
CHAPTER SUMMARIES PART 5:
MEDIA24'S WEAPONISATION OF THE MEDIA & DEFAMATION
Chapter Summaries Index – Overview of Key Campaign Pages
This summary outlines the key chapters featured throughout the website—each entry linking to a full page documenting a specific aspect of the criminal campaign.
CHAPTER SUMMARIES, CHAPTER MENU AND SUBJECT INDEX
Introduction: A Calculated Attack On My Legal Standing
This chapter exposes the systematic and orchestrated sabotage of my immigration status, carried out through theft, fraud, and deliberate obstruction of justice, with the ultimate goal of rendering me legally vulnerable, facilitating my wrongful incarceration, and seizing my properties without lawful justification.
At every stage, SAPS officers, private investigators, and corrupt state actors manipulated visa regulations, weaponized my foreign nationality, and deliberately obstructed my ability to comply with South African immigration laws. These efforts were not isolated mistakes—they were calculated moves designed to trap me in a legal limbo, enabling continued harassment, imprisonment, and financial ruin.
A Step-By-Step Breakdown Of How My Immigration Status Was Manipulated
The Theft And Illegal Retention Of My Passport
From the outset, my passport was stolen with a clear purpose—to ensure that I could not extend my visa, thereby creating a pretext for legal action against me. This was not an ordinary theft:
My passport was taken directly from the glovebox of a car I leased along with my property.
It was not used for financial fraud, identity theft, or other common passport-related crimes.
Instead, it was handed directly to Private Investigator Wouter de Swardt, who then passed it to SAPS officers. ✔ SAPS refused to return it, ensuring I was unable to process a visa extension.
This single act laid the foundation for a fabricated immigration violation, which was later weaponized in court to deny me bail and justify further arrests.
The Fabrication Of Immigration Violations
Once my passport was illegally taken, SAPS fabricated a legal justification for my detention:
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False affidavits from Home Affairs officers were submitted, stating that I had been in South Africa illegally since March 2021.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers claimed that Home Affairs had issued an alert for my deportation—an outright lie.
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They deliberately ignored automatic visa extensions that covered my stay throughout 2021 and 2022.
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Even when confronted with documentary proof of my legal visa extensions, they persisted with their fraudulent claims.
The False Representation Of Home Affairs’ Position
At multiple court hearings, SAPS (South African Police Service) falsely claimed to be acting on instructions from Home Affairs. However:
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No Home Affairs officials were ever present in court to verify these claims.
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Every supposed "official Home Affairs document" was later found to contain fabricated or misleading information.
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Despite extensive communication with legitimate Home Affairs offices, I was never contacted about any immigration concerns.
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The same SAPS (South African Police Service) officers who blocked my bail were the ones holding my passport hostage.
The legal system was being manipulated in real-time to ensure my continued detention.
The Use Of My Visa Status To Justify Bail Denial And Unlawful Incarceration
With my passport stolen and my immigration status falsely misrepresented, SAPS officers strategically invoked visa issues to argue against my release on bail:
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During my August arrest, Investigating Officer Sergeant Duna falsely claimed I was a flight risk due to an "expired visa". ✔ This same officer was in possession of my passport the entire time but never disclosed this.
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At my December arrest, Investigating Officer Sergeant Stevens repeated the same tactic, demanding that bail be set at R1,000,000 based on my immigration status.
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Only when pressed by the magistrate did the truth emerge—my immigration concerns were entirely manufactured.
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Despite these fabrications, I spent a total of four months in wrongful detention, during which:
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My properties were illegally seized.
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My business and financial interests were severely damaged.
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I lost access to crucial legal and immigration documentation.
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My ability to defend myself in ongoing court proceedings was completely compromised.
The Legal Implications: A Criminal Conspiracy To Weaponize The Immigration System
Under South African law, deliberately withholding a foreign national's passport to obstruct their visa compliance is a criminal act. The actions taken against me constitute fraud, obstruction of justice, perjury, and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
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Private Investigator Wouter de Swardt coordinated these efforts with corrupt SAPS (South African Police Service) officers.
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False affidavits were submitted by Home Affairs representatives or were fabricated by SAPS (South African Police Service) under the guise of official Home Affairs communications.
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The entire narrative of my "illegal presence in South Africa" was built on demonstrably false claims.
At no point did SAPS (South African Police Service) attempt to verify the actual status of my visa or seek clarification from legitimate Home Affairs officials. Instead, they relied exclusively on forged documents and fabricated testimonies to justify my continued persecution.
The Devastating Personal And Financial Consequences
Beyond the legal consequences, this deliberate campaign of visa sabotage has had catastrophic effects on my life:
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I have been unable to visit my terminally ill mother, whom I have not seen since 2020.
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My ability to secure legal representation, rental agreements, and financial services has been crippled by the false media narrative built around my visa status.
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The destruction of my business ventures has resulted in financial losses exceeding R15 million.
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My ability to apply for permanent residency or a business visa has been permanently compromised by the fraudulent records placed on my immigration file.
Most crucially, this attack on my immigration status was not incidental—it was a central strategy in a broader scheme to deprive me of my rights, assets, and freedom.
Conclusion: The Need For A Formal Investigation And Accountability
The Home Affairs Department must investigate and clarify whether it ever issued any formal request for my detention. Given the overwhelming evidence of fraud, this case demands:
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A full inquiry into the fabricated Home Affairs affidavits.
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Criminal charges against the SAPS (South African Police Service) officers involved in withholding my passport.
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Immediate rectification of my immigration records, which have been tainted by demonstrably false claims.
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Legal accountability for the private individuals and state actors who orchestrated this campaign of visa sabotage.
This chapter is not just about exposing what was done to me—it is about demanding justice and ensuring that no other foreign national is subjected to this level of systemic abuse. The weaponization of the immigration system to facilitate unlawful detention, property seizures, and financial ruin cannot be allowed to continue unchecked.
The South African legal system must intervene to correct these injustices—before it is too late.
Introduction: The Fabrication Of An Immigration Offense To Prevent My Release
This chapter exposes the false, baseless, and entirely fabricated immigration charge initiated by Investigating Officer Sergeant Stevens, which was knowingly fraudulent from the outset and had one purpose only: to keep me unlawfully detained when all other charges had collapsed.
On 14 March 2023, as the fraudulent charges against me were being withdrawn, and it became clear that I was legally entitled to be released, SAPS (South African Police Service) officials, under the direction of Sgt Stevens, fabricated an immigration violation to create a pretext for continued detention.
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The immigration charge was completely baseless, contradicting both South African immigration law and documented visa extensions granted by Home Affairs.
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The charge was laid despite clear evidence in my passport proving my legal visa status—evidence that Sgt Stevens had in his possession the entire time.
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This was a last-minute, desperate attempt to continue my persecution when every other avenue of unlawful detention had collapsed.
The False Immigration Charge: A Legal Impossibility
The charge filed against me by Sergeant Stevens stated that I had:
"Contravened The Provisions Of The Immigration Act 13 Of 2002, As Amended, In That Upon The Expiration Of His Visa, On 23 March 2021, He Failed To Depart From The Republic Of South Africa, Hence In Doing So He Remained Illegally Within The Republic.”
This charge was knowingly and provably false for multiple reasons:
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Home Affairs had granted automatic visa extensions for all individuals who had entered South Africa during my period of entry. This extension covered all of 2021 and was further extended through 2022 and 2023.
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I had, in fact, applied for and been granted a formal visa extension in late 2021, which legally extended my stay well into 2022.
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Sergeant Stevens was in possession of my passport when he laid the charge and was fully aware of the visa extensions.
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This was not a legal error—it was a deliberate act of malicious prosecution.
SAPS (South African Police Service) Withheld My Passport To Manufacture A Visa Violation
From the start of 2022, my passport was stolen, withheld, and unlawfully retained by SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, ensuring that:
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I could not physically present it to Home Affairs for further extensions.
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I was unable to renew my visa, making it appear as if I was in violation of immigration law.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) could later claim I had overstayed my visa—despite the fact that they themselves had made it impossible for me to renew it.
This strategy was designed to create a self-fulfilling legal pretext for continued harassment.
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They stole my passport → Prevented renewal → Claimed I was illegal.
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They charged me with an immigration violation despite having the proof in their possession.
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They continued to withhold my documents even after the charge was dropped.
This was a calculated legal trap, designed to perpetuate my legal vulnerability and justify additional arrests and detentions.
The Prosecution’s Response: They Refused To Support The Fabricated Charge
Despite the Investigator’s clear intent to use this bogus charge to block my release, the prosecution itself refused to object to bail, recognizing that:
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The charge was baseless.
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There was no justification for continued detention.
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Even if there had been a visa violation, it would have been a civil, not a criminal, matter.
Faced with an undeniable lack of evidence, the Senior Public Prosecutor withdrew the charge on 29 June 2023—but only after two more months of unnecessary legal battles, during which:
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I was forced to endure additional legal costs.
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My right to travel and work remained unlawfully obstructed.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) continued to refuse to return my passport and devices, citing the “possibility” of future charges.
Even after the withdrawal, SAPS (South African Police Service) officers continued to claim they were “investigating” additional charges—an illegal fishing expedition with no legal basis.
The Legal Violations And Malicious Conduct Of Saps
The unlawful fabrication of this immigration charge represents a direct and clear-cut violation of multiple laws, including:
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Perjury – Sgt Stevens knowingly filed a charge he knew to be false.
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Obstruction of Justice – Evidence (my passport) was illegally retained to create a false legal pretext.
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Malicious Prosecution – The charge was laid with the sole intent of preventing my release from custody, despite there being no actual offense committed.
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Abuse of Authority – SAPS (South African Police Service) officers continued to use this fabricated charge to harass, detain, and restrict my freedom long after its withdrawal.
Under South African law, police officers who knowingly fabricate charges can be prosecuted for criminal misconduct. Sgt Stevens and his accomplices should face immediate legal consequences for this abuse of power.
Conclusion: This Was Not A Mistake—It Was A Targeted Attack
The bogus immigration charge was not a procedural error, a misinterpretation of law, or an oversight—it was a calculated, criminal act of abuse of power, designed to:
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Prevent my release when all other charges had failed.
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Create a false legal pretext for continued harassment and detention.
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Further obstruct my ability to work, travel, or recover from the fraudulent legal campaign against me.
This case exposes the extreme lengths that SAPS (South African Police Service), the landlords, and their private investigator allies went to in order to destroy my life. They were willing to fabricate an entire immigration offense, manipulate legal proceedings, and illegally retain critical documents—all to serve their fraudulent and self-enriching objectives.
This chapter demands criminal accountability for those responsible, including:
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Immediate legal action against Sergeant Stevens for perjury, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power.
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A full Home Affairs investigation into SAPS (South African Police Service)’ role in fabricating immigration violations.
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The immediate return of all illegally retained property and legal compensation for the damage caused.
This was not a case of immigration law enforcement—this was a premeditated crime, carried out under the cover of law enforcement.

THE THEFT & ILLEGAL RETENTION OF MY PASSPORT: A CALCULATED STRATEGY TO MANIPULATE MY IMMIGRATION STATUS AND JUSTIFY UNLAWFUL ARRESTS

Introduction: How My Passport Became A Weapon Against Me
At no point did the South African Police Service (SAPS) or any state authority have the legal right to hold my passport. It was never a condition of my bail in either of my arrests, nor was there any lawful justification for its seizure or prolonged retention.
Yet, for nearly two years, my passport was deliberately withheld, stolen, or illegally retained, preventing me from extending my visa, manufacturing a legal pretext for my continued harassment, and ultimately being weaponized against me in both criminal and civil proceedings.
This was not a clerical oversight or procedural mistake—it was an orchestrated attempt to:
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Obstruct my ability to maintain legal immigration status.
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Create an artificial basis for an "illegal stay" claim.
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Use my supposed immigration status to deny bail, prolong incarceration, and prevent legal defense.
This chapter details the timeline of theft, illegal retention, and manipulation of my passport—an operation that involved SAPS officers, private investigators, landlords, and their associates, all of whom knowingly participated in a conspiracy to strip me of my legal protections and weaponize my foreign nationality against me.
The Timeline Of The Passport’S Theft And Retention
My original passport and its replacement passport were both stolen, unlawfully retained, and used against me at various stages of this campaign.
The First Theft (January – March 2022)
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January 2022 – My passport was stolen under the pretence of assisting with a visa renewal.
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March 2022 – After repeated inquiries, I discovered that my passport had been passed from the landlords' associates to Private Investigator Wouter de Swardt, who then handed it over to SAPS (South African Police Service).
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April – August 2022 – My passport was secretly in the possession of Sergeant Duna throughout my August arrest and bail application—something we only discovered during cross-examination in court.
The Second Theft (October 2022 – Present)
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October 2022 – Knowing my original passport had been stolen, I ordered a replacement. This replacement passport was also stolen, orchestrated by Paula Disberry, Denis Dalton, Johan Schalkwyk, and Andre du Rand.
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October – December 2022 – The stolen replacement passport was passed to Sergeant Stevens, ensuring I could not extend my visa or defend against the upcoming December arrest.
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December 2022 – March 2023 – SAPS (South African Police Service) illegally retained my passport during my second arrest and incarceration, using it to fabricate an "immigration violation" to justify prolonged detention.
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June 2023 – After all charges against me were withdrawn, SAPS (South African Police Service) still refused to return my passport, prolonging my legal limbo.
To this day, the replacement passport remains unlawfully withheld—nearly two years after its theft—despite no legal grounds to justify its retention.
The Legal Implications: A Criminal Conspiracy To Obstruct Justice
Stealing and unlawfully retaining a passport is not merely a procedural error—it constitutes a series of serious criminal offenses, both under South African law and international law.
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Theft (Criminal Law) – A passport is the property of its holder. Stealing it is a crime, as is withholding it from its rightful owner.
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Obstruction of Justice – By illegally retaining my passport, SAPS (South African Police Service) prevented me from extending my visa, ensuring I could later be falsely accused of unlawful presence.
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Fraud and Perjury – SAPS (South African Police Service) officers knowingly lied in court filings regarding my immigration status, despite having my passport in their possession.
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Unlawful Denial of Bail – My lack of a passport was used against me to obstruct bail hearings—a violation of fundamental legal rights.
In the UK, stealing a British passport is a criminal offense regardless of where the theft occurs, meaning those involved in these thefts could be prosecuted under both South African and UK law.
Further, under South African immigration law, a visa stamp inside a passport is considered an official government-issued document. By stealing and withholding my passport, SAPS (South African Police Service) was effectively tampering with an official government document, committing additional criminal acts.
How My Stolen Passport Was Used To Fabricate An "Illegal Stay" Narrative
With my passport in their possession, SAPS (South African Police Service) and their co-conspirators carefully constructed a fraudulent narrative to justify their campaign of persecution:
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They falsely claimed I had been in the country illegally since March 2021.
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They deliberately ignored both the official automatic extensions granted by Home Affairs and my personal visa extension.
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They used the "lack of a valid visa" as a pretext to block bail, prolong detention, and lay a false immigration charge.
The fraudulent nature of this claim was proven in court when:
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During my August bail hearing, SAPS (South African Police Service) was forced to admit under cross-examination that they had been in possession of my passport all along.
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During my March 2023 hearing, the magistrate ruled that my immigration status had been misrepresented and dismissed the SAPS (South African Police Service) arguments as baseless.
Despite this, SAPS (South African Police Service) continued to withhold my passport even after all charges were withdrawn, ensuring I was left trapped in an unresolved legal limbo, unable to secure a new visa or rebuild my life.
The Broader Strategy: A Pattern Of Manipulation And Lies
My stolen passport was one piece of a much larger strategy aimed at:
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Blocking my legal recourse – By keeping me in a precarious immigration status, they ensured I could not seek redress through the legal system.
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Sabotaging my financial and professional stability – Without a valid visa, I could not work, travel, or establish stability.
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Providing justification for false media narratives – News24 and other outlets repeatedly published defamatory claims that I was illegally in the country, despite SAPS (South African Police Service) knowing this was untrue.
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Coordinating with landlords to seize properties and assets – My wrongful incarceration provided them with the time they needed to illegally seize my assets without legal challenges.
This was not an accident, a misunderstanding, or a paperwork issue—this was a criminally orchestrated plan to use my nationality as a weapon against me.
Conclusion: A Demand For Accountability
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Both passports were stolen to deliberately create an immigration crisis that could be used to justify false charges and wrongful detention.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers knowingly lied in legal proceedings to sustain this deception.
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My passport was unlawfully withheld even after charges were dropped, ensuring ongoing damage and obstruction.
This chapter exposes a level of corruption so blatant that it cannot be ignored. Those involved must face criminal accountability for:
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Theft, illegal withholding of a passport, and obstruction of justice.
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Fraudulent misrepresentation of my immigration status in legal proceedings.
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The calculated use of false charges to deny bail, prolong incarceration, and justify continued harassment.
Even now, the damage remains ongoing. My visa status remains unresolved solely due to their illegal actions, leaving me trapped in legal uncertainty while the perpetrators of these crimes face no consequences.
The unlawful retention of my passport was not just a bureaucratic failure—it was a direct, intentional violation of my legal rights. It demands immediate intervention from both South African authorities and international legal bodies to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Introduction: A False Affidavit Designed To Manufacture An Immigration Violation
This chapter exposes Sergeant Stevens' deliberate perjury and falsification of legal records, specifically through a false affidavit inserted months after my arrest to justify a fraudulent immigration charge. This act was not merely an attempt to mislead the court—it was a calculated move to:
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Retroactively insert an immigration violation into the case, despite no mention of it at the time of arrest.
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Obstruct my legal rights by falsely presenting me as an "illegal immigrant" when he knew my visa was valid.
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Mislead the judiciary by manipulating documentation to block bail and extend unlawful detention.
This affidavit is a direct act of perjury, violating both South African criminal law and legal ethics governing the conduct of police officers.
The Key Falsehoods In Sergeant Stevens’ Affidavit
When reviewing the Hout Bay police file, I discovered a new affidavit from Investigating Officer Sergeant Stevens. This document contained a series of outright lies, contradicting both the official police record and his own earlier statements.
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At no stage did Sergeant Stevens ask me about my visa status, immigration paperwork, or legal presence in South Africa.
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He never discussed my immigration status with me, nor did he ask me to provide any supporting documents.
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The only conversation we had about my passport was after I was granted bail—when I asked to collect it for my visa renewal, and he falsely claimed it had to be retained for further "investigations".
These undeniable facts prove that the immigration charge was fabricated after the fact, inserted into the case long after my arrest to retroactively justify a false narrative.
The Absence Of Any Mention Of Immigration At The Time Of Arrest
To further expose the deliberate nature of this perjury, we compare Sergeant Stevens’ original arrest report with his later affidavit:
1. Arrest Warrant & Initial Documentation (14 December 2022)
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The arrest warrant listed three fraud charges—there was no mention of immigration violations.
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The search-and-seizure warrant also contained no reference to visas, Home Affairs, or any immigration concerns.
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At no point during my arrest did Sergeant Stevens mention any immigration-related charge.
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At Hout Bay police station, no record or paperwork mentioned immigration violations.
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During my bail hearing, the prosecution relied solely on the fraud charges.
2. The Fabricated Affidavit (Four Months Later)
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Four months after my arrest, Sergeant Stevens suddenly submitted an affidavit claiming that I was "illegally in South Africa".
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This was the first time immigration concerns appeared in any police document related to my case.
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His original arrest report—filed immediately after the arrest—made no reference to this alleged violation.
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The affidavit falsely claimed I had "failed to leave South Africa on 31 March 2021", despite irrefutable evidence of a valid visa extension granted after that date.
This was not an oversight—this was an intentional effort to fabricate evidence after the fact.
The Role Of Home Affairs: A Suspicious And False Affidavit
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The Home Affairs "affidavit" used to support the immigration charge is equally fraudulent.
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It contradicts official Home Affairs data, which clearly shows my visa extension was granted.
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It ignores the fact that Home Affairs had automatically extended visas for all affected foreigners due to COVID-related policies.
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It is worded in a way that suggests it was drafted specifically to justify SAPS (South African Police Service)’ actions, rather than being an independent legal assessment.
This further supports the theory that Home Affairs documents were manipulated or falsely presented to align with SAPS' fraudulent claims.
Why This Perjury Matters: The Legal Consequences Of Falsified Evidence
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Under South African law, fabricating evidence and perjuring oneself in legal documents constitutes a serious criminal offense.
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Police officers who submit false affidavits can face charges of obstruction of justice, fraud, and misconduct in public office.
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The fact that Stevens’ affidavit was introduced months after my arrest shows clear intent to manipulate legal proceedings.
This is not just an example of dishonesty—it is an abuse of state power to facilitate wrongful imprisonment.
Conclusion: Demand For Criminal Accountability
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Sergeant Stevens knowingly committed perjury by inserting a fabricated immigration charge into my case.
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His affidavit directly contradicts the official police record, proving that it was created to obstruct justice.
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The false charge played a direct role in extending my wrongful detention and damaging my legal standing.
This chapter demands:
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Immediate legal action against Sergeant Stevens for perjury and obstruction of justice.
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A full investigation into the fraudulent Home Affairs affidavit used to justify the charge.
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The complete expungement of any immigration-related records falsely created as part of this scheme.
This was not an accident—it was a deliberate, criminal attempt to manipulate the legal system for personal and financial gain.
By the time I was forced to submit detailed Representations to the Senior Public Prosecutor (SSP), the immigration charge had already demonstrated itself to be a deliberate and baseless fabrication. Despite overwhelming evidence proving that the charge was legally void, the Investigating Officer refused to withdraw it and pushed the matter to a full trial. This was not an act of justice but a calculated effort to prolong my persecution.
The Evidence Against the Charge
The immigration charge was introduced retroactively and without any prior mention at the time of my arrest. In fact, it was only brought up much later as part of a broader scheme to obstruct my bail, justify continued harassment, and create a false pretence for my detention. The Home Affairs database showed that my visa had been legally extended until 31 December 2021, and the government's own policies granted automatic extensions through 2022 due to COVID-19. Yet, two Home Affairs officials provided false and misleading affidavits that ignored this fact, claiming that I had overstayed my visa when the records clearly showed otherwise.
The contradictions in their statements were so blatant that they raised serious concerns about either outright forgery or external coercion. Two separate officials, working in different offices, both somehow "missed" the official policy that had extended my visa—a policy that was one of the most significant Home Affairs directives of the COVID-19 period. This was not incompetence; it was intentional falsification.
The Broader Campaign of Malicious Prosecution
The immigration charge did not exist in a vacuum. It was a part of a larger and well-documented effort to engineer arrests, false charges, and fabricated legal cases in order to financially destroy me, discredit me, and seize the properties I had invested in. The representations to the SSP laid this out in detail, covering:
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The theft and illegal retention of my passport to make visa renewal impossible.
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The July 2022 protection order obtained through perjury, which was used as a legal weapon against me.
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The August 2022 false charges and illegal arrest, executed without warning and without even questioning me beforehand.
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The December 2022 mass arrests, including my own unlawful detention and the simultaneous illegal arrests of others.
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The persistent lies told by the Investigating Officer to the court to obstruct my bail application.
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The refusal to return my unlawfully seized equipment, which was being held not as evidence but as a tool to hinder my defense.
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The post-arrest strategy to retroactively create "victims", forcing people into making false statements against me.
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Every aspect of the bogus immigration charge fit into this pattern of coordinated abuse, a strategy that had been executed repeatedly using SAPS (South African Police Service) officers who were working in tandem with private individuals for their own financial gain.
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The Senior Public Prosecutor’s Investigation and Findings The Representations were submitted on 29 June 2022. The SSP took two months to investigate the matter, ultimately confirming that the charge was invalid and withdrawing it entirely.
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Despite this, the Investigating Officer continued to refuse to return my equipment, making it clear that the objective had never been to investigate legitimate criminality but to disable my ability to defend myself and to prolong the damage being done to my life.
Even after the withdrawal, there was no effort by the NPA to investigate the corruption, perjury, and procedural abuses that had led to this false charge in the first place. Their decision to drop the case was treated as an administrative fix rather than an acknowledgment of the wider criminal conspiracy that led to my persecution.
The Consequences of a Malicious Charge
By the time the charge was withdrawn, I had already suffered severe and irreparable harm:
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R450,000 in additional legal fees had been spent fighting what was clearly an invalid prosecution.
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My homes had been lost, successfully taken over by those who had orchestrated the campaign against me.
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The articles and false narratives created around my alleged “illegal status” had been published widely, ensuring that reputational harm would persist long after the charge was withdrawn.
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The criminal conspiracy remained entirely unchecked, as no action was taken against those responsible.
This is a crucial chapter in the broader story of malicious prosecution, abuse of power, and the use of state mechanisms to achieve private financial objectives. It also underscores the extent to which the system is willing to ignore clear-cut evidence of corruption when it is inconvenient to address.
This chapter not only exposes the legal invalidity of the charge, but also demonstrates the extent of collusion between SAPS, corrupt officials, and private actors in weaponizing the legal system against an individual. This was not a misunderstanding or a clerical error—this was a deliberate, premeditated effort to destroy a life for financial gain.
The deliberate and unlawful interference with my visa status stands as one of the most egregious elements of this campaign, exposing deep-seated corruption within the South African immigration system. Over the course of nearly two years, corrupt SAPS officials, private individuals, and Home Affairs employees worked in concert to manipulate visa regulations, fabricate legal justifications for wrongful imprisonment, and obstruct my ability to maintain legal residency.
At the heart of this campaign was the repeated theft and unlawful retention of my passports—not once, but twice—by individuals acting in collusion with law enforcement. This was not incidental theft, but a deliberate tactic to prevent my ability to extend my visa and to manufacture a legal pretext for my incarceration. The actions taken against me, including false affidavits purportedly from Home Affairs, fabricated immigration violations, and the illegal retention of my documents, were part of a broader plan to ensure I was permanently removed from South Africa.
Had my immigration status remained intact, the criminal conspiracy to seize my property and assets would have faced insurmountable legal hurdles. Instead, my foreign nationality was used as a weapon against me—an orchestrated effort to turn me into a deportable ‘illegal’ through no fault of my own.
This chapter details my formal complaint to the Director-General of Home Affairs, in which I outline:
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The orchestrated theft of my passports and their illegal retention by SAPS (South African Police Service) officers acting under private instruction.
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The demonstrably false affidavits used by the investigating officers to claim I was unlawfully present.
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How SAPS (South African Police Service) and private actors colluded to ensure my visa applications were sabotaged or blocked.
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The use of my supposedly ‘illegal’ status to justify two wrongful imprisonments, costing me four months in Pollsmoor.
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The direct contradiction between the Home Affairs Department’s own visa extension policies and the false claims made by corrupt officials.
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The Home Affairs Department’s complete failure to respond to the overwhelming evidence of corruption within its own ranks.
My letter made it unequivocally clear: I had never violated South African immigration laws—those responsible for my persecution had simply weaponized Home Affairs against me. The silence from the Director-General and the department is not just negligence—it is complicity.
By failing to investigate these serious abuses, Home Affairs has allowed its authority to be exploited by corrupt officials for private financial gain. This should concern not just me, but every foreign national in South Africa, as it demonstrates how easily state institutions can be hijacked to serve criminal interests.
This chapter is not just an exposé of personal injustice—it is a call to action to demand accountability from Home Affairs and expose the systemic failures that allow corruption to thrive..
Key Points From The Letter To The Director-General Of Home Affairs
The letter to the Director-General of Home Affairs outlined critical evidence of corruption and procedural misconduct that directly led to my unlawful persecution. These are the most significant points from the submission:
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Theft and Illegal Retention of My Passport – My passport was unlawfully taken and withheld by SAPS (South African Police Service) officials, ensuring I could not renew my visa, thereby manufacturing an immigration violation.
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False Affidavits from Home Affairs Officials – SAPS (South African Police Service) and private actors presented demonstrably false statements from Home Affairs officials, claiming I had overstayed my visa, despite clear evidence proving otherwise.
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Contradiction of Home Affairs' Own Visa Policies – My visa was covered under automatic COVID-19 extensions granted to all foreign nationals. SAPS (South African Police Service) and the prosecution knowingly ignored this in an effort to fabricate an immigration violation.
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Use of Immigration Status to Deny Bail and Justify Unlawful Imprisonment – The falsely claimed visa overstay was strategically used to argue I was a flight risk, directly contributing to my wrongful incarceration.
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Failure of Home Affairs to Investigate – Despite being presented with overwhelming evidence of corruption within its ranks, Home Affairs failed to act, allowing its authority to be exploited for unlawful purposes.
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Direct Violation of My Rights Under South African and International Law – The actions taken against me represent a deliberate abuse of state power, violating both domestic immigration laws and international human rights protections.
Despite the gravity of these issues, Home Affairs refused to acknowledge or respond to my complaint, further enabling the corruption that allowed SAPS (South African Police Service) and private individuals to hijack the legal system for personal gain. This letter was not just a request for intervention—it was an indictment of a system that has been manipulated to facilitate injustice.
This chapter exposes one of the most disturbing and extreme aspects of the broader conspiracy—the premeditated plan to drug, torture, and murder me as part of a scheme to steal alleged financial assets. This was not a theory—it was a fully recorded and documented plot, captured in their own words, through WhatsApp messages, video confessions, and internal communications. The plan, as confessed by Mario Boffa and corroborated by digital evidence, was not merely about harming me—it was designed to permanently erase me, ensuring I could never challenge their actions or expose their corruption.
This section provides a comprehensive breakdown of how this murder plot evolved, who was involved, what the motives were, and how it connects to the larger conspiracy. It details not just the intent but the specific steps they took to carry out their plan, including:
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The calculated decision to first drug me, ensuring I was incapacitated before proceeding with the next stage of their plan.
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The shift in strategy when they realized they did not have the required banking details—leading them to change the plan from drugging to violent torture to force me to give them access to my accounts.
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The chilling discussions about disposal of my body, including the explicit statements that my body would "never be found.”
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The deep involvement of private investigators, corrupt law enforcement officers, and financial criminals, all of whom had a vested interest in ensuring I never resurfaced.
The WhatsApp messages and video evidence confirm that Denis Dalton, Johan Schalkwyk, and Mario Boffa were the primary architects of this murder plot, with involvement and support from Wouter de Swardt and other conspirators. The plan was conceived with the understanding that, once executed, I would simply "disappear," allowing them to take full control of my assets, properties, and financial accounts.
The Motive: The Final Obstacle To Their Total Takeover
At the core of this conspiracy was a single underlying motive—I was in their way.
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They had already taken control of the properties.
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They had fabricated legal charges to justify my arrests.
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They had manipulated media narratives to paint me as a criminal.
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They had sabotaged my visa status to eliminate my ability to stay and fight.
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They had stolen millions and wanted more.
What remained was the final step—removing me entirely.
With me gone, they could finalize their theft of assets, eliminate any chance of legal recourse, and ensure the narrative they had created remained unchallenged.
The Players: A Network Of Criminal Collaborators
This chapter also documents the roles of key individuals involved in the plot:
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Mario Boffa – Confessed on video to participating in discussions about torturing and murdering me, detailing how he was approached and pressured to assist in the execution of the plan.
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Denis Dalton & Johan Schalkwyk – Played leading roles in coordinating the attack, leveraging their private security firm (ESS) as a cover for their criminal activities.
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Wouter de Swardt – The overarching enabler, responsible for aligning the false legal cases, police involvement, and the financial schemes that tied into the murder plot.
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Sergeant Stevens & Corrupt SAPS Officers – While not directly involved in the physical attack planning, their corruption facilitated the broader environment in which this could happen—from orchestrating my unlawful arrests to ensuring I was legally disempowered.
The Shocking Evidence: They Documented Their Own Crimes
One of the most incriminating aspects of this case is that they left behind overwhelming amounts of evidence. This section highlights the WhatsApp messages, recorded video confessions, and digital communications that detail, in their own words, exactly what they were planning.
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WhatsApp conversations between the conspirators explicitly discuss the planned attack, the process of torturing me for financial information, and the intended disposal of my body.
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Video recordings of Mario Boffa reveal the internal conversations, concerns, and cold-blooded calculations of how they intended to get away with the crime.
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Financial transactions and embezzlement records prove that they had already stolen significant sums and intended to take more.
The Connection To The Broader Conspiracy
This was not an isolated event. The murder plot was a natural extension of the illegal arrests, property seizures, media manipulation, and financial fraud already in play.
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The same actors were involved.
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The same motives were driving them.
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The same corrupt systems were exploited to facilitate it.
This chapter not only exposes the brutal reality of how far they were willing to go but proves beyond doubt that this was never just a civil dispute, a financial disagreement, or a legal battle. This was a calculated, multi-layered criminal conspiracy, orchestrated at the highest levels of corruption, with no limits to what they were willing to do.
Why This Chapter Is One Of The Most Important On The Website
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Because it reveals the extreme lengths they were willing to go to silence me.
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Because it exposes, in their own words, the depravity of their actions.
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Because it connects every aspect of this case together, proving this was never just about money or property—it was about eliminating me as a person.
This is one of the most significant chapters because it forces people to confront the reality of what happened. This wasn’t just corruption—it was criminality at its most extreme. The evidence speaks for itself, and this chapter ensures that the truth cannot be ignored, rewritten, or denied.
This chapter presents some of the most damning, irrefutable evidence of the conspiracy against me—the direct confessions of the individuals involved in planning my abduction, torture, and murder. Unlike speculation or inference, these are their own words, captured in recorded conversations, WhatsApp messages, and detailed exchanges, exposing how they intended to carry out their plan and why they believed they would get away with it.
The transcripts, voice recordings, and messages documented in this section confirm, without doubt, that a group of individuals—led by Mario Boffa, Denis Dalton, Johan Schalkwyk, and Wouter de Swardt—had orchestrated a plan to forcibly extract financial information from me through torture, before eliminating me entirely. Their aim was not just to steal but to ensure I could never challenge their actions or expose their network of corruption.
The Motive: Money, Power, And A False Narrative To Justify Murder
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They believed I had hidden millions in secret accounts, diamonds, and cash.
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They saw my removal as the final step in securing total control over my properties, businesses, and assets.
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They justified their actions under the false premise that I was a ‘scammer’—a fabricated narrative designed to make my disappearance seem justified.
The Method: Drugging, Torture, Then Murder
The confessions reveal how the plan evolved:
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Initial Plan: Drugging – The original idea was to sedate me while asleep, gain access to my laptop, and drain my supposed accounts. They later realized they had no knowledge of my passwords or account structures, making this plan unfeasible.
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Final Plan: Torture – Realizing they needed direct access to my accounts; they opted for physical violence to extract the information. Messages confirm they debated using dumbbells to break my skull and ensuring that I would ‘sleep forever’ once they had what they needed.
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Elimination & Cover-Up – WhatsApp messages between Denis Dalton and Johan Schalkwyk explicitly reference that once I was removed, the narrative of a ‘scammer fleeing with millions’ would be used to explain my disappearance. Their confidence in their ability to evade justice came from their connections within SAPS (South African Police Service), particularly with Wouter de Swardt and Sergeant Stevens.
Their Words, Their Intentions: The Evidence
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WhatsApp messages confirm the timeline of events, planning meetings, and involvement of multiple players.
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Voice recordings show Mario Boffa openly discussing how ‘they needed to drain my accounts’ and ensure I was gone.
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Secretly recorded video confessions from Mario Boffa detail how Denis Dalton and Johan Schalkwyk initiated the plan, alongside Wouter de Swardt’s backing.
Why This Evidence Is Undeniable
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Direct admissions from the conspirators themselves.
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Corroboration between different forms of evidence (messages, calls, video recordings).
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Alignment between their statements and their actions leading up to my arrests and property seizures.
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The same individuals who were responsible for my unlawful arrests and financial sabotage were also central to this murder plot.
Conclusion: The Attempt To Erase Me Permanently
This was not a random act of violence—it was a premeditated, coordinated murder plot driven by greed and power. The individuals involved were not just opportunistic criminals; they were part of a calculated conspiracy that had already weaponized law enforcement, media, and financial fraud against me.
This chapter is one of the most significant pieces of evidence in this entire case, proving that this was never just about legal disputes or financial disagreements—this was a criminal enterprise that saw my life as an obstacle in their path to illegal financial gain.
The events of December 14, 2022, were not a random police operation, but the culmination of an extended and coordinated conspiracy among a corrupt network of individuals with aligned interests. This chapter lays out the criminal collusion between key players—Sergeant Stevens, Wouter de Swardt, Denis Dalton, Johan Schalkwyk, and Mario Boffa—who systematically worked together in a pre-meditated operation that involved fraud, illegal financial gain, perjury, physical threats, and a brazen misuse of law enforcement resources.
Their roles were deeply intertwined, with each playing a specific function in the conspiracy. Their communications, actions, and shared objectives demonstrate that this was not a law enforcement operation—it was a criminal enterprise masked as one.
The Core Players & Their Collaboration
The evidence establishes beyond doubt that these individuals engaged in a calculated and systematic effort to execute a fraudulent operation under the guise of law enforcement.
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Denis Dalton and Johan Schalkwyk: Integral in setting up the financial fraud schemes and executing unlawful activities.
These included:
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Embezzling R1.2 million in October 2022.
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Orchestrating the fraudulent theft of a replacement passport, passing it to Wouter de Swardt.
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Creating a fake booking scam to steal money under my name.
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Actively participating in illegal searches, evictions, and fabrications of evidence.
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Mario Boffa: A critical co-conspirator and informant who ultimately confessed to:
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The plan to drug, torture, and murder me to extract bank account details.
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The scheme to seize and control my assets under a fraudulent pretext.
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The fabricated narrative used to justify their financial crimes.
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Passing stolen information to his criminal associates.
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Sergeant Stevens & Wouter de Swardt: Used their positions in law enforcement and private investigation to legitimize the unlawful activities, including:
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Choreographing my arrest to align with pre-arranged media exposure.
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Running a secret, unauthorized raid at Leirmans Road, outside any legal authority.
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Manipulating witnesses and fabricating charges to support their conspiracy.
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How The Conspiracy Unfolded: Timeline Of Key Criminal Acts
The depth of their involvement and the clear sequencing of their coordinated actions leave no doubt about their pre-planned intent. This chapter examines their recorded conversations, WhatsApp messages, financial transactions, and direct confessions that expose how each stage of their plan unfolded:
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October 2022: Denis Dalton and Johan Schalkwyk embezzled R1.2 million and then set up a plan to drug and torture me for access to my bank accounts. Their own WhatsApp messages confirm the full extent of the plot, including their intentions to make my body disappear.
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November 2022: Wouter De Swardt and Denis Dalton sabotaged my visa extension, ensuring that my legal ability to remain in South Africa would be compromised.
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December 2022: The same group coordinated the unlawful raid at Leirmans Road, using my arrest as a cover for a separate operation designed to seize my property illegally.
The Role Of Whatsapp Chats & Confessions In Exposing The Truth
One of the most incriminating sources of evidence is the vast amount of WhatsApp messages and recorded confessions, where these individuals explicitly discuss their criminal activities. This chapter highlights:
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Direct messages confirming their intention to “eliminate” me and take over my assets.
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Confessions about their financial crimes, including embezzlement, identity theft, and property fraud.
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WhatsApp logs where they coordinate the theft of my replacement passport, which was then used to further sabotage my immigration status.
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These communications remove any doubt that this was a carefully planned and highly organized criminal operation, with each person fully aware of their role in the conspiracy.
Legal Implications & Conspiracy Charges
Under South African conspiracy laws, every individual who knowingly participated in, facilitated, or benefited from these unlawful actions is criminally liable. This chapter examines how their activities meet the legal definitions of:
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Conspiracy to commit fraud.
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Theft & financial embezzlement.
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Perjury and fabrication of legal evidence.
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Unlawful eviction and property seizure.
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Attempted murder and physical coercion.
Conclusion: A Deliberate & Coordinated Attack Disguised As Law Enforcement
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This was not a legal case—it was a criminal racket orchestrated by individuals using the justice system as a weapon.
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The arrests, raids, and legal proceedings were merely tools for an organized effort to steal, defraud, and eliminate their target.
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This chapter establishes, with clear and irrefutable evidence, how a network of corrupt individuals used their positions of power to carry out serious crimes under the pretence of an official police operation.
This web of criminal relationships formed the foundation of the December 2022 raid, and this chapter provides the comprehensive analysis needed to expose every layer of their fraudulent activities.
This chapter details the extensive efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the criminal conspiracy that resulted in my unlawful arrest, detention, and the complete destruction of my financial and personal life. Despite the overwhelming documented evidence of corruption, perjury, and collusion, the road to justice has been obstructed at every turn. The investigations into these abuses have been slow, incomplete, and in many cases, outright ignored—proving that corruption is not just present within law enforcement but is actively protected at the highest levels.
PSIRA Investigation: The Only Body That Took Action
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) stands alone as the only institution to have taken concrete action against one of the key conspirators—Wouter de Swardt, private investigator and key orchestrator of the malicious campaign. Following a year-long investigation, PSIRA concluded that de Swardt had engaged in serious criminal activity, leading to:
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Formal disciplinary action against him.
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The initiation of criminal charges against him.
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The recommendation that he be permanently expelled from PSIRA.
This is a significant breakthrough, as PSIRA rarely pursues disciplinary proceedings against its members. In a country with over 2.7 million PSIRA members, only two criminal cases were registered in the last reporting year—proving just how serious the charges against de Swardt are.
However, while PSIRA took action against Wouter de Swardt, SAPS, and other law enforcement bodies continue to shield their own. Despite Sergeant Stevens’ direct role in carrying out the unlawful arrests, manufacturing evidence, and facilitating financial crimes, there has been no meaningful investigation into his conduct.
SAPS (South African Police Service) & IPID: The Culture Of Protecting Corrupt Officers
Despite multiple complaints filed with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and various SAPS (South African Police Service) oversight bodies, not a single investigation has resulted in disciplinary action or criminal charges against the police officers involved. This is despite:
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Magistrates in multiple bail hearings explicitly calling for investigations into SAPS misconduct—a rare occurrence that signals extreme wrongdoing.
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Direct evidence proving that SAPS (South African Police Service) officers fabricated affidavits, perjured themselves in court, and used arrests as a pretext for illegal evictions.
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A complete absence of legitimate investigative work in my case, with no forensic analysis, no legitimate statements from witnesses, and no follow-up after my arrest.
The Reality Of Police Impunity In South Africa
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South Africa’s law enforcement oversight bodies are fundamentally broken, with statistics proving that police officers almost never face consequences for their crimes.
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Less than 2% of IPID reports on police misconduct result in convictions.
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Disciplinary proceedings against SAPS (South African Police Service) officers are exceedingly rare and often end in lenient punishments.
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Convictions for serious offenses committed by police are practically non-existent, even when the evidence is overwhelming.
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This systemic failure allows corrupt officers like Sergeant Stevens and his co-conspirators to continue their abuse of power without fear of accountability.
The Western Cape Police Ombudsman: A Last Attempt At Justice
Following the failures of SAPS (South African Police Service) and IPID, I compiled a detailed case file outlining every criminal act committed by Sergeant Stevens and others. This case file has been submitted to the Western Cape Police Ombudsman, detailing:
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The unlawful arrests and detentions.
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The falsification of evidence and perjury in court proceedings.
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The illegal seizure and retention of my passport and assets.
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The financial crimes and property seizures coordinated by SAPS (South African Police Service) and private individuals.
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This submission is a final attempt to force an official investigation into SAPS’ criminal actions and expose the systemic corruption that allowed these abuses to take place.
Conclusion: The Battle For Justice Is Not Over
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The fact that PSIRA pursued charges against de Swardt is a critical first step—it confirms, through an independent regulatory body, that my claims are not just allegations but proven misconduct.
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The refusal of SAPS (South African Police Service) and IPID to investigate their own officers confirms a culture of impunity, where police corruption is not just tolerated but actively protected.
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The Western Cape Ombudsman represents one of the last opportunities for accountability—but regardless of their response, the fight for justice will not end until those responsible for these crimes face prosecution and consequences.
This chapter presents the full scope of investigations, the failures of oversight bodies, and the irrefutable proof that SAPS, in collaboration with private individuals, carried out a targeted, malicious, and unlawful campaign against me.
For the first time in this prolonged battle for justice, a senior SAPS (South African Police Service) official, Colonel Collett McLean, demonstrated professionalism, competence, and a willingness to investigate what other authorities had ignored. The significance of this investigation cannot be overstated—it marks the first and only time an official within SAPS (South African Police Service) has shown a commitment to examining the serious allegations of corruption, criminality, and misconduct involving Sergeant Stevens and the Bellville Commercial Crime Unit.
This chapter details the formal complaint submitted to Colonel McLean, outlining the extensive evidence of SAPS officers colluding with private actors to abuse state power, fabricate cases, and manipulate legal processes to serve private financial and personal interests. The contents of the complaint are supported by hundreds of pages of documentary evidence, all of which substantiate the systematic wrongdoing.
The Complaint: A Deeply Entrenched Criminal Enterprise
The complaint presented to Colonel McLean is one of the most comprehensive ever compiled regarding police corruption in South Africa, focusing on:
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The unlawful arrests, detentions, and fabrications orchestrated by Sergeant Stevens.
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The collusion between SAPS (South African Police Service) and private investigator Wouter de Swardt, who manipulated state power for financial gain.
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The use of police operations to execute unlawful evictions, seizing property and assets through deception.
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The perjury committed by officers, including fabricating dockets and misleading the prosecution.
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The theft of private property—not only during raids but also in instances where SAPS (South African Police Service) knowingly enabled individuals to take over properties without legal basis.
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The broader pattern of corruption within Bellville Commercial Crime Unit, which enabled and covered up these acts.
PSIRA Findings And Their Significance
In a rare and damning outcome, PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) completed a full investigation and confirmed that private investigator Wouter de Swardt had engaged in criminal conduct. PSIRA has moved to formally discipline him and has referred a criminal docket to SAPS (South African Police Service).
This raises a pivotal question: If PSIRA was able to investigate and confirm criminality, why has SAPS not done so?
The lack of police action in response to overwhelming and irrefutable evidence demonstrates that corruption within SAPS is not incidental—it is systemic. This context makes Colonel McLean’s willingness to investigate all the more significant.
The Unprecedented Nature Of This Investigation
Despite South Africa’s well-documented issues with police misconduct, cases of SAPS (South African Police Service) officers being properly investigated, let alone held accountable, are exceptionally rare. Even when formal complaints are lodged, most go ignored. The Western Cape Police Ombudsman and IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) had already demonstrated their complete lack of action on these matters, refusing to even acknowledge multiple detailed complaints.
Colonel McLean’s investigation offers a critical opportunity for accountability and could expose how SAPS (South African Police Service) officers systematically colluded with private individuals to execute a criminal campaign under the guise of law enforcement.
The Broader Consequences: A Test Of South African Law Enforcement Integrity
This case is not just about individual officers; it is a test of whether SAPS (South African Police Service) is capable of holding its own members accountable. If SAPS (South African Police Service) fails to act despite the overwhelming evidence, it will set a precedent that police officers can fabricate charges, unlawfully detain individuals, steal property, and perjure themselves—without any consequences.
Key questions remain:
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Will SAPS (South African Police Service) allow one of its own to be properly investigated, or will it protect its officers at all costs?
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Will Sergeant Stevens, after weaponizing police powers for private interests, be held accountable?
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Will SAPS (South African Police Service) leadership take action, or will they once again sweep corruption under the rug?
A Potential Turning Point
If this investigation is fully conducted and leads to prosecutions, it could mark a turning point—not just in this case, but in the broader fight against police corruption in South Africa. However, if it follows the pattern of previous complaints and leads to no action, it will only reinforce the undeniable reality: corrupt SAPS officers enjoy impunity, while their victims suffer irreparable damage.
This chapter presents the full contents of the formal complaint to Colonel McLean, detailing the crimes, evidence, and legal violations committed by Sergeant Stevens, SAPS (South African Police Service) Bellville Commercial Crime Unit, and their private associates.
While the events of this campaign had catastrophic personal consequences, the implications stretch far beyond my own experiences. This chapter examines how the ability of a small group of private individuals to manipulate the justice system, media, and state institutions for personal gain raises concerns that affect all South Africans. The case serves as a disturbing blueprint for how justice can be subverted, corruption can flourish, and institutions meant to protect can instead be weaponized for harm.
This chapter provides a comprehensive breakdown of how these systemic failures allowed my unlawful arrests, detentions, and defamation campaign to take place—and why the implications go far beyond this case.
The Weaponization Of The Justice System: A System Designed For Abuse
South Africa’s criminal justice system was not just manipulated—it was hijacked. The law was not applied fairly or objectively; instead, it was used as a tool to achieve private objectives. The ease with which SAPS (South African Police Service) officers carried out unlawful arrests and evictions, despite the lack of evidence, proves that:
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The burden of proof is dangerously low in South Africa. Unlike in jurisdictions such as the UK, where the Crown Prosecution Service must approve charges, SAPS (South African Police Service) officers have near-total discretion in making arrests—even in cases where no evidence exists.
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Investigations only happen after charges are laid—meaning that people can be imprisoned based on allegations alone.
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Police officers have unchecked power to execute arrests based on personal relationships, conflicts of interest, or financial incentives.
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There is almost no recourse for wrongful imprisonment, allowing innocent individuals to suffer without consequence for those responsible.
This should concern every South African, as it means that anyone can be arrested at any time, without warning or legitimate cause, simply because a well-connected individual wants them out of the way.
State Resources Used For Private Gain
This case exposes the profound vulnerability of state resources to being exploited for personal benefit. Law enforcement was mobilized to execute an illegal operation—not in pursuit of justice, but to remove me as a legal and financial obstacle.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers were directed by private individuals, with Wouter de Swardt acting as a middleman between the landlords and corrupt officers.
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State resources, including elite police units, were deployed at the expense of the taxpayer to serve the financial goals of a handful of individuals.
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Court processes were obstructed, delayed, or manipulated to align with private interests, rather than legal principles.
This blurring of lines between state and private power is dangerous, setting a precedent where the wealthiest or most connected individuals can use the police as their personal enforcers.
Justice As A Tool Of Injustice
Perhaps the most profound irony is that the justice system—designed to protect fairness and uphold individual rights—was used to commit the gravest injustice:
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✔ It was not used to determine truth or guilt—it was manipulated to remove me from my legal battle.
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✔ False narratives were inserted into legal records, legitimizing unlawful arrests and imprisonment.
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✔ The system was structured in such a way that by the time the courts could intervene, the damage was already done.
This case is a warning—if the justice system can be so easily manipulated, it can happen to anyone. Anyone who becomes inconvenient to those in power can be removed, ruined, and left without recourse.
The Media’s Role: Journalism As A Weapon Of Defamation
The media was not a neutral observer in this campaign. Instead of investigating the overwhelming evidence of corruption, fabricated allegations, and procedural misconduct, Media24 and News24 became active participants in the character assassination campaign.
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Articles were timed to align with major legal events, ensuring maximum reputational damage when I was least able to defend myself.
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Not a single key false allegation was omitted from their reports—proving that these publications acted as a mouthpiece for the orchestrators of the attack.
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None of my legal victories, exculpatory evidence, or rebuttals were ever published, ensuring that the narrative remained one-sided.
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Public opinion was manipulated through repetition, creating a permanent digital record of defamation that ensures the damage remains as severe today as it was two years ago.
This case exposes the frightening power of unregulated digital media. A single fabricated article can spread across multiple platforms, be cited in legal proceedings, and destroy someone’s reputation irreparably—all without accountability.
The Impotence Of Oversight Bodies: A System That Cannot Police Itself
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IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) ignored the overwhelming evidence of corruption.
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The National Prosecuting Authority refused to act, despite fraudulent police dockets and fabricated affidavits.
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The Press Council failed to investigate one of the most serious cases of media misconduct in recent history.
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The Western Cape Police Ombudsman received a comprehensive complaint, yet there has been no formal response.
These failures prove that South Africa’s institutions are not designed to hold power accountable. Instead, they act as roadblocks, preventing justice from being served while offering the illusion of oversight.
The Dangerous Precedent: A Blueprint For Future Corruption
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If SAPS (South African Police Service) officers can fabricate charges, unlawfully detain individuals, and seize assets without consequence, what stops others from doing the same?
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If the media can fabricate allegations, spread misinformation, and refuse to issue corrections, how can anyone defend themselves?
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If the courts are powerless to prevent these abuses, how can justice ever be served?
Conclusion: A Systemic Failure That Affects Everyone
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This is not just my case. This is an exposure of the deep structural vulnerabilities in South Africa’s justice system, media, and government oversight.
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It proves that wealth, influence, and connections can override law, evidence, and due process.
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It exposes a system where justice is not determined by facts, but by who has the power to manipulate institutions to their advantage.
This chapter presents the wider implications of the campaign against me, proving that this was not an isolated case of injustice, but a systematic failure that places everyone at risk.
🏠 Home
⦿ “Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth” – Mahatma Gandhi
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/
📖 Overview & The Campaign
⦿ INTRO PART 1: THE CRIMINAL CONSORTIUM
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/intro-criminal-campaign
⦿ PART 2: THE THREE KEY FACTORS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-criminal-campaign-unfolds
⦿ PART 3: ATTEMPTS TO GET JUSTICE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-criminal-campaign-and-the-horrific-reality
⦿ THE CONSORTIUM’S R100 MILLION CAMPAIGN
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/r100-million-campaign
⦿ THE CONSORTIUM’S MANY AND VARIED ATTACKS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/consortium-revenue-attacks-arrears-lies
⦿ THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/impossible-alignments-coincidence-exposed
⦿ THE SINGULAR ORIGINATING SOURCE OF ALL EVIDENCE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/singular-source-of-all-evidence-keith-broad-wouter-de-swardt
📘 Chapter Summaries
⦿ CHAPTER SUMMARIES PART 1
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/chapter-summaries-part-1-criminal-campaign
⦿ CHAPTER SUMMARIES PART 2: WEAPONISATION OF SAPS & THE MEDIA BY MEDIA24
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/chapter-summary-part2
🏚️ The Collection
⦿ THE VILLA COLLECTION
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-collection-portfolio-theft
⦿ THE COLLECTION BEFORE & AFTER
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-collection-before-and-after
⦿ BEFORE & AFTER IMAGES
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/before-after-property-evidence-media24-saps-darren-russell
⦿ THE VILLA COLLECTION PROJECTS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-collection-projects-transformations
⦿ THE VILLA COLLECTION POSSESSIONS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-collection-the-stolen-possessions
⦿ THE VILLA COLLECTION VIDEOS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-collection-induced-and-stolen
⦿ PROPERTY VIDEOS
📆 The Chronology
⦿ THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE CAMPAIGN
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/chronology-r100-million-criminal-campaign
⦿ WOUTER DE SWARDT, SERGEANT STEVENS & SERGEANT DUNA’S CHRONOLOGICAL TIMELINE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/sergeant-stevens-criminal-timeline
🧾 Legal Themes & Background
⦿ THE REAL REASONS FOR THE DECEMBER ARREST & ITS TIMING
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/real-reasons-for-the-december-arrest
⦿ THE DECEMBER ARREST DETENTION AS A GOAL
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/december-arrest-detention-as-the-goal
⦿ THE UNLAWFUL SEIZURE & PREMISE FOR THE ARREST
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/unlawful-seizure-saps-keith-broad-wouter-de-swardt
⦿ THE SECRET, ILLEGAL & UNOFFICIAL OPERATION
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/leirmans-road-illegal-raid-keith-broad-wouter-de-swardt
⦿ OUTCOMES AS EVIDENCE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/outcomes-as-evidence-darren-russell-innocence
📰 Media24 Campaign & Defamation
⦿ THE CRIMINAL DEFAMATION
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/media24-criminal-defamation-darren-russell-fabricated-articles
⦿ THE ARTICLES
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/media24-fabricated-articles-darren-russell-targeted-defamation
⦿ MEDIA24 ARTICLES: PUBLISHED LIES
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/media24-articles-published-lies-about-darren-russell
⦿ THE ARTICLE’S PURPOSE & USE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/weaponised-media24-articles-against-darren-russell-use-purpose
🧾 False Claims, Press Code Breaches & Accountability
⦿ EVIDENCE ARCHIVE: MEDIA24 & THE PRESS COUNCIL
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/media24-saps-defamation-wouter-de-swardt-darren-russell
⦿ PRESS COUNCIL COMPLAINT PART 1: EXTREME VIOLATIONS OF THE PRESS CODE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/press-council-media24-complaint-darren-russell
⦿ PRESS COUNCIL COMPLAINT PART 2: MOST SIGNIFICANT VIOLATIONS IN A GENERATION
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/ress-council-media24-complaint-part-2-darren-russell
⦿ WEAPONISATION OF THE MEDIA BY MEDIA24
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/media24-press-code-violations-darren-russell
⦿ ATTEMPTS TO REACH OUT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/media24-refuses-to-correct-lies-darren-russell
🧍♂️ Key Individuals: False Interviews & Fabrications
⦿ THE "INGE" INTERVIEW
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/inge-broad-false-claims-darren-russell-interview
⦿ JOHANNES LOUBSER: THE REAL PICTURE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/johannes-loubser-attorney-proof-keith-broad-lied
⦿ THE PROPOSAL – GAIL’S LEASE AT LEIRMANS ROAD
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-proposal-keith-broad-fraud
⦿ ANTON MOLLER: KEITH BROAD’S MANAGING AGENT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/anton-moller-keith-broad-abuse-of-managing-agent
👁️ Eyewitness Accounts & Quotes
⦿ EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS & KEY QUOTES
⦿ EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS: THE CONSORTIUM'S TRUTH
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/independent-eyewitness-accounts-consortium-truth
⦿ THE OTHER ILLEGAL ARRESTS: MARKUS’ HOUSEKEEPER
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/eye-witness-account-of-the-housekeeper
💣 Criminal Conspiracy & Collaborators
⦿ THE CRIMINAL RELATIONSHIPS – WOUTER, DALTON, SCHALKWYK, BOFFA
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/ess-saps-consortium-criminal-alliance-darren-russell
⦿ THE FATAL ROLE OF MARIO BOFFA
⦿ CRIMINAL OFFENCES COMMITTED BY SAPS & THE CONSORTIUM
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/300-criminal-offences-consortium-media24-cover-up
⦿ DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
⦿ VIDEO EVIDENCE ARCHIVE [1 OF 8]
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/video-evidence-media24-saps-wouter-de-swardt-darren-russell
⦿ EVIDENCE ARCHIVES
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/audio-evidence-media24-saps-wouter-de-swardt-darren-russell
⦿ EVIDENCE ARCHIVES
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/archived-evidence-media24-saps-wouter-de-swardt-darren-russell
⦿ GALLERY OF EVIDENCE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/gallery-criminal-actors-media24-saps-consortium-darren-russell
⦿ FACT FILES
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/fact-files-media24-defamation-saps-corruption-darren-russell
🛂 Visa Sabotage & Immigration Obstruction
⦿ THE INTENTIONAL VISA SABOTAGE BY PAULA DISBERRY, KEITH BROAD, WOUTER DE SWARDT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/visa-sabotage-passport-theft-darren-russell
⦿ THEFT OF MY PASSPORT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/passport-theft-visa-sabotage-darren-russell
⦿ THE BOGUS IMMIGRATION CHARGE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/bogus-immigration-charge-unlawful-detention-darren-russell
⦿ SERG STEVENS FALSE AFFIDAVIT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/sergeant-stevens-perjury-immigration-lie-darren-russell
⦿ DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HOME AFFAIRS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/director-general-home-affairs-appeal-immigration-darren-russell
⚖️ Legal Subversion, Docket Fabrication & Perjury
⦿ THE “DOCKET” IN NAME ONLY
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/docket-in-name-only
⦿ REPRESENTATIONS TO THE SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/false-charge-withdrawn-darren-russell
⦿ CASE 7902 – KEITH BROAD’S ATTEMPTS TO LEGITIMISE ILLEGAL EVICTIONS AND THEFT
⦿ KEITH BROAD AND WOUTER DE SWARDT’S PERJURY – ONE EXAMPLE OF MANY
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/perjury-keith-broad-false-affidavit
👮♂️ SAPS Misconduct & Institutional Criminality
⦿ UNLAWFUL CONDUCT OF SAPS & SERG STEVENS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/unlawful-conduct-saps-investigating-officers
⦿ COLONEL MCLEAN – SAPS INSPECTORATE: FINDINGS ON POLICE CORRUPTION
⦿ IDENTICAL CONDUCT – SERGEANT STEVENS & SERGEANT DUNA
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/identical-corrupt-conduct-serg-duna-serg-stevens
⦿ OCCASIONS WHEN EVIDENCE WAS ESSENTIAL BUT ABSENT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/occasions-evidence-essential-missing
⦿ THE 358 QUESTIONS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/358-questions-saps-consortium-corruption
🏚️ Illegal Evictions & Attacks
⦿ THE JULY ASSAULTS & ILLEGAL EVICTIONS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/july-evictions-keith-broad-wouter-de-swardt-criminal-seizure
⦿ KEITH & INGE BROAD’S VIOLENT HOME INVASION AND ILLEGAL EVICTIONS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/keith-broad-violent-home-invasion
☠️ The Confessions & Murder Plot
⦿ THE CONFESSIONS – EMBEZZLEMENT, DRUGGING, TORTURE & MURDER
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/video-confession-embezzlement-torture-murder-of-darren-russell
⦿ THE EVIL PLAN TO CREATE VICTIMS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/evil-plan-create-false-victims
🚨 Executions & Cover-Ups
⦿ THE EXECUTION OF SERGEANT STEVENS' DECEMBER ARREST
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/execution-december-arrest-consortium-saps-stevens
⦿ CRIMES OF BELLVILLE COMMERCIAL CRIMES UNIT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/the-crimes-of-belville-commercial-crimes-unit
⦿ WOUTER DE SWARDT – CONMAN, CRIMINAL & SCAMMER: HIS ONLINE REVIEWS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/wouter-de-swardt-criminal-conduct-scamming-online-reviews
🧑⚖️ Legal Outcomes & Appeals
⦿ DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HOME AFFAIRS
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/director-general-home-affairs-appeal-immigration-darren-russell
⦿ CONCLUSION – THE CRIMINAL CAMPAIGN EXPOSED
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/conclusion-criminal-campaign-exposed-against-darren-russell
⦿ JUSTICE SYSTEM HIJACKED TO EXECUTE INJUSTICE
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/justice-system-hijacked-to-execute-injustice
🧰 Tools, Templates & Systemic Exposure
⦿ NEW TEMPLATE PAGE FORMAT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/evidence-template-institutional-misconduct-darren-russell
🔐 Policy
⦿ PRIVACY POLICY & TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT
https://www.thetruthsuidafrika.com/privacy-policy-darren-russell-transparency-commitment

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