. Heartbreaking is clawing through two years of lies, theft, and silence—only to see the criminals walk free, posing for media interviews, while the real victim is left fighting for justice with nothing but mouldy clothes and a debt to his mother. That’s not their heartbreak. That’s mine.
ILLEGAL EVICTIONS AND ATTEMPTS TO RETAKE LEIRMANS ROAD
Payment 1 (months 1 to 3):
The rent for the period October 2021 to 31 December 2021 was paid on the 26th of September 2021. Please see the Rawsons account and Antons’s affidavit.
Payment 2 (months 4- 6)
After that, the next period was January, February, and March 2022. I transferred that on 28 December 2021 and landed in Rawsons account on 4 January 2022 (there was a weekend and a bank holiday weekend in between the two)
Payment 3: (months 7 – 9)
The rent for the period April, May and June, which took us into July 2022, was also paid. On this occasion less the 57.000 we had ha dot pay the municipality to reconnect the power after they disconnected the property as a result of Keith broad failing to pass on a single one of our payments we made to him onto them
It was in July the successful illegal eviction took place and the protection order obtained through perjury which excluded us from going within 500 metres of the property
Having spent the first three months renovating the property, we spent the following six months being attacked by Keith and Inge broad, the illegal evictions, home invasions , harassment, threats, the sabotage of our business and revenue. The appointment of wds in the 9th month followed by his first acts in charge of putting the court hearing back siz months and physically evicting us, marked the end of our occupation of the property, in spite of the high court order and landmark judgment which confirmed our indisputable and sole right of occupation.
Keith and Inge broad, wds, the members of that consortium, with the assistance of the saps officers, simply wrote their own laws, and with the assistance of media24 they rewrote history, rewriting the narrative and casting me as a the villain.
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
ILLEGAL EVICTION 1. 24 DECEMBER 2021
The first illegal eviction was on Christmas Eve. When as you can see the rent was fully up to date. By then, we had gone as far with the property refurbishment as we intended to. As Keith knew by way of the written and pictorial updates Wellem was instructed to send him every day. Which when we discovered this breach of privacy, we asked Wellem be fired. Jeith refused of course.
Reason: The reason, as the messages show, was that Keith demanded we pay the quarter's rent early. I refused. He also stated he wanted to rip up the lease and agree on new terms more suitable to him.
Payment: As mentioned, the second quarter rent which Rawsons remitted to Keith upon receipt, covered us until the 1st of April 2022 During this period, the second, third and fourth illegal evictions were executed. Please note the confirmation from Anton on 7 January that all rent is up to date (January, February march) and all utilities are up to date. Despite this, two weeks later, eviction no.2
ILLEGAL EVICTION 2. 27 JANUARY
Reason: Demands to pay utilities early and renegotiate the 5-year lease signed only four months earlier. Of course, the new terms were ones that suited Keith better.
Keith kept us locked out for a week. Not allowing us to return until the 4th of February and only then as a round table meeting had been arranged where we were forced to agree on new terms. These included paying an extra R5k per month for the front room that had always been part of the lease and had never been excluded, negotiations on a new lease with terms suitable to Keith, etc.
I’m not sure if technically, that is blackmail or extortion. But it’s one or both. This was then followed by an attempt by Keith to cancel the lease
ILLEGAL EVICTION 3. 27 FEBRUARY
Reason: Much the same as before, demands to pay utilities early and renegotiate the 5-year lease signed only four months earlier. Of course, the new terms were ones that suited Keith better.
The eviction had left a young couple who had just rrved from Europe with their two-month ld. bay stranded outside for hours. It cost us the relationship with their agent, and they cancelled the next day, request a refund which we gave them. They checked out the next day on 1 March.
This was also then followed by an attempt by Keith to cancel the lease
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
ILLEGAL EVICTION 4. 1 MARCH 2022
Attempted but unsuccessful PPA intervened. Keith turned up with Bobby Broad (Gails husband) who I’m told had a baseball bat. Keith kicked the door in to get inside. Had it just been me there then I am pretty certain the conversation would have been physical and not just verbal?
Reason: The reason given was because we had fired Wellem as per the conversations ai had had with him after illegal evictions, one, two and three. The truth, was that he intended on walking back in and taking control s soon as the guests had left as per their scheduled departure date two weeks after arrival. But they left early,
In reality Keith as good as fired Wellem, by using him to do his dirty work each time despite us making clear that made Wellem's position untenable. However, Keith assesses people only in terms of their value and use to him and to whatever his current interests are. Everything and everyone else are a pointless obstacle.
[ considering Keith used Wellem as the reason for his next couple of eviction attempts through the high court was particularly disingenuous., if you saw the disgusting condition of Wellems room, you would very quickly understand how unimportant Wellem was to Keith, I had his room retiled, redecorated, cleaned etc for Wellem when I had the house done, an expense I did not need to do but could not in all conscience have a housekeeper in my home living that badly]
ILLEGAL EVICTION 5. 22 JULY 2022
The failed attempt by WDS and the 8 paid criminal thugs
Reason: The reason given was that WDS had discovered I was about to sign a long lease with someone from overseas. Ie. an actual sublet situation
Demonstrably untrue as we did high end luxury holidays lets. Periods of a night to two weeks. We would never do any form of long term tenancy let; the rent received would have been less than what we paid, we would be sacrificing 6 million a year for 1 million a year. But that was just the pretext, given in retrospect.
WDS was likely appointed in June, we received a letter from Keiths attorneys putting the civil proceedings back by 6 months to November. At this point we knew they were clearing the way for a quicker and much cheaper way to get the property
ILLEGAL EVICTION 6. 24 JULY 2022
The successful eviction, including breaking in, beating up the housekeepers and ejecting them. then squatting
ILLEGAL EVICTION 7. 29 JULY2022
We launched spoliation proceedings which they knew they would lose. In response to effectively make those proceedings void they applied for a protection order based entirely on lies and got an injunction stopping me or my staff from going within 500 metres of the property.
This 500m exclusion remained in place. Only discovering on receipt of the 8 November hearing papers it had been removed.
They also ensured that rather than serve it immediately, I would be served after the 4 august hearing, that way it could not be mentioned in court, or overturned, but would come into effect once the outcome of the hearing was known. Hereby voiding a successful outcome for us
ILLEGAL EVICTION 8. 1 AUGUST 2022
Not content that this would prove bullet proof they then laid false charges of theft and had me arrested. Going on to rig the bail application to make it almost impossible to get bail. Including inflating the value of the items from a few thousand to almost a million.
ILLEGAL EVICTION 9 & 10. 13 / 14 DECEMBER 2022
The illegal eviction at Leirmans Road in a secret, unofficial and highly illegal police operation, headed by WDS and Denis of ESS. The illegal arrest at fisherman’s bend and the passing of the keys to the owner ragi a couple of minutes after they took me away was an extremely efficient illegal eviction disguised successfully as an arrest
ILLEGAL EVICTION 11 & 12. 19 DECEMBER 2022
Keith, Ragi etc send their attorney to deny m either Leirmans of fishermen as a bail address even though both were legally mine and Leirmans had as recently as four months earlier had a high court judge confirm my sole right of occupation and issue an interdict against Keith. Making it clear were I to return I would not be permitted access.
ILLEGAL EVICTION 13 & 14. 6 JANUARY 2023
Repeat of the above
ILLEGAL EVICTION 15. 14 MARCH 2023
The bogus immigration charge and the previous 3 months of detention had ensured I was unable to contest the application lodged by Keith broad less than 24 hours before my arrest, precisely its purpose.
MEDIA24
"Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
They called it “heartbreaking.” But what’s truly heartbreaking is being stripped of your freedom, denied bail, and blocked from accessing your own home by the very people who stole it. Heartbreaking is living in fear your cancer will kill you before you see your mother again. Heartbreaking is clawing through two years of lies, theft, and silence—only to see the criminals walk free, posing for media interviews, while the real victim is left fighting for justice with nothing but mouldy clothes and a debt to his mother. That’s not their heartbreak. That’s mine.
EMBEZZLEMENT, TORTURE, MURDER & THEFT
In one of the most disturbing betrayals of the entire campaign, Mario Boffa—a trusted insider—initiated what would become a coordinated plot of embezzlement, sabotage, theft, and attempted murder. It began when Boffa hired Denis and Johan to join him under the guise of managing operations and protection. Together, they exploited every level of access they had been given.
Over the course of several weeks, the trio embezzled R1.2 million from the business, stole cash, and made multiple unauthorised withdrawals—all under the cover of legitimacy. At the height of this betrayal, they executed a coordinated attempt to drug and kill me, intending to wipe the accounts, stage a disappearance, and escape blame. This plot included the strategic removal of my passport—on direct instruction from Wouter de Swardt, who had himself been instructed by Paula Disberry.
They were aided throughout by the private security detail that they themselves had arranged, deepening the breach of trust to its most extreme.
Following the collapse of the murder plot and the exposure of the theft, all three vanished. But in a second wave of deception, Mario Boffa returned weeks later, pretending to confess, only to steal even more funds before disappearing again.
He then launched a bogus villa rental business in my name—built on the very false narrative they had helped spread about a supposed scam—and used it to divert attention from the real perpetrators. It was this diversionary scam that fuelled the fraudulent online petition that later appeared, which aimed to redirect blame and demonise me publicly.
A year later, Boffa resurfaced again, this time attempting extortion. Though this act came well after the original sabotage, it was entirely consistent with the pattern of manipulation, betrayal, and criminality that began the moment he was given access.
This was not opportunistic theft. It was a premeditated and layered operation of infiltration, theft, physical endangerment, and narrative control—executed by those entrusted with my safety.
The True Reason for the Consortium’s Secrecy
The Consortium has always denied any formal alliance. Why? Because acknowledging its existence would:
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Legally implicate every member under conspiracy laws—making each one criminally responsible for the over 300 offences committed by any one of them.
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Reveal the real and nefarious reason for their alliance—to orchestrate a coordinated fraud and property grab.
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Their actions were not random, independent acts of greedy landlords.
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They acted together.
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They plotted together.
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They executed a campaign of destruction together.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
2. SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
The corruption, misconduct, and outright criminality orchestrated by Sergeant Stevens and his associates at the Bellville Commercial Crimes Unit represent the most extreme and egregious example of police corruption imaginable. Police misconduct is not uncommon — officers taking bribes, fabricating evidence, or violating due process to secure a conviction are well-documented abuses of power.
But what happened here surpasses all conventional definitions of corruption. This was not a case of an officer exploiting the system for personal gain or an overzealous cop bending the rules. This was a calculated and sustained abuse of police power, in which law enforcement officers deliberately used their authority to detain me unlawfully, obstruct my legal rights, and facilitate financial crimes against me.
These officers did not act in isolation. Their actions were not driven by the pursuit of justice or even by self-interest, but by a clear and coordinated objective: to ensure my incarceration so that private individuals—specifically, landlords and their associates—could seize control of my properties, eliminate my ability to fight back in civil court, and strip me of the financial resources needed to defend myself. Stevens and his unit worked hand in hand with private investigators and landlords to fabricate criminal charges, manufacture false affidavits, and deliberately mislead the courts.
They manipulated every stage of the legal process, from falsifying immigration records to staging a militarized raid on my home—designed not for law enforcement purposes, but as a public spectacle to legitimize the lies spread by my adversaries.
This chapter presents an unfiltered, fully documented account of their illegal actions, procedural violations, and blatant collusion. The evidence is irrefutable: court records, sworn affidavits, internal SAPS communications, and procedural breaches that expose how law enforcement was weaponized against me. This was not the work of rogue officers making isolated mistakes—this was a systematic and deliberate campaign, executed with precision, with the explicit goal of ensuring my imprisonment and financial ruin for the benefit of those who orchestrated it.
Weaponizing the State: SAPS as a Tool for Criminality
SEIZURE WARRANT
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The ability to hijack SAPS was the linchpin of the entire campaign. Without SAPS, none of this would have been possible—illegal evictions could not have been disguised as lawful removals, fabricated charges could not have justified my prolonged detentions, and the theft of my properties and assets could not have been legitimized under the guise of criminal proceedings.
Yet, disturbingly, it did not require a fully corrupt police organization—only a handful of complicit officers with the power to manipulate the justice system into serving the interests of private individuals.
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SAPS officers provided legitimacy to unlawful evictions by presenting them as criminal arrests.
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They manufactured dockets devoid of forensic or financial evidence, ensuring I was detained without cause.
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They orchestrated my detention in Pollsmoor Prison for months—ensuring I was incapacitated while my adversaries looted everything I had built.
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They timed my arrests with strategic precision—crippling my ability to fight back at the exact moments my legal cases reached critical stages.
This was not law enforcement in action—this was SAPS functioning as a criminal enterprise, directed not by the rule of law, but by the financial interests of private individuals.
The Private Investigator Who Controlled SAPS Like His Own Army.
At the centre of this systemic abuse of power was Wouter de Swardt, a man trusted by SAPS but operating as nothing more than a mercenary-for-hire.
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He manipulated police units into action on nothing more than his word.
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He manufactured fraudulent evidence that SAPS officers unquestioningly acted upon.
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He misrepresented his role, falsely presenting himself as a law enforcement asset rather than a private agent working for landlords.
De Swardt was never an impartial investigator. His job was not to seek justice—it was to execute a premeditated campaign of fraud, arrest, and financial destruction. Anyone within SAPS examining this situation with even minimal scrutiny would have immediately seen the truth. They either failed to look—or chose to ignore it.
Arrest & Detention as a Weapon
One of the most chilling aspects of this campaign was the systematic weaponization of SAPS and Media24—not to enforce the law, but to execute a targeted corporate hit job.
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Each time legal avenues failed, SAPS was mobilized as a tool of intimidation and unlawful removal.
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The fabricated dockets contained no forensic or financial evidence—just scripted statements designed to justify my incarceration.
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My prolonged detention in Pollsmoor was not incidental—it was a deliberate act to prevent me from defending myself in civil court.
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While I sat behind bars, the landlords and their associates seized control of my properties, assets, and financial accounts—unopposed.
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The arrests were timed with such precision that they directly corresponded to critical court proceedings, ensuring my absence would deliver them total victory.
This was not the result of an incompetent justice system.
This was not the result of a few overzealous officers.
This was SAPS being actively used as a weapon against an innocent man.
AUGUST CHARGES PRECISE TIMING
1) The spoliatio application was submitted on 26 July, KB notified 28 July
2) The date of the hearing was 4 August,
3) KB / IB lay the false theft charges and obtain P.O 29 July-1 Aug
4) Concerted moves to arrest begin immediately (by fluke i was in Pringle Bay) and continue through to morning of 4 August
5) Arrest executed 8am 4 August, too late to stop the proceedings
DECEMBER CHARGES PRECISE TIMING
1) An appeal to the November ruling was required between 6 and 16 December. The seizure warrant was applied for on 13 December. The same day Keith Broad filed his court application.
2) Two magistrates declined to authorise either an arrest warrant or a search and seizure warrant.
3) The seizure warrant obtained internally on the false premise of urgency at 8am on 14 Dec
3) Arrest made 10am.
4) application pushed through by K Broad while I was detained
MARCH CHARGES PRECISE TIMING
1) KB attempts to have the hearing while I am detained.
2) Heating date put back twice, so Serg Stevens continues to demand more time for "further investigation"
3) Final date is set at 15 March with my bail application due to stat 14 March
4) Prosecution drop all charges on first sight, to ensure i remained on remand Serg Stevens introduces a new charge, this time the bogus immigration charge to ensure my absense for the hearing .
IMPOSSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE
The table demonstrates the impossibility of coincidence with all three sets of charges coming literally to the day when needed to provide a strategic advantage in the three most significant court dates of the entire relationship.
Court dates where my absence would be essential.
A relationship that spanned a year and a half and if the charges were genuine a period of four years
3. MEDIA24: THE PROPOGANDA ARM
The inclusion of Media24 was as essential to the campaign as SAPS. While SAPS executed the physical destruction of my life—through unlawful arrests, evictions, and detention—Media24 executed the reputational and legal destruction, ensuring that as the landlords and their conspirators looted everything I had built, the world saw me as the criminal and them as the victims.
Media24 was not merely reporting a biased or incomplete version of events. They were an active participant in the fraud, fabricating a public justification for actions that had no legal or factual basis.
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They manufactured an illusion of wrongdoing where none existed.
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They replaced real evidence with a carefully constructed media narrative.
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They created a "record of misconduct"—giving authorities, courts, and SAPS the justification they needed to act against me.
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They provided the public cover for the most egregious illegalities, making them appear like a righteous cause.
Without Media24, the landlords would have been forced to rely on real evidence—which did not exist.
THE CONSORTIUM'S CAMPAIGN
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The Problem Media24 Was ‘Recruited ‘to Solve
By mid-2022, the landlords faced a major problem:
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I was not walking away from my investment, my contracts, or my legal rights.
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They had no legal means of removing me without honouring the agreements they had signed.
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If they wanted to seize my properties and sell them at inflated prices, they needed to erase me—financially, legally, and publicly.
But they lacked one thing, evidence. Without evidence, they had no grounds for eviction, no justification for arrests, and no legal reason to deny bail. This is where Media24 stepped in.
They fabricated evidence—not in the form of court submissions or sworn statements, but in the court of public opinion.
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Media24 stories were used as justification for legal action.
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Articles were entered as “evidence” in civil proceedings.
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Media24’s false reporting directly led to my second arrest.
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The fabricated fraud narrative was cited to deny bail, keeping me in Pollsmoor.
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The sheer volume of media coverage made it impossible for me to defend myself—everything I said was pre-dismissed as “the conman lying.”
With no real evidence to justify what they were doing, Media24 became the evidence—and the more they repeated the false narrative, the more it became an unquestioned “fact.”
MEDIA24 ARTICLES & THEIR TITLES
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How Media24 Made The Impossible Possible
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They fabricated a fraud narrative, falsely claiming I had defrauded the landlords—despite signed agreements, payment records, and written acknowledgments proving otherwise.
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They weaponized their platforms—News24, Netwerk24, and Rapport—to coordinate and amplify the false narrative, ensuring it became “fact” through sheer repetition.
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They strategically timed articles to coincide with my arrests and legal proceedings, ensuring that each false report created justification for the next legal attack.
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They concealed all exculpatory evidence—omitting key documents, such as the rental agreement proposal (which originated from the landlords themselves) and the affidavit from estate agent Anton Moller, which proved I was being set up.
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They provided the landlords with the public cover they needed—allowing them to justify actions that were immoral, illegal, and financially devastating as if they were some noble moral crusade.
With every action they took, they made it easier for others to act against me with impunity:
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SAPS officers could justify their actions because the media had already declared me guilty.
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Prosecutors didn’t need real evidence—there was already a “record” of fraud in the media.
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The public accepted my arrests without question because the groundwork had been laid.
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Even those involved in the conspiracy could justify their own greed, convincing themselves they were taking part in some noble cause.
This was not just character assassination—this was the final stage of the plan to remove me as an obstacle to their financial goals.
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ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22
The News24 Interview with "Inge": "In due course, they became aware of the short-term lettings, and that started causing further issues.”
KEITH BROAD'S AGENT'S AFFIDAVIT
"I duly confirm that both prior to and during the conclusion of the lease, the property was let to Mr. Russel for the express usage as short-term accommodation and that Mr. Broad was thus aware of and agreed to such usage. The intention of the written lease agreement was furthermore to permit such abovementioned usage"
Media24: Fabricating The Illusion Of A Crime
This was not journalism. This was industrial-scale misinformation—coordinated, deliberate, and designed to achieve a financial objective.
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With no real evidence against me, they fabricated guilt by ensuring multiple media outlets repeated the same falsehoods relentlessly.
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They omitted or buried any facts that contradicted their narrative—including their own prior reporting that acknowledged the legitimacy of my business model.
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They deliberately ignored evidence that would have exposed the Consortium’s fraud—including sworn affidavits, bank records, and court rulings that contradicted their claims.
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They created an echo chamber, where their own false reports became ‘sources’ for further false reports—manufacturing legitimacy out of thin air.
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They knowingly and maliciously destroyed my credibility, ensuring that even when I presented overwhelming evidence, it was dismissed out of hand.
This campaign was not just about destroying my name—it was about ensuring that when my properties were stolen, the public believed I had no right to them in the first place.
"INGE" INTERVIEW
The News24 Interview with "Inge": "She alleged the couple were almost financially ruined due to Russell not having paid rent or utilities for about a year."
ANTON MOLLER AFFIDAVIT
ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22
I further confirm that Mr. Russel was due to pay quarterly (and not monthly) rental in advance and I confirm the Rawson Property Statements as annexed hereto. I thus confirm that Mr. Russel was not outstanding with rental or utilities".
Defamation As A Tool Of Financial Fraud
The law defines criminal defamation as:
"The unlawful and intentional publication of material that injures another’s reputation, with intent to harm."
✔ There is no question that Media24 acted unlawfully.
✔ There is no question that their intent was to destroy my reputation.
✔ And there is no question that this was done for the sole purpose of aiding an organized fraud.
Their reporting was not a mistake, a misjudgement, or an editorial failure—it was a calculated, strategic campaign to ensure that when my properties were stolen, no one would question it.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
NEWS24'S JAN 14 ARTICLE: "OWNERS STRUGGLES"
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The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from an Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE) provides procedures for the eviction of occupants and prohibits unlawful evictions. When owners tried to evict him, he simply claimed the property was his residence and then the owners had to turn to the courts – a long and expensive procedure.
"INGE" BROAD: "The laws are really not fair towards property owners, she told News24."
"INGE" BROAD: "No matter what we tried to get him out legally, the odds seemed always to be stacked in his favour."
THE EVIDENCE THAT DESTROYS THEIR LIES
For all their accusations, fabrications, and media manipulation, one thing remains indisputable... They never had real evidence.
Every claim made by SAPS, the landlords, and Media24 collapses under scrutiny, because the actual evidence tells a very different story.
1. The Police Docket: The Complete Absence of Evidence
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The entire docket was devoid of any financial crime, forensic analysis, or substantive evidence.
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There was no supporting documentation—no contracts, no transaction records, no forensic accounting reports.
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The case was built entirely on affidavits from the landlords and their associates, all of whom had a direct financial interest in my destruction.
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The "evidence" was so weak that even two separate magistrates refused to authorize an arrest warrant—only for SAPS to bypass them and orchestrate an unlawful arrest anyway.
2. The Affidavit of Anton Moller: Proof That the Fraud Narrative Was Fabricated
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Anton Moller, a real estate agent directly involved in the initial agreements, provided a sworn affidavit confirming that the landlords were lying.
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His testimony exposed the landlords' attempts to rewrite history—confirming that they had full knowledge of the agreements, the rental model, and the property transformations.
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He confirmed that I had not misled anyone or engaged in fraud, directly contradicting the landlords’ claims.
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This document, which should have exonerated me entirely, was ignored by SAPS and deliberately omitted from Media24's reporting.
3. The Rental Proposal: Undeniable Proof That This Was Their Plan, Not Mine
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The business model at the centre of this dispute was not my idea—it was proposed by the landlords themselves.
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The rental agreement, including short-term lets, was explicitly discussed, negotiated, and agreed upon before I ever signed a contract.
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This document alone obliterates any claim that I ‘deceived’ the landlords or failed to uphold my obligations.
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Its existence proves that they did not merely fabricate a fraud narrative—they actively attempted to erase the documented truth.
THE TOTAL ABSENCE OF DOCKET ACTIVITY
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4. The Payment Records: A Trail of Financial Proof
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I paid over R6,000,000 in rent, housekeeping, and utilities—despite the landlords’ false claims that I ‘paid a month or two, then stopped.’
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Bank transfers, invoices, and statements confirm that I paid quarterly in advance—directly contradicting the fraud narrative.
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These records were readily available to SAPS, yet they chose to ignore them, proceeding with an arrest based on nothing but unsubstantiated accusations.
5. The WhatsApp Exports: The Landlords' Own Words Expose Their Lies
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Chats between Keith Broad, his agent, and his cousin confirm that no arrears existed.
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Messages from Inge Broad prove that the landlords were actively working to sabotage my ability to generate rental income.
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Records show their repeated attempts to block advertisements and manipulate bookings—directly undercutting their claims that I ‘refused to pay rent.’
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These messages expose the calculated nature of their fraud—confirming they were fully aware of my compliance while they were actively working to destroy the agreement.
6. The Timeline That Exposes the Strategy
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The alleged ‘criminal acts’ only became an issue once the landlords wanted to take back the properties.
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No complaints, legal actions, or disputes existed when I was actively transforming the properties and generating high rental income for them.
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Only after I had invested substantial sums and the properties had dramatically increased in value did they claim ‘fraud’—a clear sign of a premeditated plan to seize the assets.
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The timing of the evictions, arrests, and fabricated charges align perfectly with key moments in the civil court battles—proving the criminal proceedings were a strategic manoeuvre, not legitimate law enforcement action.
7. The Court Rulings That Contradict the Fraud Claims
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Prior legal rulings confirmed that I had a lawful right to occupy the properties.
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None of these rulings were mentioned by Media24 or considered by SAPS before launching their attack.
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Instead of relying on the judiciary, the landlords and their allies sought to bypass legal decisions through force, media manipulation, and fraudulent police action.
The Final Blow: The Conspiracy Exposed
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Not one piece of credible evidence supports their fraud allegations.
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Every key document disproving their claims was ignored, buried, or omitted.
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The real fraud was the deliberate and systematic effort to erase my rights, steal my assets, and rewrite the truth.
This was not a misunderstanding.
This was not a contractual dispute.
This was a calculated conspiracy—executed through deception, corruption, and brute force.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
TRANSFORMATIONS
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THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE: THE STATISTICAL PROOF OF ORCHESTRATION
Even if someone ignored the overwhelming documentary evidence, one fact remains inescapable: The statistical probability of these events occurring by chance is zero.
This was not a series of unfortunate coincidences—this was a meticulously coordinated attack, executed with precision to ensure my destruction at every critical moment.
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Arrests were precisely timed to prevent me from attending key legal hearings.
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Media coverage was synchronized with court proceedings and SAPS actions, reinforcing the false narrative.
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Evictions, financial seizures, and criminal charges followed a perfectly orchestrated sequence.
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The same SAPS officers, the same investigators, and the same media figures were involved in every attack.
This wasn’t a legal process. This wasn’t an investigation. This was a criminal operation, orchestrated and executed with the precision of a hostile corporate takeover.
The Mathematical Impossibility Of The Timing
A legitimate criminal investigation follows evidence, leads, and legal process—not a pre-scripted calendar of attacks. Yet, my arrests, detentions, and criminal charges occurred at the exact moments when my presence was most critical in civil court.
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August 4, 2022: Arrested the same morning as my legal attempt to reclaim property through the courts.
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December 14, 2022: Arrested within hours of Keith Broad filing a fraudulent High Court application—ensuring I was unable to contest it.
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March 13, 2023: Arrested two days before the final civil hearing, ensuring I was in Pollsmoor Prison during the judgment.
The probability of all three major arrests aligning perfectly with these three critical hearings—by pure chance—is 1 in 24,000,000.
'HOVE HEAVEN'
Video taken nine months after moving in. The video shows the transformation, especially in comparison to the property at the outset
Identical Tactics, Different Officers, Different Jurisdictions
The entire fraud campaign relied on a specific formula:
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Fabricated charges—based on nothing but affidavits from financially interested parties.
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Procedural violations—denial of due process, falsified dockets, ignored exculpatory evidence.
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Synchronised media narratives—ensuring public perception was manipulated in real time.
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Total investigative failure—no forensic analysis, no financial audit, no actual criminal evidence.
Yet this identical sequence of misconduct was carried out by different SAPS officers, across different jurisdictions, in separate cases.
The probability of two unrelated investigations producing an identical pattern of legal violations—without coordination—is 1 in 9,200,000.
This was not multiple investigations arriving at the same conclusions—this was a single plan, executed under different banners.
The Orchestrated Timing Of Media & Court Actions
A free press is supposed to investigate, challenge, and verify—not act as a mouthpiece for criminal conspiracies. Yet, every false claim made by the landlords and Wouter de Swardt:
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Appeared, unchallenged, in Media24 publications.
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Was synchronised with key legal proceedings and SAPS operations.
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Was treated as absolute fact—without ever presenting my side of the story.
The probability of over 50 accusations aligning perfectly between Media24 and the landlords—without direct coordination—is 1 in 10⁵⁰. To put that in perspective, the chances of winning the lottery five times in a row are higher than this happening by coincidence.
This was not journalism. This was not objective reporting. This was an industrial-scale disinformation campaign, coordinated in lockstep with the courts and SAPS.
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
William E. Gladstone
The Statistical Proof Of A Criminal Conspiracy
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The arrests were strategically timed—not investigative outcomes, but procedural weapons.
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The media narratives were pre-scripted—not journalism, but propaganda.
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The same figures, officers, and "investigators" were involved at every stage—not law enforcement, but organized fraud.
This was not bad luck. This was not coincidence. This was a systematic, precision-executed attack—designed to cripple me at the exact moments it mattered most.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
OUTCOMES AS EVIDENCE: THE INDISPUTABLE PROOF OF A FRAUDULENT CAMPAIGN
One thing is undeniable: few individuals have ever been subjected to such intense scrutiny and investigation, and fewer still by individuals so highly motivated to find any wrongdoing.
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The Consortium—driven by financial greed.
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SAPS officers—weaponised as enforcers.
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Journalists—tasked with manufacturing public perception.
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Banks and financial institutions—scouring for any irregularities.
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Booking platforms—given full access to records.
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My devices, data, and private communications—searched by multiple parties.
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21 court appearances.
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Three separate criminal matters.
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Representations to the Senior State Prosecutor.
And on every single occasion, it led to a dead end. Not because I had hidden anything. Not because of a technicality. But because there was nothing to find.
The Outcomes Speak For Themselves
Not a single charge against me survived independent scrutiny. Not one.
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Every charge was thrown out.
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Every prosecution failed.
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Every allegation was exposed as false.
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Every attempt to extend my detention was overturned.
Every time these fabricated allegations left the hands of corrupt SAPS officers and entered a courtroom, they collapsed instantly.
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Every magistrate who reviewed the charges dismissed them.
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Every detention was deemed unlawful.
And yet, despite this, the hundreds of crimes committed against me—many of them openly documented—have never been investigated.
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The Reality Of This Campaign: Incarceration Was The Goal
It was never about justice. It was never about evidence. It was about incarceration. By the time the truth emerged, the damage had already been done:
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My properties were stolen.
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My business was destroyed.
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My reputation was systematically dismantled.
Not a single one of these outcomes—the exonerations, the dismissals, the rulings in my favour—was ever reported.
Because for those orchestrating this campaign, the final legal outcome was irrelevant. The goal was never conviction. The goal was removal.
The Evidence That Exposes The Lies
Contrast the complete absence of evidence against me with the evidence I have gathered:
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Thousands of WhatsApp messages with key individuals—messages that directly contradict the false allegations.
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Hundreds of emails—detailing the landlords’ full awareness of the agreements, payments, and rental model.
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Videos, audio recordings, and images—undeniable, timestamped proof that exposes the fraud.
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Legal documents and contracts—proving my compliance, their deceit, and the orchestrated nature of this conspiracy.
Every single piece of evidence validates my position. Every single document undermines their narrative.
And yet, even as their story constantly shifted, even as their lies fell apart under scrutiny, the campaign never stopped. Because this was never about proving guilt. It was about ensuring that I never got the chance to fight back.
Final Proof: The System Worked—But Too Late
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The courts recognized the truth—but only after the damage was irreversible.
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The charges were thrown out—but only after I had been unlawfully detained.
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The fraud was exposed—but only after my properties were taken, my reputation destroyed, and my business obliterated.
And the final irony?
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The truth—documented, indisputable, and validated—has never once been reported by the same media that spent months fabricating my downfall.
The Evidence Is Undeniable. The Injustice Is Indisputable.
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Every attack against me failed when exposed to scrutiny.
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Every allegation was disproven.
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Every single action taken against me was based on fabrication.
And yet, the real criminals remain untouched. Because for SAPS, Media24, and the Consortium, justice was never the goal.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
LEIRMANS LOWER GARDEN LANDSCAPING
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THE HUMAN COST: THE UNRELENTING DEVASTATION THEY HAVE INFLICTED
This was not just about financial theft—it was about total destruction. They did not just steal my business, my assets, and my freedom—they stole my life itself.
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Six years stolen.
Not just the years spent fighting for justice but the years lost trying to piece together what was taken. A life that should have been lived—unable to work, unable to rent a home, unable to rebuild. Trapped in survival mode, fighting against a system that was weaponised to keep me down.
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A global smear campaign with permanent consequences.
Media24’s lies remain online, ensuring that no matter how much evidence clears my name, I remain unemployable, unable to recover, forever branded by fabrications that were proven false.
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Every job application, every opportunity, every attempt to move forward—dead on arrival because of their deliberate, calculated, and ruthless actions.
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Total financial devastation.
Everything I built, every asset I owned, everything I worked for—gone.
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My business, erased.
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My income, cut off.
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My savings, stolen.
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The deliberate sabotage of my visa.
They stole my passport, forcing me into an impossible situation. When I replaced it, they stole it again. This was not random—this was intentional.
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They ensured I could neither extend my visa nor leave the country.
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They used my immigration status to deny bail, prolong my imprisonment, and keep me trapped in legal limbo.
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Three months in Pollsmoor Prison—one of the most dangerous prisons in the world.
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Locked away in inhumane conditions.
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Treated as guilty before ever standing trial.
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Based on charges they knew were fabricated.
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Financial losses exceeding R50 million in immediate impact—R150 million in projected losses.
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Every home I transformed, every contract I secured, every investment I made—stolen.
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Properties I poured my life into, seized and sold as if I had never existed.
USE OF DETENTION FOR STRATIC GAIN
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The Most Unforgivable Loss Of All: Time With My Mother
None of it—the money, the business, the reputation—compares to what they truly stole from me.
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They took away the last years I should have had with my mother.
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They stole the time I should have spent supporting her, being with her, caring for her.
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I was trapped, unable to leave, unable to even visit her, because of their deliberate actions.
My mother has terminal cancer. They knew this. They knew what they were taking from me. And they did it anyway. Every stolen moment is a moment I can never get back. Every day spent fighting their corruption was a day I should have spent with her. This was not just about greed or corruption. This was calculated. This was ruthless. They did not just try to take my business—they tried to erase me.
...And thanks to SAPS and Media24, so far, they have gotten away with it!!!
01.
The Campaign
A chronological account of events that defined the conflict.
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The Consortium
A detailed look at the landlords and their collaborators who orchestrated this campaign.
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The Evil Plan
Insights into post-arrest strategies used to fabricate victims and manipulate outcomes.
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The Chronology
Detailed timelines of corruption, attacks, and critical events.
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Eyewitness Accounts
Testimonies, videos, WhatsApp messages, and transcripts from those with firsthand experiences.
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Corruption & Criminality
A deep dive into the systemic misuse of state powers and corrupt practices.
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Criminal Defamation
A critical examination of how Media24 was weaponised to defame and mislead.
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Visa Sabotage
A shocking account of how my immigration status was manipulated to render me vulnerable.
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The Cost & Losses
A comprehensive breakdown of the financial, personal, and emotional devastation caused by this campaign.
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The Murder Plot
Chilling revelations about plans to drug, torture, and murder, alongside embezzlement schemes
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The Collection
A showcase of transformed properties with compelling before-and-after imagery.
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The Evidence
A repository of documents, records, and files substantiating every claim presented.
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The Impossibility Of Coincidence
A comprehensive breakdown of the financial, personal, and emotional devastation caused by this campaign.
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The Impact
Chilling revelations about plans to drug, torture, and murder, alongside embezzlement schemes
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The Investigations
An overview of the attempts to seek justice and the challenges encountered.
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The Conclusion
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ATTEMPTS TO GET JUSTICE
PRESS COMPLAINT: THE PRESS COUNCIL'S FAILURE TO ACT
The Press Council’s Failure: A Dereliction of Duty
From the moment I was released on bail on March 14, 2023, I began the painstaking process of investigating, documenting, and gathering evidence—not only to clear my name but to expose those responsible for orchestrating this campaign against me.
At first, it seemed impossible. The consortium had ensured that every device—laptops, phones, hard drives—every document, and every piece of data had been seized. They had left me without a home, money, or any means of survival. Worse still, they had ensured that I remained trapped in South Africa, sabotaging my immigration status and stealing my passport, making it impossible for me to work legally or leave the country.
The defamatory Media24 articles remained online, poisoning every potential opportunity. It did not matter where I applied—the moment my name was searched, the lies dictated my future.
Still, I pushed forward. I began recovering data, piecing together evidence, and documenting every crime they committed. My first goal: address the Media24 articles, which were central to this campaign.
My Approach to Media24: Hope vs. Reality
When SAPS dropped the last of the charges against me, I believed I finally had the opportunity to clear my name. I spent weeks crafting a detailed, indisputable case, meticulously compiling every shred of evidence that disproved their false reporting.
I held on to one hope—that Media24 had been misled rather than complicit. That when presented with the truth, they would be horrified to learn how they had been used as a weapon in a criminal conspiracy. That they would take immediate action to correct their mistakes.
Their response was devastating. They did not deny the facts. They simply did not care. The articles remained online. Not a single correction was issued. Not a single journalist was held accountable. Every door remained shut in my face. I had no money, no resources, no connections, and no support network. I had one thing only—the truth. But the truth, it seemed, did not matter.
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Inge's News24 Interview
"That was despite the damage caused to the property."
GAIL BROAD
WHATSAPP EXPORT
[18/10/2021, 11:32:15] Gail:
"I just got a call from the Keith and he said the property looks incredible."
[19/11/2021, 11:05:16] Gail: "Also, I have spoken to Inge, and she mentioned how thrilled they are with the improvements."
GAIL BROAD
WHATSAPP EXPORT
13/09/2021, 14:44:19] Gail Broad: Hey, how do you feel about Llandudno? I may have something for you to play with there... Close to the beach, but in dire need of a revamp. Belongs to my cousin
[13/09/2021, 15:02:00] Darren de Rodez.: interesting, the house has potential for sure. although needs A LOTTA LOTTA WORK and lots of magic fairy dust 🙏
The Press Council: My Last Hope for Accountability
The failure of Media24 to acknowledge, correct, or retract its false reporting left me with no choice but to escalate my complaint to the regulatory body tasked with ensuring journalistic integrity—the Press Council. If Media24 was unwilling to act, surely the very institution responsible for oversight would intervene?
I began reaching out to journalists directly, hoping someone—anyone—would investigate. While some admitted my story was significant, they simply could not believe that South Africa’s largest media conglomerate had knowingly published false, defamatory, and legally reckless articles. “They wouldn’t publish it if it wasn’t true,” was the common response.
Finally, one journalist suggested filing a complaint with the Press Council. I had never heard of the body before, but learning of its existence gave me a renewed sense of hope. If there was an independent regulatory body tasked with ensuring journalistic integrity, surely they would intervene?
I spent weeks compiling a comprehensive complaint, meticulously laying out every ethical breach, fabrication, omission of fact, and direct violation of the Press Code. I assumed that when presented with the sheer scale of misconduct by one of their members, the Press Council would be horrified and act swiftly. After all, their mandate is to uphold the integrity of the press.
A Complaint Ignored: The Press Council’s Failure to Act
I submitted the complaint and eagerly awaited a response. Days passed. Then weeks. By September 2023, five weeks had passed without any acknowledgment. I followed up, only to receive a delayed response filled with questions—questions that had already been answered in the original submission.
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They had received my complaint.
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They had read it—but only cursorily.
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They had no intention of acting unless forced.
They responded with a series of questions—the answers to which were already in the complaint. It was evident they had simply glanced at it, dismissed it as too much work, and shelved it.
I spent another month answering their questions, despite already having done so in the original submission. Eighteen-hour days compiling additional evidence, resubmitting everything—ensuring there was no excuse for inaction. And yet, nothing happened.
By November 2023, I sent another polite follow-up. ..... No response.
At this point, it became clear—the Press Council was simply not going to act. It had no interest in upholding its mandate. It had no interest in regulating its members. It was nothing more than a toothless organization, designed to create the illusion of accountability while protecting the powerful.
MEDIA24
"It is estimated that the British national made up to R34 million while committing this fraud, according to News24.”
This figure is pure fiction. "It is estimated" It is estimated by whom?? No official body, financial institution, police docket, or court ever cited such an amount. It originated solely from WdS and was printed by News24 without a shred of evidence. If R34 million had actually been defrauded—requiring thousands of victims—there would be a paper trail, complaints, platform bans, or at the very least, an online footprint. Yet there is nothing. No police statements from guests. No charge sheets referencing it. No bank alerts. No civil litigation. Nothing. The platforms remained active, the reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and no guest has ever made such a claim. The number was invented to create a media spectacle and repeated to bolster a criminal narrative that never existed.
Why This Matters: The Consequences of Their Inaction
If Media24 had been held accountable in 2023, those articles would not still be online. If the Press Council had fulfilled its duty, my name would not still be synonymous with fraud, theft, and lies.
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Their failure to act has enabled these falsehoods to persist, ruining my life and destroying any chance of recovery.
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They have allowed Media24 to continue weaponizing journalism as a tool for criminal conspiracies.
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They have set a precedent that media conglomerates can fabricate entire cases against individuals without consequence.
I created this website not just to expose the corruption of the consortium, SAPS, and Media24—but to expose the Press Council itself as a failed institution that refuses to uphold the most fundamental principles of journalism.
A Final Attempt at Justice: Appealing to the Ombudsman
My final hope is to appeal directly to the Ombudsman—to someone who takes their role seriously, who understands the gravity of this case, and who has the authority to correct one of the worst violations of the Press Code imaginable.
I never wanted to pursue litigation. All I wanted was the truth to be published, the articles retracted, and sincere apologies issued. Yet, the Press Council’s refusal to act has left me with no choice. By failing to regulate Media24, they have actively facilitated this campaign of defamation and destruction.
Their role was to prevent cases like this, not enable them. They have not only failed me—they have failed every reader and every journalist who believes in ethical reporting. This is not just about me. If Media24 can fabricate an entire case against me without consequence, they can do it to anyone.
This is not just a failure of oversight—it is a betrayal of public trust. If the Press Council remains silent, they are not just complicit in my case; they are setting a dangerous precedent that the largest media corporations in South Africa are beyond accountability. If lies can remain unchallenged, then no journalist, no citizen, and no victim of false reporting is safe.
If the Press Council refuses to act now, they are not just failing me—they are failing every person who has ever trusted the South African press to report the truth.
MEDIA24
"It is estimated that the British national made up to R34 million while committing this fraud, according to News24.”
This figure is pure fiction. "It is estimated" It is estimated by whom?? No official body, financial institution, police docket, or court ever cited such an amount. It originated solely from WdS and was printed by News24 without a shred of evidence. If R34 million had actually been defrauded—requiring thousands of victims—there would be a paper trail, complaints, platform bans, or at the very least, an online footprint. Yet there is nothing. No police statements from guests. No charge sheets referencing it. No bank alerts. No civil litigation. Nothing. The platforms remained active, the reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and no guest has ever made such a claim. The number was invented to create a media spectacle and repeated to bolster a criminal narrative that never existed.
LANDSCAPING & REMODEL OF UNUSABLE LOWER GARDEN
Thanks to Media24's articles, the only narrative is the web of lies spun by Inge & Keith Broad. The truth was the polar opposite.
Of the dozens of examples: Set at a more than 45 degree angle the lower half of the garden was completely unusable. A waste given the stunning view.
To add yet more features for gests to enjoy, I designed, planned and executed a complete remodel. Building a plateau where a custom designed and made cabana sat, and constructing an amphitheater, for guests to enjoy everything from outside movies to al fresco dining.
THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC: THE ABSOLUTE FAILURE TO POLICE THE POLICE
A System Designed to Conceal Police Criminality
The misconduct by SAPS officers in my case is not an exception—it is part of a deeply entrenched culture of impunity that extends far beyond my experience. The statistics reveal a shocking truth: police crimes in South Africa are overwhelmingly underreported, rarely investigated, and almost never result in real accountability.
While official statistics on police misconduct in South Africa paint a disturbing picture, the true scale of the problem is far worse than what is reported. A growing body of research suggests that the vast majority of crimes committed by police officers never make it into official records, hidden beneath a culture of fear, systemic failures, and institutionalized corruption.
According to multiple sources, including IPID, Corruption Watch, and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the estimated percentage of police crimes that are formally reported is as low as 15-20%. This means that up to 85% of crimes committed by police officers go entirely unreported, creating a system where police misconduct is both widespread and almost completely unchecked.
The Statistics: How Many Police Crimes Are Hidden?
Total Cases of Police Misconduct Reported Annually
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In the 2022-2023 IPID Annual Report, 8,389 cases of police misconduct were officially reported.
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These include assault, rape, murder, corruption, and other serious offenses committed by SAPS officers.
The Estimate of Underreporting: Multiple studies suggest that only 10-20% of police crimes are ever reported. Based on the statistics of underreporting, as well as other reports, it is estimated that crimes committed by the police comfortably exceeds 100,000 per annum
Breakdown of Investigation & Prosecution Outcomes
Cases Investigated by IPID: Only 60% (approximately 5,000 cases) are formally investigated.
Cases Resulting in Findings Against Officers: Only 10% (about 800 cases) result in findings of wrongdoing.
Cases Referred for Prosecution: Less than 5% (around 400 cases) are referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Cases Ending in Charges: Under 2% (about 160 cases) result in formal charges.
Cases Ending in Convictions: Less than 1% (approximately 80 cases) lead to a conviction.
Sentences Compared to Regular Citizens:
Police officers convicted of crimes are far more likely to receive lighter sentences or non-custodial penalties, particularly in cases of assault and corruption.
SAPS CRIMINALITY & THEIR IMPUNITY
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Why So Many Crimes Go Unreported?
Despite the staggering numbers of police misconduct cases that occur annually, victims often never report these crimes. research identifies several key reasons:
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Fear of Retaliation
Many victims—especially those in vulnerable communities—fear that reporting police abuse will lead to further victimization.
There have been multiple cases of whistleblowers and complainants being harassed, assaulted, or falsely charged by SAPS officers as retaliation.
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Lack of Trust in Oversight Bodies
IPID has an extremely low conviction rate (under 1%), making many believe that filing a report is pointless.
Corruption Watch South Africa found that public confidence in IPID’s ability to hold officers accountable is at an all-time low.
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Bureaucratic and Legal Barriers
Many victims experience intimidation, delays, and deliberate obstruction when attempting to file complaints.
Complaints are often "lost," dismissed without proper review, or never followed up on.
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Financial and Legal Inequality
Victims without money, legal representation, or powerful connections are at a massive disadvantage.
Police officers have access to state-funded legal defense and union protections, making it nearly impossible for an ordinary citizen to win a case against them.
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Media Silence and Lack of Public Awareness
While some high-profile cases receive media coverage, the vast majority of police misconduct cases remain hidden from the public. Media outlets like Media24 often work to protect state narratives, reinforcing the idea that SAPS misconduct is not widespread.
The Consequences of a Lawless Police Force
The underreporting of police crimes has catastrophic consequences for justice, democracy, and public safety in South Africa:
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It enables unchecked police criminality. If officers know that they will never face real consequences, they are far more likely to commit crimes.
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It erodes public trust in law enforcement. The more citizens believe that police officers operate with impunity, the less likely they are to cooperate with authorities.
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It disproportionately harms the poor and marginalised. Those without wealth or legal resources have no defence against wrongful arrests, abuses of power, and false charges.
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It creates a two-tier justice system. While ordinary citizens face severe penalties for crimes, police officers can commit the same offences and walk free.
MEDIA24
"It is estimated that the British national made up to R34 million while committing this fraud, according to News24.”
This figure is pure fiction. "It is estimated" It is estimated by whom?? No official body, financial institution, police docket, or court ever cited such an amount. It originated solely from WdS and was printed by News24 without a shred of evidence. If R34 million had actually been defrauded—requiring thousands of victims—there would be a paper trail, complaints, platform bans, or at the very least, an online footprint. Yet there is nothing. No police statements from guests. No charge sheets referencing it. No bank alerts. No civil litigation. Nothing. The platforms remained active, the reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and no guest has ever made such a claim. The number was invented to create a media spectacle and repeated to bolster a criminal narrative that never existed.
What Needs to Change?
Addressing this crisis requires a complete overhaul of police oversight and accountability measures:
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IPID must be restructured to ensure real independence from SAPS and improve conviction rates.
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Whistleblower protections must be strengthened to allow more victims to come forward without fear of retaliation.
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A fully independent corruption task force must be created to investigate SAPS crimes separately from internal police mechanisms.
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The media must be held accountable for failing to expose widespread police criminality and protecting corrupt narratives.
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Judicial reform is needed to prevent police officers from receiving lighter sentences than civilians for the same crimes.
A System Designed for Impunity
The police in South Africa do not just enforce the law—they operate above it. With an estimated 100,000 crimes committed by SAPS officers annually, and less than 1% leading to any real consequences, the system is not broken—it is designed to protect the guilty and punish the powerless.
Unless real accountability measures are implemented, the cycle of abuse, corruption, and injustice will continue unchecked, ensuring that SAPS remains one of the most lawless police forces in the democratic world.
While the prosecution of police officers for crimes is rare, convictions are even rarer, and meaningful sentences are almost non-existent. The criminal justice system does not just fail to hold SAPS officers accountable—it actively protects them from real consequences.
A Two-Tier Justice System: How Police Sentencing Compares to Civilians
Multiple reports, including IPID data, Corruption Watch investigations, and research by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), reveal a consistent pattern of leniency when it comes to sentencing police officers.
Lighter Sentences for the Same Crimes
Assault & Brutality Cases:
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SAPS officers receive suspended sentences in 70% of cases, while civilians face imprisonment for similar offenses.
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Even in cases where excessive force leads to serious injury or death, SAPS officers are rarely handed significant jail time.
Corruption & Fraud:
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Police officers convicted of corruption are 3x more likely to receive fines or community service rather than prison time.
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Civilians convicted of equivalent fraud or corruption offenses routinely receive long custodial sentences.
Murder & Culpable Homicide:
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Less than 20% of convicted SAPS officers serve their full prison sentences, benefiting from reduced sentencing and early parole.
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Example: A SAPS officer convicted of murder in 2019 received a 10-year sentence, whereas a civilian convicted of a comparable crime would likely face 15-25 years.
Non-Custodial Sentences vs. Imprisonment:
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More than 50% of police officers convicted of crimes receive non-custodial sentences—including suspended sentences, fines, and demotions.
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Civilians convicted of the same offenses overwhelmingly receive prison time.
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
KEITH BROAD'S PERJURY
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VERSUS
"They told me they would shoot me if I resisted
Judicial Bias & Institutional Protections
The leniency shown to SAPS officers is not accidental. It is built into the system:
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"Line of Duty" Defense: Courts often accept police officers' arguments that their crimes were committed "in the course of duty", reducing their sentences or dismissing charges altogether.
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Union & Institutional Protections: SAPS officers have access to state-funded legal defense, union-backed protections, and political shielding, making prosecutions incredibly difficult.
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Internal Influence on Investigations: Even when cases are investigated, senior SAPS officials frequently intervene to protect their colleagues, leading to downgraded charges or complete case dismissals.
The Ultimate Protection: A System That Refuses to Punish
Even in the rare cases where a SAPS officer is convicted, their punishment is often a fraction of what a civilian would face.
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The statistics prove it: IPID found that only 1 in 5 convicted SAPS officers received a sentence comparable to that of a civilian.
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A police officer convicted of murder is likely to receive a sentence 30-50% shorter than a civilian convicted of the same crime.
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Convicted officers rarely serve their full sentences, benefiting from legal loopholes, parole, and systemic bias.
What This Means for Justice in South Africa,
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If police officers know they will never face real consequences, what incentive is there for them to stop committing crimes?
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If SAPS officers can murder, steal, and brutalise with impunity, what does that say about the justice system?
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If even the rare convictions result in symbolic punishments, is there any accountability at all?
This is not a broken system—it is a system that is functioning exactly as it was designed: to shield the powerful and punish the powerless.
Unless real reform is implemented, SAPS officers will continue to act with impunity, safe in the knowledge that even if they are convicted, they will never truly pay for their crimes.
MEDIA24
INGE BROAD: "Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
She called it “heartbreaking.” But the real heartbreak was mine. Heartbreaking is being dragged from the home I poured everything into, watching the keys handed to WdS, knowing they’d be passed to the Broads. Heartbreaking is watching my dogs abandoned in a garage without food or water. Heartbreaking is having my bail revoked through lies, standing in court without legal counsel, denied the use of my own property as a bail address—while she posed as a victim in the very villa she stole. “Heartbreaking” doesn’t even come close.
THE ONGOING APARTHEID: A SYSTEM THAT STILL DIVIDES
While apartheid may have officially ended in 1990, my experience has shown that its structures, inequalities, and injustices are still deeply entrenched in South Africa today. This is not the apartheid of explicit racial laws, but an equally insidious form: an unbridgeable divide between the powerful and the powerless, the rich and the poor, the connected and the unconnected.
Justice, opportunity, and protection under the law remain privileges reserved for a select few—those with wealth, influence, and connections. Meanwhile, those without access to corporate boardrooms, law enforcement allies, or media complicity find themselves at the mercy of a system designed to exclude them.
A Justice System Built for the Few
The ability to defend oneself in South Africa’s legal system is not about truth or evidence—it is about resources and influence. If you can afford high-powered attorneys, if you have allies in SAPS, in government offices, in the media, then you can bend the system to your will. But for those who lack these advantages, the legal system is not a path to justice—it is an inescapable trap.
For example:
Access to competent legal defence is stratified by wealth. If you rely on state-appointed attorneys, you stand little chance—especially in complex cases. A single individual faces the full force of the National Prosecuting Authority, SAPS, and a system that is not built to ensure justice, but to sustain itself.
Arrests require almost no evidence. The threshold for detaining someone is shockingly low, and once arrested, an individual can be kept indefinitely under the excuse of "further investigation"—with no obligation on the investigating officer to actually produce further evidence.
Bail applications and trials can be endlessly delayed. Courts rely on the honesty of investigating officers, yet police corruption is rampant, with officers underpaid and incentivized to abuse their authority.
PRECISE CORROLATION: CAMPAIGN'S START & FINISH WITH MEDIA24 ARTICLES, ARRESTS, DETENTIONS, EVICTIONS
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Police Corruption and Lack of Oversight
In any democratic society, there are supposed to be mechanisms to keep law enforcement accountable. Yet in South Africa, there is no functioning regulatory system that holds corrupt officers accountable.
The vast majority of misconduct complaints against SAPS are never investigated. Of the few that are investigated, only a tiny fraction result in prosecution. Even when convictions do happen, sentences are far lighter than those imposed on ordinary citizens for the same crimes.
The reality is that a police officer in South Africa can commit crimes with virtually no risk of facing consequences. When a system allows law enforcement to operate without accountability, corruption becomes inevitable.
And once that injustice is committed—whether it be unlawful arrest, fabricated evidence, or gross abuse of power—the victim has almost no recourse. This ensures that corruption and misconduct will only continue to spread, unchecked and unchallenged.
A System That Perpetuates Injustice
To say that South Africa’s legal and judicial systems overwhelmingly favor the white and wealthy may be controversial—but it is also undeniably true. The system is not just failing the marginalized; it is actively perpetuating injustice by ensuring that only those with resources can avoid being destroyed by it.
This is why regulatory bodies like the Press Council, IPID, and PSIRA are critical. They are often the only hope for victims of systemic corruption, and yet, as seen in my case, they routinely fail in their responsibilities.
If these institutions functioned as they should, police misconduct, media corruption, and judicial abuse would be significantly reduced. Instead, their inaction serves as a green light for those in power to continue exploiting the system for their own gain.
The Press Council and the Defamation Trap
One of the most devastating aspects of this systemic failure is the lack of recourse for victims of defamation. False reporting—particularly when backed by media giants like Media24—can destroy reputations, end careers, and make justice impossible for the falsely accused.
For those with wealth and influence, defamation can be countered with expensive lawyers, high-profile lawsuits, and immediate damage control. But for those without these resources, there is no way to fight back.
This is precisely why the Press Council exists—to provide an avenue for ordinary people to challenge media abuse without requiring immense financial resources. Yet, as seen in my case, the Press Council does not function as intended. Instead of providing oversight, it serves as a bureaucratic barrier that protects media corporations while leaving victims without resolution.
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The Press Council ignored clear violations of journalistic ethics in my case.
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They failed to act when presented with overwhelming evidence of media misconduct.
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By refusing to investigate, they have effectively legitimised the lies that continue to destroy my life.
Just as SAPS fails to regulate its corrupt officers, the Press Council fails to regulate its most powerful media members. This two-tier system of justice—one for the rich and connected, another for the rest—ensures that defamation is a weapon only used against those without the means to fight back.
2021:
R19,950,000
UNSOLD
2022:
R31,000,000
THE SYSTEMIC FAILURE THAT ENABLES CRIMINALITY AND THE COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF OVERSIGHT’
If the events outlined on this website seem impossible, it is only because we assume that safeguards exist to prevent such abuses.
This case proves otherwise—not only can those with connections and corrupt influence weaponize law enforcement against an innocent person, but there are almost no effective avenues for victims to seek justice. I did not sit back and allow this to happen.
I have spent years taking every possible legal route to expose this conspiracy and hold those responsible accountable.
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Every complaint has been filed.
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Every authority has been notified.
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Every legal avenue has been pursued.
And yet, those entrusted with oversight have either ignored, delayed, or obstructed action at every turn.
1. The Failure Of Law Enforcement & The Justice System
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IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) – Tasked with investigating police corruption, yet ignored a case with overwhelming evidence of criminal acts by SAPS officers.
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Their track record speaks for itself—near-zero meaningful prosecutions of police corruption.
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Functioning more as window dressing than a regulatory body, they refused to act despite evidence of fabricated charges, falsified affidavits, and abuse of the criminal justice system.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) – Refused to investigate perjury, fabricated dockets, and procedural violations.
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Pursued charges against me despite clear legal and factual flaws, while dismissing complaints against the real criminals without investigation.
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Faced with irrefutable evidence of a conspiracy, their response was silence.
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SAPS Leadership & Internal Oversight – Presented with direct evidence of officers engaging in illegal conduct, they did nothing.
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Known corrupt officers were left to continue operating with impunity, while multiple official complaints resulted in no meaningful investigation.
If SAPS officers can fabricate evidence, execute unlawful arrests, and detain innocent people without consequence, then law enforcement is no longer a mechanism for justice—it is a weapon for those with power and influence.
2. The Failure Of Media Oversight: The Press Council's Complicity
The Press Council exists to uphold journalistic integrity—to ensure accuracy, fairness, and accountability in the media.
Instead, it protected Media24 and enabled its role in this criminal conspiracy.
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Despite receiving detailed, documented complaints outlining violations of journalistic ethics—including demonstrably false reporting, omission of key evidence, and reckless disregard for the truth—the Press Council took no action.
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Not a single correction was issued.
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Not a single retraction was published.
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Knowingly false articles remain online to this day, continuing to destroy my reputation and reinforce the fraudulent narrative.
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The fabricated news stories were used as “evidence” in my arrests, justifying false charges and securing my unlawful detentions.
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By refusing to hold Media24 accountable, the Press Council has not only allowed, but actively facilitated, this campaign of defamation and disinformation.
If journalists can fabricate entire cases against individuals without accountability, then no one is safe from having their reputation destroyed with lies.
This Is Not Just Corruption—It Is Impunity
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If police officers can fabricate evidence, execute unlawful arrests, and detain innocent people without consequence, what society do we live in?
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If regulatory bodies refuse to act, who holds them accountable?
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If the courts are powerless to prevent this level of corruption, what recourse is there?
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If the media can fabricate entire cases against people, who ensures the truth prevails?
The frightening reality is there is no functioning mechanism in place to stop this from happening again.
This is not just my battle—it is a wake-up call.
If those responsible for this are not held accountable, the precedent is set:
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The police can be used as enforcers for private individuals.
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The media can be used as a propaganda machine.
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Justice will belong only to those who can buy it.
If This Can Happen To Me, It Can Happen To
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If police officers can fabricate evidence without consequence, no one is safe from wrongful arrest.
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If the media can publish outright lies without accountability, anyone’s reputation can be destroyed in an instant.
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If oversight bodies refuse to act, corruption will continue unchecked.
If the police can be used as enforcers for private individuals, if the media can be weaponized as a propaganda machine, and if justice belongs only to those who can buy it—then the very foundation of law and democracy has collapsed.
MEDIA24
INGE BROAD: "Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
She called it “heartbreaking.” But the real heartbreak was mine. Heartbreaking is being dragged from the home I poured everything into, watching the keys handed to WdS, knowing they’d be passed to the Broads. Heartbreaking is watching my dogs abandoned in a garage without food or water. Heartbreaking is having my bail revoked through lies, standing in court without legal counsel, denied the use of my own property as a bail address—while she posed as a victim in the very villa she stole. “Heartbreaking” doesn’t even come close.
THE INABILITY TO FILE CHARGES AND PURSUE RECOVERY
The Media24 articles have not only defamed me but have provided cover for those responsible for orchestrating this campaign. By painting me as the villain, the articles have shielded my accusers from any real scrutiny, ensuring that their misconduct remains unexamined, unchecked, and entirely consequence-free.
This false portrayal has emboldened them to continue their criminality with impunity, knowing that their actions will not be investigated and that any attempt I make to expose the truth will be dismissed before it is even considered.
A System That Refuses to Investigate Crimes Committed Against Me
The same dynamic applies to the unlawful arrests and detentions I endured. Because Media24 has never reported a single fact, event, or legal outcome that contradicts their false narrative, I am left with an unshakable stigma—to the public, I am simply:
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“The guy arrested for fraud.”
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“The guy who spent time in Pollsmoor.”
With SAPS' endemic apathy and institutional bias, trying to motivate law enforcement to take meaningful action is virtually impossible. The only way that could change is through direct intervention by those in positions of authority—something that is unlikely unless the real story is publicly acknowledged. Until the truth is reported, the real criminals will continue to act without consequence, knowing that any attempt I make to hold them accountable will be dismissed as the desperate actions of a so-called "fraudster."
FACT FILE
CORRUPTION & CRIMINALITY
A financial crime case was pursued without forensic analysis, transaction records, or supporting documentation. The case relied solely on affidavits from financially interested parties. Despite two magistrates rejecting an arrest warrant due to insufficient evidence, SAPS bypassed legal procedures to carry out an arrest.
Defamation as a Weapon Against Justice
The consequences of these false articles go beyond reputation damage—they have made it impossible to report crimes committed against me.
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Jewellery, property, and possessions stolen from me—including those taken from my London home—cannot be recovered because law enforcement refuses to take my claims seriously.
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Even the most blatant crimes committed against me are ignored, because officers view my reports as attempts to "recover ill-gotten gains."
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When criminals are framed as victims and the victim is framed as a criminal, justice becomes impossible.
The Hostility of Hout Bay SAPS: A Lawless Jurisdiction
The situation is even worse in Llandudno, where my possessions were stolen. Since Llandudno falls under Hout Bay SAPS' jurisdiction, I was forced to file my complaints with them. Their response?
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They bluntly told me I was wasting my time.
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I was warned that if I continued “causing trouble,” I would be detained indefinitely—again.
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With Moonsamy and the Broads wielding influence at Hout Bay SAPS, any investigation is impossible.
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Any attempt to report the crimes elsewhere simply results in the case being transferred back to Hout Bay SAPS—bringing me back to square one.
The end result? Total impunity for the real criminals.
MEDIA24
INGE BROAD: "Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
She called it “heartbreaking.” But the real heartbreak was mine. Heartbreaking is being dragged from the home I poured everything into, watching the keys handed to WdS, knowing they’d be passed to the Broads. Heartbreaking is watching my dogs abandoned in a garage without food or water. Heartbreaking is having my bail revoked through lies, standing in court without legal counsel, denied the use of my own property as a bail address—while she posed as a victim in the very villa she stole. “Heartbreaking” doesn’t even come close.
An Impossible Path to Justice
Even pursuing international legal remedies is pointless. Securing an extradition order against Loris, despite the severity of his crimes, is completely unrealistic.
This is precisely why the campaign was designed the way it was—the realization that, given my circumstances, the chances of me taking meaningful action against them were negligible.
Even if I fought back, the defamatory articles and my previous detentions serve as a built-in shield for their crimes. They can simply point to the Media24 articles and say:
❝ No, he's the scammer—look at these articles. ❞
This was made explicitly clear to me, if I pursued action against them, they would:
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Align themselves with the Consortium.
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Fabricate new charges.
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Have me locked up again—first, and questioned later.
This is the level of impunity that has been manufactured against me—a system where truth does not matter, evidence does not matter, and justice is simply impossible.
FACT FILE
THE CONSORTIUM
The rental model, including short-term lets, was proposed by the landlords and formally agreed upon before the contract was signed. This documented agreement contradicts claims of deception and undermines allegations of fraud. Efforts to disregard or erase this evidence suggest an intentional attempt to rewrite the facts.
THE INESCAPABLE TRUTH: WHY THIS WEBSITE EXISTS
What has been laid out here is not conjecture. It is not speculation. Every claim, every accusation, every fact presented is backed by documented evidence—court records, financial transactions, sworn affidavits, and the very timelines that expose the fraud.
If this had been a legitimate case, there would be evidence—real, verifiable, forensic evidence to support the allegations against me. But there is none. Because the fraud never existed. The only fraud was the campaign waged against me.
The reality is undeniable:
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Every charge brought against me was fabricated and collapsed the moment it faced real legal scrutiny.
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Every single entity entrusted with oversight—IPID, the Press Council, SAPS leadership—either failed to act or actively facilitated this abuse.
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Every key legal moment was strategically manipulated to ensure my absence, eliminating my ability to defend myself.
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Every piece of evidence that could exonerate me was buried, ignored, or erased.
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The criminals—those who orchestrated this—remain free, their crimes investigated, their wealth and reputations intact.
This website exists for one reason: to ensure that this does not remain hidden.
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If the courts have failed, the truth will be here.
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If SAPS continues to obstruct justice, the facts will be here.
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If the media refuses to correct their lies, the evidence will be here.
Because the final, brutal reality is this: if they can do this to me, they can do it to anyone. This is not just my battle—it is a warning. A wake-up call. A precedent that, if left unchallenged, will embolden those in power to use the justice system as a weapon against anyone who stands in their way.
That is why this cannot be buried. That is why this must never be forgotten. That is why this website will remain. The facts speak for themselves.
...And so far, thanks to SAPS and Media24, they have gotten away with it!!!
MEDIA24
INGE BROAD: "Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
She called it “heartbreaking.” But the real heartbreak was mine. Heartbreaking is being dragged from the home I poured everything into, watching the keys handed to WdS, knowing they’d be passed to the Broads. Heartbreaking is watching my dogs abandoned in a garage without food or water. Heartbreaking is having my bail revoked through lies, standing in court without legal counsel, denied the use of my own property as a bail address—while she posed as a victim in the very villa she stole. “Heartbreaking” doesn’t even come close.
EVIDENCE
MIRRORING IF CRIMINAL & CIVIL
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MEDIA24
"The laws are really not fair towards property owners, she told News24."
The statement by Inge was beyond hypocritical. Her frustration was in the fact the courts would not evict a tenant who had paid their rent and bills on time and in full in every month, had broken no clauses of the lease and who had spent their own savings transforming their properties.
Gail Broad's WhatsApp export not only exposes the Broad's as liars, criminals, scammers, but taken in conjunction with the other key players, Anton Moller Keith's own agent, Johannes Loubser , attorney throughout that period, the reality of the roads campaign and that time could not be clearer.
obver a million words exchnaged over whastapp. half a million across the many emails. whatsapp chats with every key person. vedieo evidence, audio. xx , xx, xx
... and every single of of these validatesm substantoes, corrpoborates what i have been saying from the very beginning. likewwise, every single one of these destroys the narraive created by the broads, their proexires and media24.
Across the entire 828-day docket timeline, there were four distinct bursts of activity—each aligning precisely with critical civil litigation milestones. For one burst to align with a key court event carries a 1 in 828 chance. The probability of two such bursts doing so drops to 1 in 685,584.
For three to align, the odds fall to 1 in 568 million. With a fourth aligning, the probability compounds to approximately 1 in 470 billion. The alignment of all four bursts—each time serving the Consortium’s legal strategy—defies coincidence. It is statistical proof
"It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear." Henry David Thoreau
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
William E. Gladstone
AFTER
12 HOVE ROAD
BEFORE
THE IMPOSIBILITY
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BROAD'S APPLICATION & THE DECEMBER ARREST'S TIMING
Kieth Broad submitted his appeal and application midday 13 December 2022, my arrest was executed at 9am 14 December 2022, less than 24 hours later. Perfectly timed to ensure I was unable to respond or defend.
CAPTION BOXES FOR APHIWE
MEDIA24
INGE BROAD: “That was despite the damage caused to the property.”
They wanted the transformation. They needed the transformation. They got a transformation. They profited from the transformation......
....Then they called it “damage.”
This wasn’t a genuine lament —it was cover for a scam. Media24 didn’t question a word of it.
MEDIA24
INGE BROAD: "Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard."
What’s “heartbreaking” is watching the person who orchestrated your arrest give a media interview inside the very house they stole from you. What’s “heartbreaking” is returning to Pollsmoor for a second time because of their lies—then watching as they use your stolen designs to sell the home for millions more. What’s “heartbreaking” is building something extraordinary, only to have it looted by criminals masquerading as victims, cheered on by journalists who never once asked a question. That’s not heartbreak. That’s betrayal.
MEDIA24
"He was first arrested in about mid-2022 and released on bail. He has now been arrested on more fraud charges as more victims have come to the fore.”
The phrase “more victims have come to the fore” is entirely untrue. The charges that led to my arrest stemmed from three complaints dating back to December 2021—dockets that had already been investigated, found to contain no criminal element, and closed. No new victims ever emerged. The publication recycles the same fiction repeatedly, despite the courts dismissing the very claims they continue to print as fact.
MEDIA24
“When owner Keith Broad asked private investigator WdS of Fox Forensics to get rid of the tenants, the tide began to turn against Russell.”
This quote admits to a criminal conspiracy—yet Media24 presented it as if it were lawful or even admirable. No lawful landlord hires a private investigator to “get rid of” tenants. The legal route is clear: apply for an eviction order. Keith Broad never did—because he had no grounds. Instead, he sent WdS and eight thugs to violently seize the property, eject the occupants, and change the locks. No court order. No sheriff. No legal basis. This was an unlawful eviction carried out by brute force. And yet Media24 published it without question—as though such conduct was routine or justified.
MEDIA24
“Some properties he also apparently subleased in the long term, with the owners struggling to get rid of the illegal tenants or get their hands on the slippery Russell.”
Not a single tenancy agreement, not a single tenant, not a single WhatsApp, email, complaint, lease document, or court filing has ever been produced to support the claim that I sublet any property on a long-term basis. Every booking was short-term—typically between 2 and 14 nights. A handful lasted up to 3 weeks, but there were zero long-term tenants. We would have lost a fortune. The entire model was built on short lets for financial viability. The claim is pure invention, unsupported by any evidence, and could have been debunked by anyone with access to guest calendars, agent correspondence, or platform logs.
MEDIA24
"He also allegedly carried out illegal construction work on the houses by breaking and building walls, changing kitchens, and laying floors without the permission of the owners.”
The entire proposal for the lease and renovation model came from Keith Broad. He not only consented—he orchestrated it. If the upgrades were unauthorised, why didn’t he object? Why no demand to undo them? Why no repairs? Why no receipts? Why, when he repossessed the property, did he leave every tile, appliance, layout, and finish exactly as I designed it? Why are his current marketing photos still showing my transformation? If the work was “illegal construction,” it’s strange that he’s now profiting from it.
MEDIA24
“Those who managed to track him down and confront him about what he was doing were told to ‘take me to court.’”
This is an outright fabrication. I lived in the very same villas we advertised, the very sme villas where the business and staff were based, the very same villas I leased from the landlords and the very same villas I had spent the entire previous year in, leaving Llandudno just once for two days.. No one needed to “track me down”, I ws likely the easiest person in the world to find. The idea that I told people to “take me to court” is pure fiction—no such confrontation ever happened. no such words ever left my mouth, no such words were ever typed or conveyed. This statement, like many others, was spoon-fed by de Swardt to create a false image of a conman evading accountability—yet Media24 made no attempt to verify it. Not a single guest, booking platform, or witness ever claimed this happened.
MEDIA24
“A British citizen who was arrested for fraud on 4 August this year and released shortly after on bail of R30 000 was arrested again on Wednesday on similar charges.”
I was not arrested for fraud on 4 August — that charge never existed. The arrest stemmed from fabricated theft and damage claims made by Inge Broad, not fraud, and the charge was later thrown out by the magistrate. This crucial fact is omitted in every article, despite the outcome being a matter of public record. The journalist had four months to verify the charges before publication. Instead, Media24 repeated the same falsehood across three platforms and four journalists, parroting a narrative manufactured by WdS and the landlords — not the facts presented in court.
MEDIA24
“When owner Keith Broad asked private investigator WdS of Fox Forensics to get rid of the tenants, the tide began to turn against Russell.”
This quote admits to a criminal conspiracy—yet Media24 presented it as if it were lawful or even admirable. No lawful landlord hires a private investigator to “get rid of” tenants. The legal route is clear: apply for an eviction order. Keith Broad never did—because he had no grounds. Instead, he sent WdS and eight thugs to violently seize the property, eject the occupants, and change the locks. No court order. No sheriff. No legal basis. This was an unlawful eviction carried out by brute force. And yet Media24 published it without question—as though such conduct was routine or justified.
The “tide” didn’t turn because of facts or justice—it turned because WdS weaponised the police and the press. After being hired by Broad, he orchestrated arrests, planted narratives in Media24, and ensured I was painted as the villain. Meanwhile, the true story—of a tenant who paid over a million Rand and spent months transforming the property—was buried. This wasn’t a tide; it was a hit job, backed by a complicit journalist, rogue SAPS officers, and a publication that never sought comment or checked court records.
MEDIA24
“He rents rich man's houses along Cape Town's Atlantic and False Bay coasts. He would live in the properties for a month or two and pay his rent and then stop paying. In the meantime, he then advertises the luxury homes on websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com.”
The claim is entirely false and falls apart under basic scrutiny. The leases were legitimate, honored, and fully documented. If I had stopped paying after a month or two, the total cost would have been 200K–600K. Instead, I paid nearly R5 million in rent, over R6.5 million when including bills and housekeeper salaries, and invested more than R8 million in property upgrades. This is not the behavior of someone attempting to "scam" free accommodation—it reflects a tenant operating a high-end guest business with full landlord approval.
The allegation collapses with a simple question: why spend R6 million on rent, R2 million on salaries, R8 million on refurbishments, and R1.5 million on legal fees for non-functional properties? Why invest R500,000 in platform fees, repairs, and management costs to run a supposed scam? If the claim were true, Airbnb or Booking.com complaints would exist—but none do. At the article's publication, our Booking.com profile remained active and accredited.
The journalist never contacted me, verified financial figures, or investigated why, if I were defrauding owners, I would pay millions, hold five-year leases, and operate transparently with landlords. This narrative is pure fiction, perpetuated by WdS and published without a single verification.
MEDIA24
“Apparently, Russell also double-rented some of the properties he rented—or as de Swardt says—even triple-rented.”
This is the single most damaging fabrication in the entire campaign—and entirely false. Despite years of searches, raids, arrests, and access to my laptops, phones, platforms, and accounts, no evidence of double- or triple-renting has ever been produced—because it never happened.
WDS, PD, and KB spent two years using private investigators, SAPS officers, and court processes to hunt for fraud. They found none. From Hout Bay to Hawks to Bellville Commercial, thousands of hours were wasted chasing a lie. If even one double-rental existed, they would never have needed to recycle old December 2021 complaints. Yet Media24 parroted this claim without verification, presenting WDS’s fiction as fact.
MEDIA24
“A lawyer representing Russell’s lawyer, one T. Swartz, asked the court for an adjournment until March 7. The stand-in attorney said Swartz had not yet received financial instructions from Russell. Russell and Swartz must then tell the court whether Swartz is going to stay, Russell is going to appoint a new legal representative, or whether he is going to use legal aid.”
This brief exchange reveals a far more significant truth Media24 refused to confront: if I was sitting on the kind of millions they repeatedly claimed I’d “scammed,” I wouldn’t have been stuck in Pollsmoor prison without a lawyer, relying on my mother to cover basic legal fees. The idea that I would choose to remain in one of the most dangerous prisons in the country—if I had access to money—is absurd.
The fact that legal aid was even mentioned is a glaring red flag. It proves what Media24’s narrative cannot explain: there was no pile of stolen cash, no lucrative scam, no secret bank accounts. There was just a man with no money, facing fabricated charges, while the journalists who should have spotted this contradiction kept the fantasy going.
MEDIA24
"It is estimated that the British national made up to R34 million while committing this fraud, according to News24.”
This figure is pure fiction. No official body, financial institution, police docket, or court ever cited such an amount. It originated solely from WdS and was printed by News24 without a shred of evidence. If R34 million had actually been defrauded—requiring thousands of victims—there would be a paper trail, complaints, platform bans, or at the very least, an online footprint. Yet there is nothing. No police statements from guests. No charge sheets referencing it. No bank alerts. No civil litigation. Nothing. The platforms remained active, the reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and no guest has ever made such a claim. The number was invented to create a media spectacle and repeated to bolster a criminal narrative that never existed.
MEDIA24
"It is estimated that the British national made up to R34 million while committing this fraud, according to News24.”
The R34 million claim is as absurd as it is damaging. It implies that a single individual defrauded thousands of guests without anyone noticing, without any negative reviews, and without a single platform flagging the account. It implies that banks, police, the NPA, and financial crime units all failed to investigate a multi-million rand scam—because it never happened. The truth is this figure was cooked up by WdS, repeated verbatim by Media24, and given the illusion of credibility by constant repetition. There is no evidence, no victim testimony, and no official endorsement of this figure. It is a fabricated anchor for a false narrative—and a serious journalistic failure.
"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst."
Aristole