CHAPTER SUMMARY PART ONE: THE CONSORTIUM’S ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN
CHAPTER SUMMARIES, CHAPTER MENU AND SUBJECT INDEX
Below is a synopsis of each page of the website, with each page dedicated to a specific subject. Together, they provide a comprehensive, evidence-driven account of everything that has transpired—the landlords’ fraudulent scheme to steal property, income, and assets; the criminal abuse of the justice system as a tool for injustice; the media’s role in fabricating a false narrative; and the devastating impact of it all.
Each chapter meticulously documents the events, supported by irrefutable evidence, including:.
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Witness Testimony
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Video Footage
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Court Documents
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Audio Recordings
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Transcripts
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WhatsApp Messages
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Emails
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Chronological Timelines
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Sworn Affidavits
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False Affidavits
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The "Docket"
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Financial Data
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Statistical Analyses
These are not allegations—they are facts, backed by a paper trail that exposes the depth of corruption. But thanks to Media24’s publication of the fabrications of Keith and Inge Broad, via their hired proxy, Wouter de Swardt, these are not the facts people are aware of.
The story laid out here is one of extreme criminality, orchestrated by a group of individuals who weaponized law enforcement, manipulated the media, and engineered an unlawful property grab. The sheer scale of their conspiracy, the precision with which they executed it, and the complete failure of oversight bodies to intervene, investigate, prosecute, or punish, make this one of the most egregious cases of corruption and state capture at a personal, localized level.
What These Chapters Reveal
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The True Motives – How a fraudulent property grab was disguised as a criminal case.
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The Prize to the Winner – Tens of millions in capital and rental value increases and fully transformed properties.
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The Real Scammers – Inducing me into a lease so that I would transform the properties at my own expense, in return for a five-year tenure to recoup that investment, when in reality, they never intended to honour that tenure.
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The Use of Media24 to Manufacture False Legitimacy – How every article was strategically timed and written to serve the narrative, rather than the truth. To compensate for a total lack of evidence, they created the illusion of evidence, which was then used to motivate arrests and manipulate civil court proceedings—where those very arrests ensured I was removed as an opponent.
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Executing Illegal Evictions Disguised as Arrests – A shocking abuse of PIE and every legal protection afforded to tenants.
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Using Detention for Strategic Advantage – Including in civil proceedings.
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The Abuse of SAPS & the Justice System – How private individuals manipulated a handful of corrupt SAPS officers to leverage the power of SAPS itself.
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The Impossible Coincidence – The statistical impossibility of key events and actions aligning by chance, proving deliberate coordination.
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The Devastating Impact – How this campaign of corruption destroyed my business, my finances, and my reputation. How it has stolen years of my life and, most unforgivably, denied me the ability to see and spend time with my mother.
A Case So Extreme, It Defies Belief
If this case and the conduct of those involved sound too outrageous and extreme to be true, it is because they were meant to be—because their expectation, and the current reality, is that the truth would never come out.
Their plan and hope were that I would be incarcerated in Pollsmoor for years, awaiting a trial. Their expectation was that their corrupt relationships with certain SAPS officers and their relationship with Media24 would ensure that their false narrative was the only narrative.
But the evidence is overwhelming, just as their total lack of evidence is absolute.
This is not a story based on speculation, accusations, or theories—it is a factual, documented record of how powerful, wealthy, connected individuals engineered a criminal conspiracy for financial gain—and how they got away with it.
It is a warning about what is possible when corrupt individuals exploit a system that lacks accountability.
Every chapter here is backed by documented proof of criminal acts, and this website exists so that the truth cannot be buried.
This chapter details the deliberate and meticulously executed campaign of corruption, fraud, and criminal misconduct that resulted in my wrongful arrests, illegal evictions, financial ruin, and reputational destruction. This was not a random set of misfortunes—it was a strategically planned and systematically executed operation designed to achieve one clear goal: to remove me and take full financial advantage of the transformed properties I had built into successful luxury rentals.
At the heart of this campaign lies one staggering figure—R200 million. This is the total patrimonial loss I have suffered due to the calculated and coordinated efforts of the landlords, SAPS officers, private investigators, and complicit media figures. The motivation was simple greed. The financial benefits they stood to gain from my destruction were directly proportional to my losses.
To achieve this, they engaged in a campaign of orchestrated criminality, deploying a combination of fraudulent criminal charges, defamatory media coverage, weaponized state resources, and judicial manipulation to eliminate me as an obstacle.
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Four unlawful arrests involving three individuals, including myself and my property manager.
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Three wrongful imprisonments—designed to ensure I was unable to fight back or seek legal recourse.
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My unlawful detentions in Pollsmoor Prison:
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August 4–23, 2022 (Timed to disrupt legal proceedings).
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December 14, 2022–March 14, 2023 (Orchestrated to facilitate property seizure).
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Arrests used to derail civil cases, allowing my adversaries to proceed unopposed in court.
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Fabricated police dockets containing no real evidence, but used to justify imprisonment.
At every stage, the criminal justice system was manipulated to remove me from the equation, while my adversaries seized control of my properties, assets, and finances.
Illegal Evictions And Property Seizures
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Over two dozen illegal eviction attempts—most of which were disguised as criminal operations.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers directly assisted in these illegal evictions, providing false justification.
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My arrest was timed so that landlords were given property keys minutes after my removal.
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A secret raid at 16 Leirmans Road—led by private investigator Wouter de Swardt and SAPS officers—resulted in the housekeeper being arrested, property keys being seized, and the premises handed over to Keith Broad.
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Theft of possessions worth millions, including artwork, furniture, and valuables.
What makes this case even more shocking is that none of these evictions were legal. The properties were still under my control at the time of my arrests, but once I was removed, the landlords illegally claimed possession—knowing full well I could not challenge them while imprisoned.
Weaponizing The Media: Criminal Defamation And Manipulated Narratives
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Over 20 defamatory articles published by Media24, News24, and Netwerk24—coinciding exactly with key legal manoeuvres by my adversaries.
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Fabricated claims of a R34 million fraud, despite zero legitimate evidence.
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Deliberate suppression of exculpatory evidence and key legal victories.
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Media coverage timed to justify illegal arrests and financial seizures.
Rather than operating as an independent press, Media24 functioned as a willing accomplice, amplifying false claims while ignoring facts, evidence, and due process.
State-Sanctioned Financial Theft & Asset Seizures
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Over R100 million in stolen rental premiums—directly benefiting the landlords.
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R15 million in stolen jewellery—taken while I was imprisoned.
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Millions stolen in furniture, artwork, and business assets—with SAPS (South African Police Service) providing protection to those responsible.
This was not merely a campaign of personal retaliation—it was a coordinated effort to enrich themselves at my expense, using SAPS (South African Police Service) as their enforcers.
The Impossible Coincidence: Statistical Proof Of Collusion
The likelihood of all of these events aligning by coincidence is statistically zero. The timing of arrests, evictions, media publications, and legal manoeuvres proves without question that this was a deliberate and carefully orchestrated conspiracy.
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Multiple independent events—arrests, evictions, and media campaigns—converging at the exact same times.
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Law enforcement, landlords, private investigators, and the media working in unison to achieve a single goal.
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Every major arrest or legal manoeuvre coincided with key financial and property gains for my adversaries.
This was not justice—this was a coordinated corporate takeover, executed under the guise of law enforcement.
Failure Of Oversight And The Protection Of Criminality
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SAPS (South African Police Service), IPID, the NPA, and regulatory bodies refused to investigate or intervene.
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Even after PSIRA confirmed private investigator Wouter de Swardt’s criminal actions, SAPS (South African Police Service) continued to shield him.
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Legitimate arrest warrants for Keith Broad were ignored, while fabricated charges against me were aggressively pursued.
This case is a testament to the systemic failure of South Africa’s institutions to hold criminals accountable—especially when they are wealthy, connected, and have access to corrupt state actors.
Conclusion: A Campaign That Exposed Systemic Corruption
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This was not a random miscarriage of justice—it was a carefully planned operation.
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State resources were hijacked for personal financial gain.
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The media was weaponized to destroy reputations and justify illegal actions.
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The justice system was manipulated to remove an obstacle and execute an unlawful financial takeover.
This chapter presents the full scale of the campaign, how it was executed, who was involved, and how the legal system was used as a tool of oppression. The events detailed here are not just a case study in corruption—they are proof that South Africa’s justice system is open to abuse by those with the right connections.
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CALCULATED STRATEGY
Every major event in this campaign occurred entirely within two critical timeframes, marked on the chart by the two blue lines.
The sequence of SAPS actions (arrests, detentions), court filings, and media attacks moved in exact alignment with the attempts to unlawfully seize properties under lease agreements. When the final property was forcefully taken back, all activity - 'legal', criminal, and media - immediately ceased.
Proving the campaign was not about justice, but a calculated strategy to unlawfully dispossess tenants under the guise of procedural legitimacy.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of the events, crimes, and consequences of the campaign orchestrated against me. It establishes why this was done, who benefited, and the extreme lengths taken to carry it out. The campaign was not simply about financial gain—it was a coordinated and well-funded effort to destroy my business, reputation, and liberty to ensure that those responsible could seize the properties, revenue, and assets I had built.
The sheer scale, audacity, and illegality of what transpired makes this case one of the most egregious abuses of state power for personal gain ever documented. The evidence presented here is not based on speculation but on verifiable facts, official records, sworn affidavits, financial documents, legal filings, and communications between those involved.
The Financial Motivation Behind The Campaign
At its core, this campaign was about money—an astronomical wealth transfer of over R200 million. While I suffered losses exceeding this amount, the individuals behind this conspiracy profited in the tens of millions. The properties I transformed skyrocketed in value and generated rental incomes 300% to 1,500% higher than before. My contractual rights to these properties made me an obstacle to their ambitions, which is why they resorted to illegal means to remove me.
The Weaponization Of The State
One of the most disturbing revelations is how easily the state was manipulated to serve private interests. A small group of well-
connected private individuals, working with corrupt police officers, was able to:
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Engineer fraudulent criminal charges to justify illegal arrests.
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Use SAPS (South African Police Service) as a personal enforcement unit to carry out illegal evictions disguised as arrests.
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Collude with corrupt media organizations to manufacture a false public narrative.
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Prevent justice by obstructing investigations and intimidating witnesses.
The Con Trick: How The Scheme Began
A key component of the campaign was the fraudulent inducement into lease agreements. For one property alone—16 Leirmans Road—I was lured into investing millions based on a five-year lease agreement, only for the landlords to steal back the property once the refurbishments were complete, sell it at an inflated value, and cut me out entirely. This was a premeditated fraud, and the same tactics were used across multiple properties..
The Consortium: A Structured Criminal Alliance
The group responsible for these actions—referred to in legal filings as ‘the consortium’—was a collective of landlords, private investigators, and corrupt law enforcement officials who acted together to achieve a common goal:
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Fabricate criminal allegations to remove legal barriers.
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Use SAPS (South African Police Service) officers to forcibly take possession of properties.
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Control the media narrative to justify their actions.
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Ensure financial and reputational ruin to prevent any legal counteraction.
Their coordination and shared objectives are extensively documented in internal communications, WhatsApp messages, and legal documents. Their actions were not coincidental—they were deliberate, strategic, and criminal.
The Scale Of The Criminal Actions Committed
Between 2021 and 2023, the crimes committed as part of this campaign exceed 500 individual offences, including:
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Two unlawful arrests and extended imprisonments in Pollsmoor Prison, facilitated through perjury.
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Multiple fraudulent evictions, violating high court interdicts and statutory protections.
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Falsified affidavits and fabricated police dockets, leading to malicious prosecutions.
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Intentional destruction of my business by removing my access to advertising platforms.
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Over R150 million in stolen rental income and R4 million in stolen personal property.
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Systematic defamation in the media, with fabricated news articles used to destroy my reputation.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers illegally withholding my passport to prevent my legal visa extensions.
Despite The Overwhelming Evidence, Not A Single Individual Has Faced Prosecution For These Crimes
Illegal Evictions Disguised As Arrests
The December 2022 arrest was not a lawful police operation—it was an illegal eviction masquerading as an arrest. This tactic, if left unchallenged, sets a dangerous legal precedent, allowing:
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Landlords to bypass the courts entirely and use police officers as enforcers.
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The complete circumvention of tenant protection laws, including the Rental Housing Act and PIE Act.
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The use of armed SWAT teams under false pretences to intimidate and forcibly remove tenants.
The Role Of Wouter De Swardt & SAPS (South African Police Service) Corruption
At the centre of this operation was Private Investigator Wouter de Swardt, who used his long-standing relationships within SAPS to orchestrate these arrests and evictions. His direct involvement is proven beyond doubt, with evidence
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Pre-arranged arrests set to dates dictated by private individuals.
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Manipulated police files to justify false criminal charges.
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Direct interference in the judicial process to delay bail applications.
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Coordination with journalists to create a false media narrative.
The Media’s Complicity: Defamation As A Weapon
Media24 played a critical role in this campaign by:
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Publishing knowingly false information, without ever seeking my response.
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Deliberately omitting exculpatory evidence, despite being provided with it.
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Coordinating article releases to align with arrests, ensuring maximum reputational damage.
To this day, despite overwhelming evidence of fabrication, they continue to leave these false articles online, ensuring the damage persists indefinitely.
The Long-Term Consequences: Unpunished Criminality
As of today, not a single individual has been held accountable.
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The false criminal charges were eventually withdrawn, but not before I had spent months in prison.
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The properties remain under the control of those who stole them.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) still illegally retains my equipment, documents, and critical evidence.
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The defamatory news articles remain online, continuing to damage my life.
The evidence is now irrefutable—this was a conspiracy to use criminal means to achieve financial objectives. If such an operation can be carried out with zero consequences, it poses a threat to anyone in South Africa who finds themselves in the path of the powerful and corrupt.
Conclusion: The Background To A Monumental Injustice
This chapter sets the foundation for the detailed evidence that follows, documenting the systematic corruption, collusion, and criminality that made this possible. Every event outlined here is backed by verifiable facts, documents, and testimony.
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This was not a legal dispute—it was a targeted and coordinated attack.
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This was not a case of bad luck—it was a deliberate, orchestrated theft.
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This was not justice—it was the corruption of justice for private gain.
The pages that follow break down the evidence, individual by individual, document by document, proving beyond any doubt that this was a criminal conspiracy at the highest level.
AN INCREASE OF R13 MILLION IN JUST ONE YEAR
DEC 2022
R31,000,000
FOR SALE
SEPT 2021
R18,000,000*
(UNSOLD)
KEITH BROAD LISTED THE PROPERTY FOR R13 MILLION MORE—DAYS AFTER THE EVICTION DISGUISED AS AN UNLAWFUL ARREST
When I began my lease at Leirmans Road in October 2021, the property was valued at approximately R18 million
By December 2022, just a year later and mere days after my arrest, Keith Broad listed it at R31 milllion —an extraordinary R13 million (70%) increase during a period when house prices remained stagnant.
Before my lease, the Broads earned around R40,000 per month from short-term rentals. Within days of my arrest, they listed the property at R25,000 per day, equating to over R600,000 monthly—an astronomical 1,500% increase.
Across all properties, the landlords earned about R3 million in the year prior to my leases. Thanks to my transformations, I had elevated the rent roll to R30 million. A premium of R120,000,000 over a five-year tenure.
300+ CRIMINAL OFFENCES
Criminal Offences Committed Against Darren Russell by SAPS Officers and Consortium Members (2022-2023)
This evidence table documents more than 300 distinct criminal actions. Each entry references a specific offence, including unlawful arrest, obstruction of justice, malicious prosecution, evidence tampering, media manipulation, and conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice.
This is not an exhaustive list — but the detail and scale are enough to establish the pattern of systemic, organised criminal conduct. All listed actions are either criminal under South African law or constitute direct abuse of process, and many have been repeated across multiple fabricated charges.
This case is not merely a personal injustice—it is an exposure of how state institutions, law enforcement, private individuals, and the media can be manipulated to serve private financial interests at the expense of justice.
At the heart of this case is a calculated and coordinated conspiracy in which a group of individuals orchestrated fraudulent legal actions, weaponized SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, and used the media to execute an elaborate scheme of unlawful arrests, financial theft, and reputational destruction.
This summary consolidates the most critical elements of the case, proving beyond doubt that this was not a legal dispute—it was a premeditated attack designed to eliminate an obstacle and seize financial assets under false pretences.
The Scale And Impact Of The Conspiracy
The key players in this conspiracy—including landlords Keith and Inge Broad, private investigator Wouter de Swardt, SAPS officers Sergeant Stevens and Sergeant Duna, and media outlets under Media24—worked together to construct a false criminal case against me.
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They fabricated allegations of fraud and theft, despite having no supporting evidence.
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They manipulated the police to execute unlawful arrests and illegal detentions.
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They seized properties and financial assets worth millions while I was wrongfully imprisoned.
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They used the media to spread false narratives, ensuring reputational ruin.
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The consequences of these actions were catastrophic:
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Over R200 million in total financial losses, including stolen revenue, properties, and assets.
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Multiple unlawful arrests and extended detentions in Pollsmoor Prison.
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Complete destruction of my businesses and ability to operate financially.
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Permanent reputational damage due to ongoing defamatory articles still published online.
This was not a legal process gone wrong—it was a criminal operation disguised as a legal dispute.
The Weaponization Of Law Enforcement
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Every arrest, legal action, and eviction attempt aligned perfectly with private financial interests—not law enforcement priorities.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers fabricated evidence, falsified affidavits, and refused to investigate exculpatory material.
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The Western Cape justice system was strategically manipulated, with prosecutors misled by fraudulent police dockets.
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The deliberate withholding of my passport and manipulation of my visa status were intended to ensure my forced removal.
This case exposes the ease with which police officers can be used as enforcers for private individuals, circumventing the courts and due process entirely.
The Media’s Role In Executing The Attack
The role of Media24 (News24, Netwerk24, Rapport) was pivotal in ensuring that:
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False criminal allegations were reported as fact, without any journalistic verification.
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Exculpatory evidence was deliberately omitted, creating a one-sided and misleading public narrative.
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Articles were timed to align with arrests and evictions, reinforcing the legitimacy of unlawful actions.
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To this day, defamatory content remains online, continuing to cause irreparable damage.
This was not journalism—this was a propaganda operation, coordinated with those seeking to benefit from my destruction.
The Systemic Failure Of Oversight Bodies
Despite the overwhelming evidence of corruption and criminality, not a single individual involved in this case has faced prosecution.
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IPID failed to act against corrupt police officers, despite the existence of fraudulent police dockets and perjury.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) failed to investigate the clear abuse of prosecutorial discretion.
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The Press Council failed to engage, investigate, or even acknowledge the scale of media misconduct.
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The Western Cape Police Ombudsman has yet to take substantive action.
This confirms that South Africa’s oversight mechanisms are designed not to hold criminals accountable, but to shield those who abuse state power.
The Broader Implications: This Can Happen To Anyone
This case proves how easily the legal system can be manipulated by those with financial resources and corrupt connections.
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If SAPS (South African Police Service) officers can fabricate charges, unlawfully detain individuals, and seize property without consequence, what prevents others from doing the same?
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If the media can spread disinformation, destroy reputations, and never be held accountable, how does anyone defend themselves?
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If prosecutors, courts, and oversight bodies can ignore clear abuses of power, who is safe from such injustices?
This is not just my story—this is an urgent warning about the fragility of justice in South Africa.
Conclusion: Exposing And Fighting Back
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This website is not just about exposing the crimes committed against me—it is about preventing these tactics from being used against others.
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Every fact, every document, and every event outlined here is backed by hard evidence.
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This is not an allegation—it is an irrefutable case of orchestrated corruption.
This case represents one of the most blatant abuses of law enforcement, judicial processes, and media power in modern South African history. If those responsible are not held accountable, this will become the standard playbook for corrupt individuals seeking to weaponize the justice system for personal gain.
This summary presents the full scope of what happened, why it happened, and why it matters—not just for me, but for the integrity of justice in South Africa.
A Coordinated Web Of Corruption
The criminal actions carried out against me were not isolated incidents perpetrated by rogue individuals. They were the result of a systematic and deeply entrenched network of collusion between private actors, corrupt law enforcement officials, and judicial enablers. This chapter establishes, with documented evidence, the relationships between key individuals who worked in concert to manipulate the legal system, subvert due process, and facilitate financial crimes under the guise of law enforcement.
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This was not a conventional criminal case—it was an engineered conspiracy.
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The individuals involved had clear financial and strategic motives, all of which relied on the abuse of state resources.
At every level, from investigation to prosecution to media coverage, the key players coordinated their efforts to ensure a predetermined outcome.
Key Figures & Their Roles In The Conspiracy
This chapter presents a structured breakdown of the key individuals and institutions involved in this collusion, detailing their specific roles in carrying out or enabling criminal actions. Each individual played a crucial part in ensuring the success of the conspiracy, whether by fabricating charges, obstructing legal processes, or using media influence to manipulate public perception.
Wouter De Swardt – The Architect Of The Fraudulent Case
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Position: Private Investigator, close ties to SAPS officials.
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Role: The lead orchestrator of the fabricated fraud allegations, responsible for coaching “victims” into making false statements, obstructing refunds for guests, and colluding with SAPS (South African Police Service) to justify illegal arrests.
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Criminal Acts: Fraud, perjury, conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, unlawful eviction coordination, intimidation.
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Documented Evidence: WhatsApp messages and email records show direct coordination with SAPS (South African Police Service) officers before key arrests.
Sergeant Stevens & Sergeant Duna – Corrupt Law Enforcement Operatives
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Position: SAPS Investigating Officers.
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Role: Provided official police backing for the unlawful arrests and malicious prosecutions. Ignored exculpatory evidence, filed false affidavits, and facilitated procedural misconduct.
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Criminal Acts: Abuse of power, perjury, unlawful detention, fabrication of evidence.
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Documented Evidence: Police dockets, court transcripts, internal police memos proving their direct involvement in fabricating legal justifications.
Keith & Inge Broad – The Beneficiaries Of The Illegal Property Seizures
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Position: Landlords and primary financial beneficiaries of the operation.
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Role: They initiated the scheme by proposing the lease agreement, then later colluded with SAPS and De Swardt to orchestrate an unlawful eviction and property seizure.
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Criminal Acts: Fraud, perjury, misrepresentation, unlawful property seizure.
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Documented Evidence: Lease agreements, financial records, and legal correspondences proving they had full knowledge and consent of the property arrangements before falsely claiming fraud.
Media24 & News24 – The Propaganda Machine
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Position: Media organizations used to disseminate false narratives and legitimize illegal actions.
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Role: Published one-sided, factually incorrect articles to manipulate public perception, suppress critical facts, and reinforce the false allegations against me.
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Criminal Acts: Defamation, obstruction of justice, complicity in fraud.
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Documented Evidence: A timeline showing media reports aligning exactly with SAPS operations, direct links between journalists and corrupt SAPS (South African Police Service) sources..
Collusion In Action: How These Relationships Enabled The Crimes
The unlawful arrests, detentions, and financial thefts were only possible because of the coordinated efforts between these individuals. Each stage of the conspiracy was carefully planned and executed, ensuring that legal, financial, and media systems were weaponized against me:
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Fabrication of Fraud Allegations – De Swardt coached supposed “victims” into filing false complaints.
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Manipulation of Law Enforcement – SAPS (South African Police Service) officers knowingly advanced a fraudulent case, despite a lack of any supporting evidence.
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Media Amplification – News24 provided continuous, one-sided coverage, ensuring that public perception was manipulated.
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Unlawful Property Seizure & Financial Gain – The Broad family seized properties and financial assets under false legal pretences, benefitting directly from my unlawful imprisonment.
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Judicial Interference – Key cases were obstructed, delayed, and manipulated to prevent fair hearings and appeals.
The Legal Implications: A Criminal Conspiracy Under South African Law
Under Section 18(2)(a) of the Riotous Assemblies Act, 1956, all individuals involved in a conspiracy to commit an offense are equally guilty, regardless of their direct role. This means:
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Wouter De Swardt is equally guilty of SAPS (South African Police Service)’ unlawful arrests.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) officers are equally guilty of the fraudulent financial gains facilitated by the Broad family.
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News24 is complicit in the cover-up and obstruction of justice.
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All parties bear equal responsibility under conspiracy law.
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The Criminal Procedure Act further establishes that any evidence obtained through unlawful means is inadmissible meaning the arrests, affidavits, and charges built on this conspiracy are legally void..
Conclusion: The Systemic Corruption That Made This Possible
This chapter exposes the deeply embedded network of corruption that allowed these crimes to happen. The relationships between SAPS (South African Police Service) , private investigators, landlords, and the media did not develop overnight—they are the result of a system where state power can be bought and weaponized by private individuals for financial gain.
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This was not an investigation—it was a corporate takeover, executed under the guise of law enforcement.
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The justice system was not used to uphold the law—it was used as a tool to achieve illegal objectives.
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The media was not acting as an independent watchdog—it was an active participant in the conspiracy.
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This chapter lays out the full web of criminal relationships that allowed these unlawful actions to occur, providing irrefutable evidence of conspiracy, collusion, and systemic corruption.
INTERCONNECTIVTY OF CONSORTIUM MEMBERS AND THEIR PROXIES
Wouter de Swardt's Central and Defining Role in the Criminal Campaign
The relationships, groupings and individuals involved in the criminal campaign
INTERCONNECTIVTY OF CONSORTIUM MEMBERS & THEIR PROXIES
Wouter de Swardt's Central and Defining Role in the Criminal Campaign
This diagram exposes the interconnected relationships behind the coordinated legal and criminal attacks, revealing:
✔ Wouter de Swardt’s central role, orchestrating the manipulation of legal processes.
✔ The landlords and their proxies, who actively facilitated fraudulent claims.
✔ SAPS and Media24, whose involvement weaponized false narratives to justify illegal actions.
✔ The overwhelming number of forces ranged against Darren Russell, driven by greed, corruption, and institutional complicity.
✔ The failures of IPID and the Press Council, ensuring impunity for those involved.
This diagram visually maps the corruption, proving that the attacks were not isolated incidents—but a coordinated effort to seize assets and silence opposition
The Unlawful Arrests, Detentions & Malicious Prosecutions
This chapter presents a comprehensive factual account of the unlawful arrests, detentions, and malicious prosecutions orchestrated against me. The entire campaign was built on fabricated allegations, executed through collusion between private individuals, SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, and media enablers to create the illusion of legitimacy while carrying out an organized and criminal effort to strip me of my assets, liberty, and credibility.
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The fraudulent scheme began with a calculated deception—I was induced into a five-year lease under false pretences, investing millions into renovating a property that the owners had no intention of letting me keep. Their plan was simple: Once I had funded the refurbishments, they would fabricate legal justifications to take the property back and sell it at a profit
This chapter exposes the escalation of their tactics:
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Illegal evictions disguised as police actions: The first illegal eviction on July 22, 2022, was led by a private investigator, Wouter de Swardt, who impersonated law enforcement and falsely presented himself as an authority figure. The eviction was repeated on July 24, again executed with the assistance of private security and with no valid legal basis.
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False arrests & fabricated charges: When their initial eviction efforts failed, they escalated to false criminal allegations. On December 14, 2022, I was illegally arrested with no valid warrant, detained, and charged based on knowingly false affidavits.
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A seizure warrant used in place of an arrest warrant: The second arrest was unlawfully carried out on the back of a seizure warrant, which had been obtained fraudulently after two magistrates had already denied a legitimate arrest warrant.
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Orchestrated detentions to prevent my legal defense: The goal was to ensure I was unable to challenge the fraudulent property seizures or defend myself in ongoing civil and criminal matters. My second illegal imprisonment in Pollsmoor Prison lasted three months—a direct result of corrupt police actions aimed at making my defense impossible.
The Fabrication Of A Fraudulent Narrative
This chapter details how a deliberate and systematic campaign was used to falsely paint me as a fraudster, ensuring that my illegal arrests and asset seizures appeared legitimate in the public eye.
Key factual elements include:
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The statistical impossibility of their narrative being true: The accusations against me followed an identical pattern to those used in the fraudulent cases created by Wouter de Swardt and Keith Broad in other matters. The alignment of events, allegations, and legal tactics is statistically impossible unless manufactured.
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The deliberate creation and misrepresentation of victims: The individuals who filed complaints were not random victims but carefully chosen participants. Many were real victims—but not of me. They were deceived, manipulated, and pressured into believing they had been defrauded, when in reality, they were victims of the fraudulent case constructed against me.
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The media’s role in fabricating evidence: Planted articles in Media24/News24 served a critical purpose: to substitute real evidence with a fabricated media narrative, which was then used in court to justify further legal actions against me.
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Targeted suppression of defense evidence: Not only were my devices unlawfully confiscated, but I was also deliberately imprisoned, ensuring I could not mount a legitimate defense in either civil or criminal cases.
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Every New Action Was Timed To Legal Proceedings: The False Arrests And Fabricated Media Stories Were Not Random Coincidences—They Were Timed With Precision To Coincide With Major Court Cases, Ensuring That At Each Critical Moment, I Was Either Detained, Financially Paralyzed, Or Unable To Defend myself.
The Unlawful Evictions And Property Theft
This chapter provides an evidence-based breakdown of how my lawful rights as a tenant and business owner were erased through a coordinated criminal conspiracy, culminating in property theft facilitated by SAPS (South African Police Service) collusion.
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The fraudulent lease agreement: I was lured into a lease on the promise of a five-year term, allowing me time to recoup my substantial investment. However, the landlords’ real plan was to reclaim the property once renovations were completed, using fraudulent legal tactics.
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A sudden and unlawful price hike: When I signed the lease, the property was valued at R18 million. After my illegal imprisonment in December 2022, the landlords attempted to sell it for R31 million—despite having no legal right to possession.
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Evictions executed through illegal force and deception: The July 22 and July 24 evictions were led by private security and falsely presented as lawful police actions. Later attempts relied on manipulated court orders and fraudulent legal filings.The fabrication of civil claims to justify theft: When brute force and SAPS collusion failed, landlords and their legal representatives turned to fraudulent civil cases, distorting facts and using fabricated documents to claim ownership and force me out.
Media Collusion And Public Deception
This chapter details the deliberate and systematic manipulation of public perception, proving how media platforms became an active tool of deception to justify criminal actions.
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Strategic media leaks to manufacture public outrage: False accusations were leaked to News24, ensuring that my arrest was accompanied by negative media coverage before any evidence was presented in court.
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Deliberate omission of exculpatory facts: Key details—such as the High Court’s ruling in my favour, SAPS corruption findings, and the landlords’ financial motives—were intentionally omitted from reporting to control the narrative.
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Fabrication of victim testimonies: False or misleading claims were turned into sensationalized media stories, shifting attention away from the actual fraud committed by those behind my persecution.
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The role of the media in replacing evidence with public perception: With no legitimate legal basis for my arrests and property seizures, the false media narrative became their evidence, ensuring that public opinion would remain skewed in their favour.
The Aftermath And Continuing Cover-Up
This chapter exposes the ongoing and deliberate obstruction of justice, ensuring that despite overwhelming evidence, none of the perpetrators have faced consequences.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) corruption ignored by oversight bodies: Despite magistrates in two separate cases demanding investigations into SAPS (South African Police Service) misconduct, no officers have been charged.
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Judicial bias and procedural delays: My legal cases remain in a state of deliberate limbo, ready to be resurrected as needed to prevent me from taking legal action.
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A continued effort to silence the truth: Attempts have been made to intimidate witnesses, suppress evidence, and discredit my claims—ensuring that the fraud remains covered up.
Final Thought
This is not just an account of personal injustice. It is a forensic breakdown of an organized campaign of fraud, deception, and legal abuse. Every action taken against me was part of a meticulously planned and executed scheme, relying on the cooperation of corrupt police officers, unethical lawyers, and a complicit media.
This website stands as an irrefutable record of the truth—a truth that will not be buried.
UNLAWFUL ARREST OF DARREN RUSSELL
Wouter de Swardt and Sergeant Stevens Execute the Second Unlawful Arrest of Darren Russell Less Than Four Months After the First Unlawful Arrest
The picture was taken by Johan Shalkwyk, colleague of Wouter de Swardt and business partner in crime of Denis Dalton, showing Wouter de Swardt who according to everyone present was clearly inn charge of this massive police operation, looking on as his and his client's goal of executing two simultaneous illegal evictions was achieved.
THE PRECISE ALIGNMENT: MEDIA24'S FABRICATED ARTICLES & THE CONSORTIUMS CAMPAIGN
The unmistakable and precise alignment between the publication of the articles by Media24, and the campaign by the consortium.
As aligned as the specific timing of the articles was the start and finish of the series of articles. Starting when needed and ending when the goals had been achieved.
FLIMSIEST FRAUD DOCKET IN HISTORY
The Docket Breakdown: Zero SAPS or Investigating Officer Contributions, 100% Consortium-Controlled
This breakdown exposes the true composition of the fraud docket—revealing that not a single investigative contribution came from SAPS, Hout Bay SAPS, Camps Bay SAPS, or Belville Commercial Crime.
Instead, the entire case was constructed from procedural paperwork and strategically timed submissions from consortium members, aligning perfectly with their civil litigation campaign.
The absence of legitimate evidence confirms that this was never a criminal investigation, but a coordinated legal weapon designed to serve private interests.
The December 14, 2022, Arrest Was Not A Lawful Police Action;
The December 14, 2022, arrest was not a lawful police action; it was an orchestrated move, strategically planned and executed to serve the financial and legal interests of a private group. The evidence proves that the instruction to arrest did not originate within SAPS (South African Police Service) but was directed by Ragi Moonsamy, owner of Fisherman’s Bend, and Keith Broad/IB, owners of 16 Leirmans Road. These individuals, through their proxies, Sergeant Stevens and Wouter de Swardt, ensured the arrest was carried out at the exact moment it would deliver maximum advantage to their objectives.
The date of the arrest was not arbitrary. It was carefully selected to coincide with critical legal proceedings and to eliminate my ability to challenge the fraudulent claims being made against me. The statistical probability of all key events aligning on this specific date without orchestration is mathematically impossible.
The primary objective behind the arrest was to facilitate an unopposed eviction order. Having already lost multiple court battles, Keith Broad had one remaining strategy: to fabricate rental arrears and use them as justification for eviction. The issue was that no rent was outstanding—it had always been paid quarterly in advance. However, their July 2022 illegal eviction, where they forcibly took possession of 16 Leirmans Road through assault, lock changes, and perjury-driven protection orders, had made it impossible for me to re-enter and use the property. By ensuring I was arrested, Broad and his legal team could proceed with their eviction application without opposition. The application was submitted on December 13, 2022, and I was arrested the very next morning—ensuring I was unaware of the submission and unable to challenge it.
At the same time, the arrest was used to confiscate all my equipment, documents, and data, removing the very evidence that would have exposed their fraud. Every device, hard drive, and business record in my possession was seized on the same day as the appeal submission. Without access to my records, mounting a legal defense became nearly impossible, especially given that I was now incarcerated in Pollsmoor Prison, where legal visits were restricted, and communications severely limited.
The timing also facilitated an illegal eviction at 16 Leirmans Road. While the focus was on my arrest at Fisherman’s Bend, Wouter de Swardt and Denis Dalton carried out an unauthorized raid on 16 Leirmans Road. No warrant was obtained, and no legal justification existed for this operation. However, with me in custody, Broad and his associates were free to proceed as if they had already secured lawful possession.
The Seizure Of My Properties Was Not An End In Itself—It Was A Means To A Financial Windfall.
The seizure of my properties was not an end in itself—it was a means to a financial windfall. The property at 16 Leirmans Road, which had been valued at R18 million when I signed the lease, was placed on the market for R31 million within days of my arrest. This was despite the landlords having no legal right to sell—a fact they disregarded, confident that my imprisonment would prevent me from contesting the sale.
The arrest also served a critical function in media manipulation. By ensuring I was detained at the height of the festive season, they could create a wave of public outrage, fuelled by false articles and planted media narratives. Guests who had booked legitimate accommodations arrived to find locked doors, unaware that the cause was an illegal eviction, not a scam. Rather than informing them of the true circumstances, the orchestrators allowed the chaos to unfold, then presented these guests as new victims to bolster their fraud allegations against me.
Beyond financial and legal destruction, the arrest was designed to inflict maximum reputational and operational damage. The peak rental season in Cape Town runs from mid-December to mid-April, generating the highest revenues of the year. The timing of my arrest ensured that I could not manage bookings, process payments, or maintain business continuity. The revenue lost from this period exceeded R10 million, directly benefiting those who had taken control of the properties. At the same time, the landlords demanded that I continue paying rent and utilities for properties I had been illegally evicted from, creating a situation where I was expected to finance my own financial destruction.
The December arrest was not an isolated event—it was part of a broader campaign. Every step was timed to specific legal and financial objectives, ensuring that I was removed as an obstacle at precisely the moments they needed me silenced. The facts, the documentation, and the evidence leave no room for doubt. This was not a police operation—it was a calculated, criminal attack using state power as a weapon.
CONSORTIUM'S MOTIVE
Landlord Adverts Prove Massive Rental Increases After My Transformations
Irrefutable Evidence: Same Properties, Same Owners — Now Worth 300% TO 1,600% More
These are the landlords’ own property adverts — published after my arrest and eviction — showing rental prices hundreds of percent higher than when I first leased the same units.
The dramatic increases are a direct result of the transformations I carried out during my tenancy, investing my own time and money.
These increases were not due to market conditions or landlord improvements, but to my renovations alone. This strip forms irrefutable evidence of the financial value I added — and exposes the true motive behind the coordinated arrests and illegal evictions: to reclaim my upgraded properties and relet them at vastly increased rents.
On December 14, 2022, while all attention was on my arrest at 32 Fisherman’s Bend, an illegal, unauthorized, and completely unsanctioned police operation was carried out at 16 Leirmans Road. This covert operation, orchestrated by Sergeant Stevens, Wouter de Swardt, Keith Broad, and Denis Dalton, was not part of any legal police investigation. It was a fraudulent, self-serving raid disguised as an official police action, executed to seize control of the property through unlawful means.
Despite the dramatic scale of the Fisherman’s Bend operation—featuring a SWAT team, dozens of officers, and full media coverage—the only officially sanctioned action that day was a seizure warrant for my equipment at Fisherman’s Bend. No warrant existed for my arrest, nor for any activity at 16 Leirmans Road. Yet, under the cover of the spectacle at Fisherman’s Bend, a secondary and completely illegal raid was conducted at Leirmans Road, violating multiple court orders, interdicts, and legal protections..
The Purpose: Seizing Control Of 16 Leirmans Road Through Force
The primary objective of the illegal raid was to regain control of 16 Leirmans Road, which had been lawfully leased and occupied under my agreement. The property had been illegally taken once before, in July 2022, through a violent and unlawful eviction carried out by Keith & Inge Broad and his associates. After the courts ruled against them, they needed a new strategy—one that circumvented legal channels entirely. With my arrest ensuring that I could not respond, they saw the opportunity to seize the property permanently.
Wouter de Swardt and Denis Dalton, accompanied by handpicked SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, entered the property under the pretence of an official raid. They arrested the housekeeper, detained the remaining occupants, and systematically removed anyone who might later challenge their actions. The girlfriend of another tenant, OS, was given an ultimatum—leave immediately or face arrest. This intimidation ensured that there were no witnesses left to dispute what happened..
The Evidence Of Collusion: Conversations And Coordination
The most damning evidence of the operation’s true nature came directly from those involved. During the raid, Wouter de Swardt was overheard calling Inge Broad, the property owner’s wife, and saying, “We have got him; he won’t be coming back this time.” This was not a police action—it was a handover. Minutes later, when Wouter de Swardt arrived at Fisherman’s Bend, he was seen presenting the keys to 16 Leirmans Road to Sergeant Stevens, who responded approvingly. The exchange of keys—not evidence, not legal documents—was the real purpose of the day’s events.
Further confirmation came from the housekeeper’s testimony. As an independent eyewitness with no ties to either side, his account is particularly compelling. He later revealed that the police officers and Wouter de Swardt explicitly discussed their plan to ensure that I would remain incarcerated long enough for the property transfer to be finalized..
The Use Of Intimidation And Threats
To ensure compliance, severe intimidation tactics were used. The housekeeper was told that if he resisted or ran, he would be shot. He was then handcuffed and transported to Fisherman’s Bend, where he was used as a pawn in the broader operation. His passport was taken, and he was forced to participate in staged photographs, further cementing the false narrative that the evictions were voluntary and lawful..
The Role Of Wouter De Swardt: The Man With No Authority
A striking element of the illegal operation was the absolute authority exercised by Wouter de Swardt. Despite being a private investigator with no legal standing or police powers, he ran the entire operation. SAPS (South African Police Service) officers deferred to him, he issued commands, conducted searches, and dictated the course of events..
The Cover-Up And Aftermath
With the illegal eviction complete and the property handed over, the conspirators ensured that their actions would be difficult to challenge. Phones were confiscated, messages deleted, and occupants were evicted in a manner designed to erase all traces of wrongdoing. To further strengthen their deception, they recorded staged videos of the tenants leaving, forcing them to say that they were not being removed under duress.
The housekeeper later realized he had been tricked and used. After being promised a new job by those who took over the property, he was abandoned and left without work. The entire operation had been designed for one purpose: to remove all obstacles to the fraudulent takeover of 16 Leirmans Road..
The Significance Of The Illegal Secret Operation
This was not an isolated event—it was part of a systemic abuse of power where private individuals weaponized SAPS for financial gain. The collusion between police, private security, and landlords allowed them to execute a completely illegal raid under the guise of law enforcement. It was a state-sanctioned home invasion carried out under false pretences.
With my arrest ensuring I could not challenge them, and the property unlawfully seized, they achieved exactly what they had planned. This chapter stands as one of the most shocking and brazen acts of criminality in the entire case.
CORRUPT MANEUVERS
KEITH BROAD'S 13-DEC 22 APPLICATION & SERG STEVENS 13-DEC-22 SEIZURE WARRANT
On December 13, 2022, two legal actions unfolded in perfect synchrony: Keith Broad submitted his appeal against the November court ruling, while Serg Stevens applied for a seizure warrant that would prevent any defense against that appeal.
The warrant was not only timed to coincide with the application but was illegally used to confiscate critical equipment and ensure absence by illegally arresting me - an absence that was necessary for Keith Broad to secure a favourable ruling. The evidence exposes a deliberate obstruction tactic. where 'legal' mechanisms were weaponized to eliminate opposition and manipulate judicial process.
The SAPS (South African Police Service) docket presented against me is perhaps the most damning evidence of all—not against me, but against those who orchestrated my arrest and persecution. After seven months of requests, I finally obtained the docket, more than a year and a half after the alleged incidents. What was inside confirmed everything I had long suspected. It was not an investigation. It was not even a pretence of an investigation. It was an empty shell of a document, carefully curated to serve a specific, unlawful agenda.
The docket contained not a single piece of legitimate investigatory evidence from Sergeant Duna, Sergeant Stevens, Belville Commercial Crime, Hout Bay SAPS (South African Police Service), or Camps Bay SAPS (South African Police Service). This was not a criminal case—it was a coordinated attempt to manufacture charges, timed precisely to align with civil litigation. The moment this document was unsealed, it became evident why SAPS (South African Police Service) had fought so hard to withhold it.
A Fraud Docket Without Fraud Evidence
Fraud cases are among the most complex and document-heavy criminal investigations, requiring substantial forensic and financial analysis. Even a single fraud charge typically results in a massive docket, spanning thousands of pages, containing financial records, forensic reports, and documented transactions. In my case, there were five fraud counts—and yet the docket was practically empty. If these were real fraud charges, there would have been bank records from my accounts and those of alleged victims, transactional evidence proving misrepresentation or theft, independent forensic analysis validating the claims, and testimony from multiple financial and legal experts. Instead, not a single legitimate financial document was included.
Why They Delayed Providing The Docket
It became clear why SAPS (South African Police Service) resisted handing over the docket for so long. What it contained—or more accurately, what it didn’t contain—revealed the fraud behind the so-called fraud case. There were no arrest warrants for either the August or December arrests, no request for an arrest warrant in August, and two magistrates rejected the December warrant request. The only warrant granted was a search and seizure warrant, signed internally after two magistrates had already denied it. Every single affidavit regarding my immigration status was false.
The only reason I eventually received the docket was because I had filed representations to the Senior Public Prosecutor, making it essential to see the supposed evidence. Even then, Sergeant Stevens and Belville Commercial Crime resisted, only releasing it when compelled by court order.
The Investigation That Never Happened
Despite the massive police resources allocated to this so-called fraud case, the docket revealed a shocking truth—not a single piece of independent evidence was ever collected. Consider the resources at their disposal: Wouter de Swardt was engaged full-time for a year, conducting private surveillance and actively interfering in legal matters. Mario Boffa lived inside my home for two months, accessing personal documents, financial records, and business operations. Denis Dalton, Johan Schalkwyk, and Andre du Rand all had access to my laptops, files, and home.
Multiple SAPS (South African Police Service) divisions—including Hout Bay and Camps Bay—collaborated directly with Wouter de Swardt. Media24 actively solicited “victims” by publishing over 70 fabricated statements, recruiting complainants to fit their narrative. SAPS confiscated every one of my devices, hard drives, and backups covering five to eight years of data. With access to this unprecedented level of material, SAPS (South African Police Service) should have compiled overwhelming evidence. Instead, they found nothing.
What The Docket Contained (Or Didn’t Contain)
The docket’s complete lack of content speaks volumes about the fraudulent nature of this case. Sergeant Duna contributed absolutely nothing. Sergeant Stevens added only two false affidavits and attempted to insert an immigration charge four months after the arrest. Belville Commercial Crime, despite supposedly leading the investigation, provided nothing. Hout Bay SAPS and Camps Bay SAPS (South African Police Service) contributed nothing. Not a single legitimate witness statement was included.
In contrast, the only contributions came from the consortium members and their legal team. Their statements were timed precisely to coincide with civil litigation deadlines, proving that the entire case was constructed to gain a strategic legal advantage rather than to investigate an actual crime..
The Statistical Impossibility Of Coincidence
One of the most damning aspects of the docket is its timeline. Every action, new affidavit, and fabricated charge was introduced at precisely the moments that benefited the consortium’s civil court cases. This was not random—it was designed. My August arrest occurred just before a critical court ruling on eviction. My December arrest happened the same week as my challenge to their unlawful seizure of properties. The Media24 articles were released in sync with these legal actions, reinforcing the false narrative. No additional “evidence” was ever added after my arrests—because the arrests themselves were the real objective.
The mathematical probability of these key events aligning by chance is near zero. Once calculated, the odds exceed those of winning a global lottery multiple times over..
The Real Purpose of the Docket
The absence of evidence and the deliberate timing of procedural actions prove one thing: this docket was never meant for prosecution—it was only ever meant to incarcerate me. A genuine fraud investigation would have required extensive evidence-gathering, financial analysis, and interviews. None of this was done. If the prosecution had believed in their case, they would have pursued a trial. Instead, once the property was seized, all activity ceased. The fact that multiple magistrates refused to issue arrest warrants, yet SAPS (South African Police Service) proceeded anyway, confirms unlawful conduct..
Conclusion: A Case Built To Fail, Designed To Harm
This docket was not an oversight or an example of police incompetence—it was a deliberate abuse of the legal system. The case was never meant to go to trial, because trial was never the goal. The true purpose of the docket was to keep me detained long enough for the consortium to complete their illegal property seizures, to fabricate legitimacy for a fraudulent case and justify illegal media campaigns, and to drain my resources, sabotage my legal defense, and prevent me from fighting back.
This chapter lays bare the systemic corruption that allowed this to happen. From SAPS (South African Police Service) to private investigators to media outlets, every element was orchestrated to ensure that a case with no foundation in law or evidence resulted in my arrest and incarceration. This was not law enforcement. This was an operation designed to silence and destroy.
A "DOCKET" IN NAME ONLY
A Breakdown of Manipulated Arrests, False Charges, and Missing Evidence
This chart documents how the entire docket timeline was orchestrated to serve the consortium’s civil objectives, rather than a legitimate criminal investigation.
With zero investigatory contributions from SAPS and the investigating officers, the case relied entirely on fabricated submissions, misrepresented affidavits, and strategic delays to manipulate court rulings.
The arrests directly align with major litigation battles—revealing how the criminal justice system was weaponized for private interests rather than justice.
The December 14, 2022, arrest was not an act of law enforcement; it was a pre-planned, orchestrated operation designed to remove me as an obstacle, facilitate financial gains for private individuals, and push through fraudulent legal applications. Sergeant Stevens was not merely involved—he was instrumental in executing and enabling a deliberate and unlawful abuse of state power for private interests..
A Manufactured Operation Driven By Private Agendas
The operation was built on layers of deception, using fabricated media reports, false affidavits, and procedural manipulation to justify actions that had no legal basis. The narrative constructed in the press—of a dangerous fraudster preying on unsuspecting landlords—was entirely false, but it served a purpose: it legitimized the unlawful arrest, provided a pretext for the operation, ensured maximum media exposure to shape public perception before legal proceedings, sabotaged my ability to obtain bail, and created a false impression that my incarceration was necessary and justified.
The Pre-Designed Strategy: Arrest First, Justify Later
From the outset, this was never about conducting a legitimate investigation—it was about ensuring I was detained long enough for the real objectives to be achieved. The evidence proves that there was no arrest warrant for either my August or December arrests, two magistrates had refused the application for an arrest warrant before SAPS (South African Police Service) used an internal seizure warrant to execute the operation, every single immigration-related affidavit was fabricated and known to be false by the officers submitting them, and the docket was an afterthought, cobbled together to retroactively justify what had already taken place.
The Role Of The Fabricated Media Campaign
One of the most significant weapons in this operation was the press. The entire media campaign was orchestrated by Wouter de Swardt, Keith and Inge Broad, and their legal team. These individuals did not merely provide information to the media—they controlled the narrative, dictated the timing, and ensured the articles aligned with their legal objectives. Every article was timed to coincide with key legal proceedings, designed to manufacture “victims” while concealing the true perpetrators. The campaign was used to isolate me socially and professionally, ensuring that employees, business associates, and even potential witnesses distanced themselves. News24 articles were explicitly referenced in court documents as if they were independent findings rather than coordinated propaganda.
Using The Arrest To Railroad Fraudulent Court Applications
The most damning evidence of collusion is found in the legal actions filed immediately after my arrest. Within 24 hours, Keith Broad had filed a legal application that relied entirely on the December arrest (which he orchestrated), the August arrest (which he initiated), a list of criminal cases (which he and his associates had engineered), News articles (which he and his associates had written and planted), and the immigration charge (which was added at the last moment after all other charges had been thrown out). Keith Broad’s application presented these elements as separate, independent facts that had simply “transpired,” omitting his direct role in all of them. He deliberately withheld key details, such as the dismissal of previous charges, the absence of warrants, and the illegal seizure of my properties.
The Economic Incentives Behind My Arrest
Beyond legal manipulation, there were massive financial incentives tied to my incarceration. Keith Broad put 16 Leirmans Road up for sale at R31 million within days of my arrest, despite having no legal right to possession. The property had been valued at R18 million when I took the lease. The landlords immediately began earning rental income at rates triple what I had paid, profiting directly from the improvements I had made. By ensuring I remained in Pollsmoor, they prevented me from launching legal challenges that would have stopped these transactions.
How The Media And Criminal Justice System Were Used To “Launder” Lies
The operation worked because it followed a clear pattern of recycling falsehoods until they appeared credible: the landlords fabricated allegations, knowing they were false, and used a “professional private investigator” (Wouter de Swardt) to package these lies as an “investigation.” This material was fed to the press, creating a false public narrative. That media coverage was then cited in legal applications as “evidence” of wrongdoing. The fraudulent legal applications were used to justify my incarceration, and while I was in Pollsmoor, these same lies were leveraged to extend my detention and accelerate property seizures.
This systematic laundering of falsehoods was designed so that by the time it reached the courts, the deception was complete. None of the original authors of the allegations appeared connected to the final application, despite being its sole originators.
Why The Arrest Was Designed For Maximum Damage
The exact timing of my December arrest was not random—it was precision-engineered to coincide with legal and financial deadlines that ensured my total incapacitation. My arrest coincided precisely with the submission of Broad’s eviction application. It was timed to ensure my detention lasted through the peak tourism season, when my business generated its highest revenues. It aligned with the timeframe for appeal deadlines, ensuring I could not challenge the fraudulent rulings. It guaranteed that spoliation proceedings to recover my properties could not be launched before Broad had solidified his fraudulent claim to them.
The Final Objective: Removing Me As An Obstacle
Sergeant Stevens’ operation was not about investigating crime—it was about ensuring I would be unable to fight back. The confiscation of all my devices, documents, and records was a deliberate move to destroy my ability to defend myself. The objections to my bail, based on false affidavits, were designed to keep me incarcerated long enough for Keith Broad and his associates to finalize their property seizures. Even after all charges were thrown out, additional fabricated charges were added purely to extend my time in Pollsmoor.
Conclusion: A Deliberate Abuse Of State Power For Private Gain
The December operation was not a police action—it was a criminal enterprise conducted under the guise of law enforcement. Every element of my arrest, detention, and prosecution was orchestrated for the benefit of private individuals. SAPS was not acting independently; it was executing the instructions of those who stood to gain financially and legally. The timing, the fabricated evidence, and the post-arrest legal manoeuvres all prove that this was not coincidence—it was collusion.
This chapter exposes the reality behind the operation: a state-sanctioned attack designed to incapacitate me long enough for my assets to be stolen, my reputation to be destroyed, and my ability to fight back to be permanently crippled.
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The December 14, 2022, Arrest Was Not a Legitimate Police Action
It was an orchestrated operation designed to ensure my detention for as long as possible, eliminate my ability to challenge fraudulent legal actions, and facilitate financial gain for private individuals. Sergeant Stevens played a central role in executing this plan, using fabricated affidavits, media manipulation, and procedural abuse to justify actions that had no legal basis. This chapter exposes the precise methods used to turn law enforcement into a tool for private vendettas.
The timing of my arrest was no coincidence. Just 24 hours before, Keith Broad filed a legal application that was entirely dependent on my incarceration. Without an arrest, his claim to evict me had no merit. This was not a criminal investigation—it was a strategic manoeuvre to ensure I could not contest the eviction or challenge their fraudulent claims in court. The fact that the arrest came immediately after multiple legal setbacks for Broad and his associates proves that law enforcement was being weaponized to resolve a private property dispute.
The Operation was Built on a Foundation of Lies
There was no valid arrest warrant—two magistrates had already refused the application before SAPS (South African Police Service) proceeded anyway, relying on a seizure warrant that had no legal authority to justify an arrest. Every single immigration-related affidavit in the docket was false, deliberately misrepresenting facts to create the illusion of a case. The docket itself was an afterthought, assembled long after my arrest to justify an operation that had already taken place.
Beyond the arrest, the operation’s true objectives became clear in the aftermath. Within days, 16 Leirmans Road—previously valued at R18 million—was placed on the market for R31 million, despite Broad having no legal right to possession. At the same time, the landlords of 32 Fisherman’s Bend immediately began collecting inflated rental income on properties I had been unlawfully removed from. The economic incentives behind my arrest were undeniable—by ensuring my prolonged detention, those who orchestrated the operation stood to make millions.
The arrest was designed not just to remove me from my properties but to destroy my ability to defend myself. By ensuring I was in Pollsmoor, Sergeant Stevens and his associates guaranteed that I could not access legal counsel, challenge fraudulent claims, or respond to false media reports. All of this was carefully timed to coincide with peak tourism season, when my business generated the highest revenues, ensuring maximum financial damage. The result was complete incapacitation—exactly as intended.
This chapter details how the December operation was not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of coordinated actions designed to ensure I was unable to fight back. From the fabricated police case to the strategic media campaign and fraudulent legal filings, every element was aligned to serve private financial interests. The facts and timeline leave no room for doubt—this was not justice, but a premeditated attack using state power as a weapon.
The Illegal Use Of A Seizure Warrant To Justify Arrest
The seizure warrant executed on December 14, 2022, was unlawfully used as a pretext for an arrest that had been repeatedly denied by the courts. At no point did SAPS (South African Police Service) have an arrest warrant—two magistrates had explicitly refused to grant one. Instead of strengthening their case or dropping the request, SAPS (South African Police Service) circumvented legal oversight by securing an internally approved seizure warrant, which does not and has never conferred the authority to detain a person. This was a clear and deliberate abuse of legal process.
The Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, makes a strict distinction between a seizure warrant and an arrest warrant. A seizure warrant allows for the confiscation of property—it does not authorize the arrest, detention, or interrogation of a suspect. Yet, despite this fundamental legal principle, SAPS (South African Police Service) proceeded to carry out a full-scale arrest operation under the guise of executing a seizure..
Judicial Rejections And The Deliberate Workaround
The application for an arrest warrant had already been denied by two separate magistrates, highlighting that there was no legal basis for my detention. Rather than complying with these rulings, Sergeant Stevens pursued an internal workaround, obtaining a seizure warrant signed off by a superior officer within SAPS (South African Police Service) itself, bypassing judicial oversight entirely.
To justify this manoeuvre, SAPS (South African Police Service) falsely claimed that the seizure was urgent, despite clear evidence to the contrary:
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The case had been inactive for a full year.
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No new evidence had been introduced since Paula Disberry’s submission six months earlier.
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There was no immediate risk of evidence destruction.
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I had resided at the same property for over a year and was not a flight risk.
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SAPS had already confiscated my passport, making it impossible for me to flee.
Had there been a legitimate need for seizure, SAPS (South African Police Service) would have obtained judicial approval through the proper channels. Instead, the seizure warrant became a smokescreen for an arrest that had no legal foundation..
An Unlawful Arrest Disguised As A Seizure Operation
A legally executed operation would have required SAPS to:
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Obtain a magistrate-approved arrest warrant.
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Execute the arrest based on proper judicial authorization.
Secure a separate seizure warrant for evidence collection if needed.
Instead, they:
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Bypassed judicial review by signing off on their own seizure warrant.
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Falsely claimed that the seizure warrant justified an arrest.
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Proceeded with an unlawful detention despite knowing that no magistrate had authorized it.
This was not an error—it was a coordinated abuse of power to execute an arrest that had already been deemed unlawful.
Procedural Violations: The Same Docket Was Shopped Around Until Saps Got The Answer They Wanted
Even if an arrest warrant had been granted at some stage, it still would have been unlawful due to the improper way SAPS (South African Police Service) handled the case:
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SAPS (South African Police Service) applied for an arrest warrant and were rejected.
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They then took the same docket to another magistrate, who also rejected it.
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Rather than accept these rulings, SAPS (South African Police Service) found a way to bypass the courts entirely.
Under South African law, law enforcement cannot repeatedly reapply for a warrant until they find a magistrate willing to approve it. If an application is denied, the only lawful course of actSAPS (South African Police Service) is to either:
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Gather new evidence to support the request.
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Drop the case.
SAPS (South African Police Service) did neither. Instead, they pushed forward with their operation, knowing full well that no legal authority had been granted.
The Seizure Warrant As A Tactical Cover For A False Arrest
The seizure warrant did not authorize an arrest, yet SAPS (South African Police Service) carried out a full-scale operation as though it did. The consequences of this include:
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A complete misrepresentation of legal procedures.
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A direct violation of due process, given that magistrates had explicitly rejected the arrest warrant.
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A premeditated act of deception—treating a seizure warrant as if it conferred the power to detain.
By obtaining an illegitimate seizure warrant, SAPS (South African Police Service) was able to:
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Operate under the false pretence of legitimacy.
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Circumvent the repeated denials of an arrest warrant by magistrates.
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Mask the true intent of the operation—to detain me unlawfully.
The Consequences Of An Unlawful Arrest
This was not a procedural error—it was a deliberate and premeditated violation of my constitutional rights. The absence of an arrest warrant meant:
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I was unlawfully detained without judicial approval.
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I was removed from my home under false pretences.
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I was never informed of any legitimate legal basis for my arrest.
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I was deprived of my freedom without due process.
This constitutes wrongful arrest and false imprisonment, and SAPS (South African Police Service) officers involved must be held accountable under South African law.
Violations Under South African Law
The misuse of a seizure warrants to justify an arrest is not just procedurally flawed—it is unlawful under South African law.
Under Section 21 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977):
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A seizure warrant does not grant the power to arrest.
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An arrest requires a separate, judicially authorized arrest warrant.
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Even in urgent cases, judicial oversight is required before a suspect can be detained.
Under Section 35(1) of the Constitution of South Africa, every arrested person has the right:
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To be informed of the reason for their detention.
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To challenge the lawfulness of their arrest.
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Not to be deprived of their freedom arbitrarily.
SAPS (South African Police Service) knowingly violated these principles. The arrest was not an accident—it was a premeditated abuse of power..
Legal Action & Holding Saps Accountable
Despite multiple opportunities to return my property and justify their actions, SAPS (South African Police Service) has refused to comply. The following legal actions remain available:
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A High Court Application for a Mandamus Order to compel SAPS (South African Police Service) to return unlawfully retained property.
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A Civil Claim for Wrongful Arrest & False Imprisonment based on the unlawful execution of an arrest without a warrant.
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A Formal Complaint to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for abuse of power and misconduct.
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A Constitutional Challenge for violations of my rights under Section 35 of the Bill of Rights.
This case is not just about individual wrongdoing—it is about a deliberate, systemic abuse of state power for private gain. This chapter documents, with legal precision, how SAPS (South African Police Service) manipulated legal procedures to execute an unlawful arrest, making a mockery of judicial oversight and due process.
Deployment Of An Armed Swat Team Without Justification
On the morning of December 14, 2022, a heavily armed SWAT team forcibly entered my residence in a high-profile raid. The scale of the operation bore no relation to the charges cited in the warrant, which made no reference to violent crime or any justification for a tactical unit's involvement. The officers forced entry into every room, blowing doors open despite them being unlocked, which clearly indicated this was not an operation designed for procedural law enforcement, but one intended for spectacle, intimidation, and media coverage.
The Pretext For The Arrest And Procedural Irregularities
This chapter documents how the arrest was not a standard law enforcement action but a choreographed takedown.
There was no valid arrest warrant—several magistrates had rejected SAPS (South African Police Service)’s application.
A seizure warrant was used instead, unlawfully employed as justification for an arrest, despite seizure warrants having no legal standing to detain an individual.
The excessive force employed, including armed tactical units, had no basis in law and was grossly disproportionate to the nature of the case.
Direct Involvement Of Private Individuals In A State Operation
Most concerning was the presence and participation of private individuals, including Wouter de Swardt and Denis Dalton, who had no official standing within SAPS (South African Police Service) but were granted unrestricted access to my home and were seen directing officers.
Wouter De Swardt entered my private residence during the raid, taking photographs and issuing orders to SAPS (South African Police Service) officers. He was observed coordinating with Sergeant Stevens, ensuring media coverage was set up in advance of my arrest. Dennis Dalton and Ollie Schalkwyk were actively involved in the raid and subsequent media manipulation, despite neither holding any law enforcement authority.
The presence of these individuals within the arrest operation demonstrates a private vendetta being carried out using state resources..
The Fabricated Narrative And Search For Non-Existent Evidence
Throughout the raid, officers were not searching for evidence related to the charges in the docket. Instead:
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They ignored key documents, files, and financial records, focusing instead on specific locations in my home.
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They asked repeatedly about a safe containing "black diamonds and cash," a clear indication that SAPS (South African Police Service) had been fed false intelligence by Wouter De Swardt or other private actors.
Despite tearing through my residence and seizing my electronics, no evidence of any alleged crimes was found—because none existed.
This demonstrates the December operation was not about law enforcement but about achieving an entirely different objective—removing me, taking possession of properties, and gaining financial and legal advantage..
The Media Coordination And Orchestrated Public Perception
As part of this broader strategy, SAPS (South African Police Service), under the direction of Sergeant Stevens and De Swardt, ensured that my arrest was staged for maximum public humiliation:
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Journalists were pre-warned of my arrest and arrived before I was taken into custody.
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Instead of allowing me to be taken discreetly, SAPS (South African Police Service) parked the police vehicle in full view of the media.
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I was deliberately paraded around the vehicle for the benefit of waiting photographers.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) deliberately rejected requests to allow me to shield my face, ensuring maximum media exposure.
This was not about enforcing the law—it was about constructing a public perception of guilt before any legal process had taken place.
The Transfer Of Property Keys: Evidence Of Unlawful Collusion
One of the clearest indicators of corruption came immediately after my arrest. SAPS (South African Police Service) officers handed over the keys to 16 Leirmans Road to Wouter de Swardt—without any court order or legal justification.
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This property was my legal residence, and I was the only lawful occupant.
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There was no eviction order, yet SAPS (South African Police Service) facilitated an illegal handover of possession.
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Minutes after I was taken away, the owners arrived, clearly having been pre-warned.
This action demonstrates SAPS (South African Police Service) was actively working for private parties, not executing a lawful arrest. By removing me and handing over possession to the landlords, SAPS directly violated eviction laws..
Magistrate’s Rejection Of The Arrest Warrant And SAPS (South African Police Service)' Breach Of Process
The December arrest was executed despite multiple magistrates having rejected an arrest warrant, confirming the lack of probable cause.
SAPS (South African Police Service) continued to present the same case to different magistrates until they found a workaround—a seizure warrant, which they misused to justify the arrest.
The police were obligated to comply with judicial decisions but actively sought ways to ignore them, a direct breach of legal process and judicial authority..
Legal Violations And Grounds For Civil And Criminal Action
This operation was not just improper—it was illegal. The execution of the arrest violated multiple sections of the Criminal Procedure Act and constitutional protections under the Bill of Rights.
Unlawful Arrest & False Imprisonment:
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Section 35 of the South African Constitution guarantees the right not to be detained arbitrarily
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SAPS knowingly detained me without a valid arrest warrant.
Illegal Eviction:
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The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998 (PIE Act) prohibits evictions without a court order.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) facilitated an illegal eviction by forcefully removing me and handing my property to private parties.
Abuse of Power & Malicious Prosecution:
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The docket contained knowingly false affidavits.
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State resources were used for private financial gain.
Collusion Between Private Actors and SAPS:
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The direct involvement of De Swardt and Dalton in my arrest and property seizure breaches multiple laws regulating police conduct.
Conclusion: A State-Sanctioned Private Vendetta
The December arrest was never about law enforcement. It was a calculated operation, carried out under the guise of legality but designed to achieve private financial objectives. The level of coordination between SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, private individuals, and the media demonstrates a clear pattern of misconduct that requires accountability at the highest levels.
This chapter exposes the deliberate orchestration behind the arrest, the direct abuse of state power for private gain, and the undeniable procedural violations that tainted every aspect of the operation.
The Most Investigated Person—Yet No Evidence Produced
Over the past two and a half years, a staggering number of individuals, organizations, and institutions have scrutinized my actions, finances, and transactions. Despite the unprecedented level of investigation, no evidence has ever been produced to support the allegations made against me. Every attempt—whether through formal law enforcement, media-driven narratives, or private investigative efforts—has resulted in nothing but speculation and fabricated claims.
This chapter documents the extensive scrutiny I have faced, who has conducted these investigations, and why the complete absence of evidence is not just an anomaly but proof of a deliberate and coordinated attack..
The Scope Of Investigations And The Failure To Produce Evidence
The scale of investigations against me has been unparalleled:
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Full access granted to all my financial records and banking transactions—yet no fraudulent activity was found.
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All personal and business devices seized by SAPS (South African Police Service), including hard drives spanning 5-8 years—yet no evidence of fraud or misrepresentation was discovered.
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Multiple private investigators hired, including Wouter de Swardt, tasked with finding anything incriminating—yet no legitimate findings ever emerged.
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Investigations by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Senior State Prosecutor—who ultimately rejected and withdrew all charges.
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Repeated scrutiny in criminal and civil courts, with 21 appearances in Wynberg Magistrates’ Court and several High Court cases—yet I have been exonerated at every stage.
Every institution with unrestricted access to my business operations, communications, and financial records has found the same thing—there is no fraud because no fraud ever took place.
The Systematic Weaponization Of Investigations
This campaign was not about law enforcement or justice—it was about weaponizing investigations to create the illusion of wrongdoing. The individuals orchestrating this attack knew that:
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They didn’t need real evidence—they only needed to fabricate allegations that sounded plausible.
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The media would amplify accusations without scrutiny, reinforcing false claims through repetition.
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SAPS (South African Police Service) would seize documents, equipment, and financial records, not to investigate a crime, but to paralyze my ability to fight back legally.
Had any real evidence existed, it would have surfaced at one of the numerous critical legal moments, including
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My bail hearings—where the state was forced to justify the charges.
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The NPA’s decision-making process—which ultimately resulted in case dismissals due to lack of evidence.
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Civil proceedings where my business and financial records were examined in detail.
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Instead, the accusations were recycled, manipulated, and strategically delayed sustaining an ongoing legal and reputational attack—despite the fact that the allegations had already been disproven multiple times.
The Illusion Of Evidence: Media Complicity In A Fabricated Narrative
One of the key strategies behind this prolonged campaign has been the deliberate creation of an illusion of evidence. This was achieved through:
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Media reports repeating baseless claims without verification.
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The strategic leaking of misleading legal documents to journalists, implying wrongdoing where none existed.
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The use of public accusations to pressure SAPS (South African Police Service) into taking action, despite the lack of substantiated claims.
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The deliberate failure to disclose when allegations had been dismissed or disproven.
A prime example of this manipulation is News24’s coverage, which consistently relied on statements from the consortium—while refusing to engage with or publish the overwhelming counter evidence that dismantled their claims..
Why No Evidence Exists—And Why That’s The Real Story
The complete and total failure to produce a single verifiable piece of incriminating evidence is not an accident—it is the ultimate confirmation that the allegations were fabricated from the outset. Despite unlimited access, unrestricted scrutiny, and years of investigation, there is nothing to show because the allegations were never real.
This chapter lays out the full extent of the investigative efforts, the individuals and organizations involved, and the consistent failure toprovide even the most basic supporting evidence. In doing so, it not only disproves the allegations but exposes the full-scale abuse of legal, media, and law enforcement processes in a coordinated attempt to manufacture a case where none existed.
The Unique Value Of WhatsApp Chats As Evidence
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One of the most compelling forms of proof in any investigation is direct, unaltered digital communication. WhatsApp messages serve as a vital source of factual, timestamped evidence that can be compared against lived experiences, financial transactions, and official documents. Unlike verbal testimony, which is subject to memory lapses or reinterpretation, WhatsApp records provide: Exact timestamps, showing the precise sequence of events.
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Direct conversations, capturing the intent, agreements, and responses in real time.
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Unaltered records, eliminating the possibility of retrospective manipulation.
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Evidence that directly contradicts false statements made in affidavits and media reports.
WhatsApp messages in my possession prove multiple instances where those now claiming to be victims were, in reality, fully aware of the true circumstances at the time. These communications expose:
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The duplicity of landlords who falsely claimed non-payment, despite acknowledging full receipt of funds via WhatsApp.
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The direct coordination between SAPS officers and private individuals ahead of key legal actions.
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The deliberate fabrication of criminal complaints after the fact, with no basis in reality.
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The comparison between WhatsApp evidence and the fabricated allegations in official police records highlights the depth of deceit and intentional misrepresentation by those seeking to frame me.
The Critical Role Of Email Evidence
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Alongside WhatsApp messages, email correspondence provides another indisputable layer of factual evidence. Emails serve as legally admissible documents that track agreements, transactions, and disputes over time. Unlike verbal accounts, they establish:
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Clear intent behind decisions and agreements.
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Time-sequenced records that prevent manipulation of the timeline.
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A factual basis to compare against later claims made in affidavits or legal documents.
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Key findings from my email records include:
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Correspondence proving financial agreements were met in full, despite later claims of unpaid debts.
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Evidence of property owners acknowledging lease agreements and discussing future rental plans, contradicting later eviction attempts.
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Direct emails between SAPS officers and private parties planning my arrests, months before any official investigation was launched.
The combination of WhatsApp and email evidence is devastating to the false narrative constructed against me. These digital records not only confirm the truth but expose the deliberate falsification of statements that have been used to justify police actions, evictions, and fraudulent legal claims.
THE MOST WATCHED & INVESTIGATED PERSON, AND YET NOT AN OUNCE OF EVIDENCE
Systemic Investigations, Fabricated Narratives, and Zero Credible Proof
Despite two and a half years of investigations by more than 70 individuals and organizations, no credible evidence has been found to support the allegations against me.
These investigations included unrestricted access to financial records, business transactions, private correspondence, court proceedings, and seized devices—yet every legal, financial, and institutional review cleared me completely.
The only “evidence” presented has either originated from the consortium itself, been manipulated, or been outright fabricated.
The Proposal Did Not Come From Me—It Came From Them
One of the most critical facts in dismantling the false allegations made by Keith and Inge Broad, Wouter de Swardt, and Media24 is that the proposal to rent and refurbish 16 Leirmans Road did not originate with me—it was brought to me by Keith, Inge, and Gail Broad.
This single fact alone exposes the core deception at the heart of their accusations. Every major false claim they have made—about unauthorized works, unknown business models, and financial disputes—collapses when confronted with the overwhelming evidence that they not only knew about but were the originators of the entire arrangement..
The Allegations Vs. The Reality
The allegations spread across legal filings, police reports, and repeated in major publications such as News24, Die Burger, and Beeld include:
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That I had no permission to carry out refurbishment works on the property.
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That the landlords were unaware of any changes being made.
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That the rental model was a scheme unknown to them.
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That I deliberately paid only a few months' rent before stopping.
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That my intention was never to honour the lease but to manipulate and deceive.
Each of these claims is demonstrably false. Not only did the landlords fully understand and agree to the rental model, but they were the ones who introduced it, structured the proposal around it, and pursued it to achieve their own financial objectives..
Direct Evidence From WhatsApp Conversations
The WhatsApp records between myself and Gail Broad prove beyond any doubt:
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She introduced the property to me on September 13, 2021, as a potential opportunity.
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She described the property as being in “dire need of a revamp,” acknowledging the extent of work required.
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She confirmed that Keith and Inge Broad were fully aware of the proposal and actively involved in discussions.
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She arranged meetings and walkthroughs of the property, explicitly discussing how the rental and refurbishment model would work.
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She confirmed that the landlords had already offered the property for R85,000 per month, showing they were actively seeking this arrangement.
Further messages clearly demonstrate the mutual understanding that the arrangement required substantial capital investment on my part and that the long-term nature of the lease was the only reason such an investment was viable.
The Financial Motive Behind Their Lies
When confronted with the fact that the Broad family themselves originated the proposal, the question arises—why did they later claim otherwise?
The answer is simple: once the transformation of the property was complete and its value had skyrocketed, they saw an opportunity to take back the property while keeping all of the financial benefits.
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Before the refurbishment, the property was valued at R18 million.
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Keith and Inge Broad had struggled to sell it for R24 million before my lease.
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After my investment, they immediately listed it for R31 million.
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They stood to gain R26 million in rental income, increased capital value, and furnishings—all at my expense.
They needed a legal and media strategy to justify an illegal eviction and an attempt to seize the full benefit of the work done—so they fabricated a version of events where they were the victims..
The Clause That Exposed Their Real Intentions
The lease agreement contained a highly unusual clause that, at the time, seemed odd but in hindsight reveals their true intentions. It stated that upon termination of the lease, all furnishings and improvements would become the property of the landlords.
At first glance, this seemed irrelevant—after all, the lease was for five years, and the expectation was that furnishings would need replacing by the end of the term. However, the true purpose of the clause became clear once they started taking steps to end the lease prematurely.
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By cutting the lease short, they could take back the property fully furnished, transformed, and worth millions more.
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They would not have to pay a cent for the improvements I made.
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They could immediately re-list the property at vastly higher rental rates—R15,000 to R25,000 per day—far beyond what they had previously earned.
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By framing the termination as a legal dispute, they could justify keeping all of the assets I had invested in.
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This was not an accident. This was a planned, strategic move to extract maximum value with minimal cost..
The Role Of Media24 In Spreading A Fabricated Narrative
One of the most damaging aspects of this scheme was the complicity of major media outlets in spreading these false allegations as fact.
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Media24 published the false claims without verifying any documentation.
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They never referenced the lease agreement, which would have disproven their claims.
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They ignored the WhatsApp records that showed the landlords' full knowledge and involvement.
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They failed to disclose the financial incentives behind these allegations.
By doing so, they did not just misreport events—they became active participants in a fraudulent legal and financial attack..
Conclusion: The Proposal That Shatters The Lies
The proposal for 16 Leirmans Road came from them, not me.
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They approached me with the idea.
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They structured the deal around a long-term lease and refurbishment plan.
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They fully understood and approved the rental model.
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They knew the scale of works required and encouraged them.
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They planned from the outset to take back the property once the work was done.
The evidence is irrefutable. The WhatsApp messages, emails, lease agreements, and financial records prove that the entire basis of their legal claims, media statements, and police allegations was knowingly false.
This chapter lays out the full factual foundation that demolishes their entire narrative, showing not only the deception but the calculated financial motives that drove it.
RENTAL INCOME BEFORE & AFTER: THE PROOF THEY CAN’T DENY
Documented Revenue Growth That Exposes the Consortium’s False Narrative
This table presents undeniable financial evidence of the rental income before and after the property transformations.
The documented figures show massive percentage increases in occupancy rates and per-night earnings—proving that the properties were strategically improved, not mismanaged.
The consortium’s claims of financial misconduct collapse under the weight of these numbers, which are based on their own rental data.
The Pre-Planned Strategy To Manufacture ‘Victims’ And Criminal Charges
This chapter details the deliberate and systematic efforts by Wouter de Swardt, Keith Broad, Inge Broad, and other members of the consortium to create false fraud allegations where none existed. This was not a reaction to any actual complaints—it was a premeditated scheme designed to fabricate victims, manipulate the media, and weaponize law enforcement.
The key objectives of their plan were clear:
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Create a false perception of large-scale fraud by artificially inflating the number of supposed victims.
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Ensure that guests arriving at the properties had no access to refunds or alternative accommodation, forcing them into financial distress.
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Use those manufactured grievances to file fraudulent criminal charges.
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Leverage these false charges to justify further arrests and extend my detention.
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Use the fabricated allegations in parallel civil proceedings to take control of the properties and seize financial assets.
The Deliberate Failure To Inform Platforms Of The Change Of Control
After my December 2022 arrest, the properties were seized by the landlords and their associates. At no point did they inform Booking.com or other platforms that control had changed, nor did they cancel any upcoming bookings. This was not an oversight—it was a calculated move designed to maximize financial and legal damage.
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Guests continued arriving, completely unaware that the properties had been unlawfully seized.
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Instead of being informed in advance, they were met by Wouter de Swardt, who falsely told them they were victims of a scam.
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No effort was made to direct guests to their platform or payment providers to secure refunds.
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Instead, they were told to report the matter as fraud and to lay criminal charges.
The critical point is that at the time bookings were taken, I was the sole legal tenant and had every right to accept guests. The reason these guests arrived to find no accommodation was not due to any wrongdoing on my part—it was entirely due to the consortium’s intentional refusal to notify platforms of the change in control..
The Role Of Wouter De Swardt: Manufacturing False Complaints
From the outset, Wouter de Swardt was the key architect of the scheme. His role extended far beyond that of a private investigator—he actively staged scenarios to create a false impression of fraud.
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He camped out at the properties, waiting for guests to arrive so he could control the narrative.
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He placed misleading notices on the doors stating that guests had been scammed.
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He pressured guests into filing criminal complaints instead of seeking proper remedies.
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He refused to acknowledge that all guests could have obtained refunds via Booking.com or their credit card providers.
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He compiled a dossier of false claims, which was later used in both civil and criminal proceedings.
The Financial Motive: Why They Needed ‘Victims’ To Remain Out Of Pocket
For the fraud narrative to succeed, it was essential that guests remained out of pocket. If guests had simply received refunds through Booking.com or their card providers, there would be no case for fraud. The entire legal pretext for criminal charges depended on financial losses.
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This is why guests were deliberately steered away from seeking refunds.
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This is why Wouter de Swardt and Keith Broad actively prevented them from contacting their banks or platforms
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This is why they needed to create the illusion that I had taken money and disappeared—despite clear evidence that I had no control over the situation following my arrest.
The Fake ‘Scam’ Narrative Pushed By Media24
One of the most egregious aspects of this scheme was the complicity of the media in spreading the false narrative. Media24, specifically News24, played a direct role in amplifying these baseless allegations:
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They published claims that “hundreds” of guests had been scammed without verifying the details.
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They falsely stated that all payments had been made to my accounts, despite evidence to the contrary.
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They ignored the fact that the guests were intentionally deprived of refunds by Wouter de Swardt and the consortium.
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They actively worked with the consortium to reinforce the fraud narrative.
The Reality Vs. Their False Claims
The facts paint a very different picture:
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There was no scam—the bookings were legitimate, and guests had multiple refund options.
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The only reason guests suffered financial losses was because the consortium deliberately blocked those options.
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The very people claiming fraud were the ones who had seized control of the properties, refused to honour bookings, and refused to provide refunds.
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Every booking could have been resolved through chargebacks or platform refunds, which is exactly why the consortium worked to prevent them.
The Criminal Abuse Of Law Enforcement To Sustain The Scam Narrative
Once they had manufactured false victims, the next step was to weaponize these fabricated claims to justify further legal action against me.
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They compiled a dossier of “victims” that was riddled with inaccuracies and fabrications.
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They presented this document to SAPS (South African Police Service) and the courts to support additional charges.
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They used these claims to argue for continued detention and to stall bail hearings.
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They leveraged the false charges in civil proceedings to justify property seizures.
Conclusion: A Pre-Planned, Coordinated Fraud On The Justice System
The events documented in this chapter are not a collection of mistakes or misunderstandings—they are the result of a coordinated and premeditated strategy to fabricate a criminal case where none existed.
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The failure to notify platforms of the change in control was intentional.
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The manipulation of guests into filing fraud complaints was deliberate.
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The media’s complicity in amplifying false claims was strategic.
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The use of fabricated fraud allegations to justify continued incarceration was calculated.
This chapter exposes the full scope of this fraudulent campaign—how it was planned, how it was executed, and how it was used to manufacture criminal charges out of thin air. It stands as one of the most egregious abuses of legal, media, and law enforcement mechanisms for private financial gain.
The alignment of key legal events in my case with SAPS (South African Police Service) actions, malicious prosecutions, and media narratives is beyond any reasonable statistical probability. This chapter presents irrefutable evidence that the arrests, detentions, and legal manoeuvres were not random occurrences but were deliberate actions designed to eliminate my ability to challenge the consortium's objectives in civil court.
To believe these events where mere coincidences would require accepting statistical odds so astronomical that they exceed the likelihood of winning multiple lottery jackpots in a row..
Key Dates & Statistical Analysis: The Evidence Of Coordination
Three of the most critical court dates in my civil proceedings were:
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August 4, 2022 – The scheduled hearing of my Spoliation Application to restore my lawful possession of the property.
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December 14, 2022 – My High Court application to allow oral evidence, exposing the fabrications in the Broad consortium’s legal arguments.
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March 14, 2023 – The prosecution’s planned withdrawal of all charges, which would have effectively exonerated me.
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These exact dates aligned perfectly with my three unlawful arrests:
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First Arrest – August 4, 2022: Hours before my attorneys were set to argue for the restoration of my tenancy, Wouter de Swardt tracked my phone, forcibly entered my temporary accommodation, and had me arrested—ensuring I could not appear in court.
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Second Arrest – December 14, 2022: Just two days before the expiration of Broad’s window to appeal my successful High Court application, SAPS executed a second unlawful arrest, seizing all my devices to ensure I could not challenge their fabricated claims.
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Third Arrest – March 14, 2023: On the very day the prosecution was expected to drop all charges due to lack of evidence, the investigating officer manufactured a false immigration charge, ensuring that my detention would continue.
The statistical probability of such perfect alignment is less than 1 in 1.3 million—far beyond any rational notion of coincidence..
The Evidence Of Intent: Why The Arrests Were Never Legitimate
If SAPS had been acting in good faith, these prosecutions and arrests would have continued after the landlords regained their properties. Instead, SAPS (South African Police Service) ceased all action immediately once the landlords had achieved their goals, proving that the criminal justice system had been weaponized to serve private financial interests.
The alignment between criminal and civil proceedings—a supposed impossibility given that these two legal systems operate independently—provides overwhelming evidence of corruption.
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No charges were pursued once properties were reclaimed.
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The dockets contained no new evidence, no active investigations, and no legitimate basis for arrests.
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The SAPS officers involved were working at the direct instruction of private individuals, not as part of a legitimate law enforcement effort.
The cessation of SAPS (South African Police Service) involvement after the landlords secured their properties destroys any argument that these arrests were part of a genuine investigation. The law was not being upheld—it was being manipulated..
The Orchestration Of The Media Narrative
Beyond the criminal justice system, this manipulation extended to the media’s role in justifying and amplifying the false claims. A comprehensive review of the Media24 articles shows that every single fabricated claim made by Keith and Inge Broad, Wouter de Swardt, and the consortium was republished—without exception.
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Not a single false claim from Keith & Inge Broad & Wouter de Swardt was excluded from News24’s coverage.
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Not a single allegation made by me, my attorneys, or my witnesses was reported.
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The statistical probability of such total narrative alignment occurring without coordination is 1 in 10⁵⁰—a literal impossibility.
The fact that Media24's false reports were used in legal proceedings as corroboration for Wouter de Swardt and Keith & Inge Broad’s fabrications proves that these articles were not independent journalism but were part of a calculated strategy to legitimize lies through repetition..
The Pattern Extends Beyond The Arrests
The improbability of these coincidences does not stop at the arrests and media coverage. Each fabricated legal charge, each timed police action, and each key civil court event aligned with astonishing precision.
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July 2022: Keith Broad filed a false protection order against me the day before my urgent spoliation application—attempting to bar me from appearing in court.
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October 2022: Paula Disberry suddenly lodged criminal complaints against me just as SAPS (South African Police Service) needed an active case to support my December arrest.
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December 2022: SAPS (South African Police Service) deployed a Special Task Force team, dozens of officers, and illegal search warrants, all to stage an arrest and seizure operation without legal cause.
Each of these actions occurred only at moments where my absence benefited Keith & Inge Broad and Wouter de Swardt. When they no longer needed SAPS (South African Police Service) involvement, no further arrests, charges, or investigations took place..
The Final Proof: Absence Of Any Further Action
The most compelling evidence that my arrests were orchestrated rather than legitimate is the complete and total disappearance of police action after the landlords successfully stole back the properties.
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If I were the criminal SAPS and News24 claimed, why did no further charges emerge?
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Why did all SAPS involvement cease immediately once Broad and his associates achieved their financial goals?
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Why were dockets abandoned, and why did the investigating officers refuse to pursue actual evidence?
The answer is clear: this was never about law enforcement—it was about neutralizing me as a legal and financial obstacle..
Conclusion: A Campaign Of Deliberate Orchestration, Not Coincidence
The mathematical improbability of these events aligning purely by chance exceeds the statistical odds of winning multiple Powerball jackpots.
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Every major event in my criminal case coincided with a pivotal moment in the civil legal battle.
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The SAPS (South African Police Service) actions and criminal complaints perfectly served the Broad consortium’s financial and legal goals.
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The media’s coverage aligned so precisely with WdS’s fabrications that it was statistically impossible to be coincidence.
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No further SAPS (South African Police Service) action occurred after their objectives were achieved.
The criminal justice system was weaponized as a tool of financial and legal warfare, proving beyond any doubt that my arrests were not the result of random investigation, but of deliberate, coordinated abuse of power.
This chapter presents the evidence, statistical analysis, and legal implications of this orchestrated campaign, exposing the full extent of the corruption that facilitated it.
The Question That Needs to Be Asked: Who Is the Real Scammer?
For years, I have been falsely portrayed as a scammer—a narrative pushed by those with a vested interest in destroying my credibility. But the real question is: who is the real scammer? Me—the person who was systematically defrauded, illegally evicted, targeted by corrupt officials, and imprisoned without cause—or Wouter de Swardt, the so-called "investigator" who has orchestrated an elaborate campaign of deceit, manipulation, and outright criminality?
Wouter De Swardt did not just scam me; he scammed the courts, the police, the prosecution service, the guests, the media, and—based on online reviews—dozens, if not hundreds, of members of the public..
A Pattern Of Fraud, Intimidation, And Deception
Wouter de Swardt, under the guise of a forensic investigator, operates a business model built on fraud, intimidation, and the systematic abuse of legal and institutional systems. He does not investigate crimes—he manufactures them. He does not uphold the law—he circumvents it. His influence within SAPS (South African Police Service) and the media has allowed him to manipulate narratives, weaponize police resources for private interests, and facilitate illegal evictions that leave families and tenants stranded.
This is not speculation. It is a proven pattern of behaviour, repeated across multiple cases. His clients pay him to achieve unlawful objectives—no matter how many laws must be broken, how many lies must be told, or how many victims must be created in the process..
The July 22 Illegal Evictions And Assaults: Hypocrisy In Action
One of the most glaring examples of Wouter De Swardt’s criminality is the July 22 illegal evictions and assaults, where his hypocrisy was on full display. This is the same man who has publicly and repeatedly called me a "scammer," yet here he was—leading a group of hired thugs to forcefully remove paying guests from a luxury property in Llandudno in the middle of their stay.
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These were legitimate guests who had booked through Booking.com yet were forcibly removed under false pretences.
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Wouter De Swardt falsely claimed they had been scammed, while he himself orchestrated an unlawful eviction.
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The guests had every legal right to remain, yet Wouter De Swardt and his associate’s used intimidation and threats to remove them.
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He deliberately prevented them from seeking refunds or contacting Booking.com, ensuring they suffered financial losses.
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His actions were not only unlawful but amounted to fraud, intimidation, and assault.
This was not an eviction by legal process—it was an outright criminal act, designed to intimidate and disrupt..
The Media’S Role In Perpetuating Wouter De Swardt’s Lies
Media24 played a direct role in amplifying false allegations, publishing fabricated claims from Wouter De Swardt and his associates without any verification. Over a period spanning August 2022 to February 2023, Media24—through its publications Netwerk24, Rapport, and News24—repeatedly printed false, defamatory, and entirely one-sided narratives.
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They never sought my response or attempted to fact-check the allegations.
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They knowingly relied on a single, biased source—Wouter De Swardt—for all their reporting.
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They ignored overwhelming evidence disproving the claims.
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They actively worked to reinforce the false narrative of fraud, despite clear court rulings in my favour.
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Not a single retraction or correction has been made, despite being repeatedly confronted with the truth.
This was not journalism—it was a coordinated smear campaign, used as a weapon to aid in unlawful evictions, false prosecutions, and financial destruction..
The Reviews: Independent Evidence Of A Criminal Enterprise
A vast collection of independent online reviews paints a damning picture of Wouter de Swardt’s criminal modus operandi. These ar not isolated incidents—they form a clear pattern of fraudulent behaviour, deception, and abuse.
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Clients describe him taking large sums of money upfront and then disappearing.
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Multiple accounts detail how he fabricates investigations to frame individuals for paying clients.
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He uses his law enforcement contacts to conduct illegal evictions, arrests, and intimidation tactics.
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Several reviewers detail how their attempts to seek legal recourse were blocked due to his influence in SAPS.
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The reviews span years, covering case after case of deception and fraud.
These are not allegations—they are documented experiences from real individuals, all recounting eerily similar experiences of fraud, intimidation, and deceit..
Conclusion: The Truth Must Be Exposed
The overwhelming evidence from court records, recorded evictions, media fabrications, and independent reviews makes one fact absolutely clear: Wouter de Swardt is the real scammer.
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He has systematically manipulated the justice system for his own gain.
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He has fabricated investigations, evicted lawful tenants, and framed individuals for crimes they did not commit.
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He has repeatedly taken large sums of money from clients, provided no results, and ignored legal obligations.
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He has weaponized the media, SAPS, and private security forces to advance fraudulent claims.
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The sheer volume of complaints and independent evidence exposes a long-standing pattern of criminality.
The time has come for accountability. The time has come to expose the real scammer.
Key Evidence: Online Reviews And Testimonials
Below are first-hand accounts, reviews, and testimonials from people who have experienced the criminality and deception of Wouter de Swardt.
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"Wouter’s A Master Manipulator, And When He’s Done With You, You’re Out—And Not Just Out, Sometimes Worse." – Francois E
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"He Knows Exactly Who To Phone To Make A Problem Disappear Or To Get Someone Stitched Up." – Francois E"Mr
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"Mr Wouter De Swardt Scammed My Mother Out Of A Lot Of Money." – Ntombekhaya Sylvia
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"He Told Us He Could Put People In Prison With The Snap Of His Fingers If They Caused Him Problems And We Must Go Away." – Ntombekhaya Sylvia
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"A Business Rival Paid Him To Cook Up A Fake Investigation Just Convincing Enough For His Buddies In Saps And The Hawks To Go Along With It." – Johann Du Plessis
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"When We Had The Investigator Investigated, What We Found Was Unreal, Like Something Out Of A Deon Meyer Novel." – Johann Du Plessis
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"As Soon As He Got The Money, He Was Gone." – Marion Ngulungu
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"We Saw Mr. De Swardt Featured In A Number Of News24 Articles, In Which He Was Portrayed As Some Kind Of Superhero Private Investigator, Which Made Us Think This Guy Must Be Good And Professional. He Was Worse Than The Criminal We Were Trying To Find." – Stefan De Villiers
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"A Charlatan And A Thief... We Emailed The Psira Organisation Several Times But They Never Respond." – Dirk Coetzee
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"Mr. De Swardt Was Paid To Ruin My Sister, And He Did So Very Effectively." – Johanna Fourie
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"This Man Robbed Us Of Our Savings." – Thoriso Lelokoane
These are just a fraction of the countless verified experiences exposing Wouter de Swardt’s fraudulent empire. The real scammer has been exposed.
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