Establishing Credibility and Legitimacy for False Claims:

 

By leveraging respected media outlets, the Consortium aimed to circumvent legal safeguards against slander and fabricated evidence. News24 and affiliated publications lent a veneer of legitimacy to the Consortium’s accusations, portraying these claims as substantiated findings. Once published, the articles became instruments to present their narrative as credible and legitimate. This media endorsement effectively "laundered" their falsehoods, transforming allegations dismissed in court into what appeared to be credible and objective findings.

 

Use as Supposedly “Independent Evidence”:

 

With these articles in the public domain, the Consortium could present them in court as “independent sources,” creating an illusion of multiple, corroborating investigations. The articles gave an impression of objective corroboration that lent weight to their claims, which faced rejection without the layer of media endorsement.

 

Weaponizing Anonymity to Disguise Motive and Manipulate Public Opinion:

 

By granting anonymity to central figures, including Inge Broad, who was directly involved, these publications furthered an illusion of impartiality. Concealing Inge’s identity as Keith Broad’s wife allowed the Consortium to portray accusations as if they stemmed from independent sources rather than vested interests. This anonymity fostered a false impression that these findings were unbiased, masking the real motives and individuals driving the allegations.

 

Distorting Public Perception and Masking Criminal Behaviour:

 

Beyond the legal setting, the articles shaped public opinion, casting me as the villain while concealing the Consortium’s unlawful conduct. The narratives painted me as an untrustworthy tenant, overshadowing or omitting their attempts to forcibly seize property through illegal evictions, misrepresentation, and intimidation. By embedding this narrative within well-known media platforms, the Consortium shielded their misconduct from scrutiny and deterred law enforcement from questioning their actions.

 

Amplifying Their Reach and Recruiting Allies:

 

Media coverage expanded the Consortium’s influence, allowing them to recruit supporters who might otherwise have remained uninvolved. Leveraging these articles to reinforce their portrayal of me as a criminal, they encouraged others, including Ragi Moonsamy, the landlord of Fisherman’s Bend, to join their cause. This fabricated portrayal of me as a “villain” swayed public perception, leading others to support their agenda and amplifying the collective damage inflicted on me.