THE CONSORTIUM'S MANY AND VARIED ATTACKS

The Dozens of Strategic Attacks on Revenue and the Fabricated Narrative of Rent Arrears

The allegation of rent arrears is particularly deceitful and misleading. It represents not only an audacious attempt to misrepresent the facts but also highlights the motives, methods, and hypocrisy of those conducting the campaign.

From the outset, landlords like Keith Broad (KB) and Inge Broad pushed the false narrative that the modus operandi was to lease properties, pay rent for the first few months, and then deliberately default, all while remaining in occupation without making further payments. Wouter de Swardt (WDS) and Paula Disberry (PD) etc were more than happy to join that chorus,

However, this narrative collapses under scrutiny for two reasons:

It was simply untrue, and overlooks the consistent and timely payment history

It ignores the deliberate and targeted campaign to destroy the very revenue streams that should have paid the rental accounts.

It also ignores the absolute hypocrisy of claiming there were rent arrears, that this was intentional and always part of the plan while at the same time consistently and concertedly doing everything they could to attack the income needed to meet rental commitments

And the further deceit, hypocrisy and double standards of taking from us what was the very foundation of the agreement in the first pace, the rental income from letting out the properties, as well as the long term tenure, the combination of the two necessary to repay the enormous investment of time, expertise and money.

Added to which the further deceit of claiming publicly they had no knowledge of and given no consent for our renting out the properties to tourists,

THE "INGE" INTERVIEW

[About the insistence she lie about the existence of fraud Int.

We tried blocking his adverts each time we saw any, but he kept creating new ones, said Inge.

THE 100+ ATTACKS BY THE BCONSORTIUMS

Campaign Against Revenue Streams

The attacks on revenue were not random but part of a deliberate, multi-pronged campaign designed to cripple the business and manufacture financial distress.

The coordinated efforts included:

Social Media Smear Campaigns: Fake Instagram profiles were created to mirror the villa names and flood social media with false claims about scams.

Removal of Online Listings (April 2022): In one coordinated strike, landlords collaborated to remove all villa profiles from booking platforms, wiping out the primary source of revenue.

This resulted in the cancellation of bookings worth at least R6 million and forced refunds totaling R2 million.

Repeated Cancellation of Bookings: Guests were frightened off through direct communications, false claims of scams, and targeted misinformation campaigns.

Repeated Illegal Evictions and Property Invasions: Landlords orchestrated multiple illegal attempts to seize properties, sometimes violently, causing operational disruption.

On 24 December 2021, following a completed refurbishment, Keith Broad attempted an eviction despite no rent arrears, costing a month’s revenue due to booking cancellations.

Disruption Through Criminal Charges and Arrests: Arrests were strategically timed to coincide with peak operational periods.

The December 2022 arrest not only disrupted operations but also served as a pretext for landlords to take over properties, preventing access.

Malicious Engagement with Platforms: False claims were made to booking platforms, leading to profiles being removed.

Fabricated allegations, such as the villas being fake or unauthorized, were used to undermine bookings.

Coordinated Media Campaigns: Articles in News24, fed by fabricated claims, sought to destroy reputations and scare potential clients away.

Theft of Critical Assets: Landlords and their agents stole essential documents and assets, including my passport and operational equipment, further hindering the ability to operate and defend against their actions.

Interference with Civil Litigation: While attacking the operational capacity through illegal actions, the landlords simultaneously manipulated the civil court system by presenting fabricated evidence and perjured statements

These attacks were not isolated incidents but a calculated, sustained effort to force financial failure and justify their own illegal actions.

ATTACKS AND RENTAL PAYMENTS (ATTACKS ONL

ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22

"The claim is that he usually faithfully pays his rent for a few months and then quits”.

ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22

"After he was released on bail on August 23, Russell is said to have continued to rent luxury homes …..... from their rightful owners and then sublet them to other people without the rightful owners’ knowledge or consent.”

ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22

"He would live in the properties for a month or two and pay his rent and then stop paying. In the meantime, he then advertises the luxury homes on websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com.”

The Lies Behind the Arrears Allegations

Landlords’ claims of rent arrears are rooted in hypocrisy and deceit. The same landlords accusing tenants of arrears are the ones who:

Sought to destroy revenue streams, knowing these were essential to meet rental obligations.
Orchestrated campaigns to undermine the business, while continuing to demand rent.
Benefited from significant property improvements that vastly increased the value and rental potential of their villas.

For example, Paula Disberry was instrumental in the April 2022 attacks that wiped out revenue streams but then cited rent arrears as grounds for eviction.

Hypocrisy in the Context of Business Sabotage

The campaign against us demonstrates extreme hypocrisy. Despite relentless sabotage, rent payments continued until the operation was forcibly dismantled. Imagine renting a property from a landlord who:

• Repeatedly sabotages your livelihood.
• Expects you to find alternative revenue streams after each attack.
• Uses your inability to recover as evidence of your supposed untrustworthiness.

This is exactly what happened. Even in the face of these attacks, rent payments continued, proving that the intent was always to honour obligations—not default, as falsely alleged.

It would be akin to a bank approving a loan—with high interest rates and strict repayment terms—only to then deliberately sabotage your ability to repay it. Imagine that bank engaging in multiple actions, many of them illegal, to ensure you lost your job. Each time you found new employment, they intervened to make sure you lost that too. Then, when payments inevitably became late, they imposed penalties and publicly vilified you as a reckless defaulter.

THE IMPOSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE

The Direct Correlation Of The Articles & The Campaign

Of course you can you cunt. You broke, you broke half he fucking house down. R: Yeah. It looks like I broke the house down. Keith Broad: Yes you have. I'll fucking drag you out.

THE REALITY OF THE RENTAL ACCOUNT

Despite these relentless attacks, rent was paid consistently and on time for nearly two years, from December 2020 through early 2022. The total rent due for the period of occupation was R4,310,853, while the total paid to landlords amounted to R4,453,041, resulting in an overpayment of R142,188.

The April 2022 attacks were the tipping point. With the complete removal of marketing profiles and the cessation of revenue, arrears began to accumulate—but only marginally and only after prolonged and targeted attacks. Even then, the arrears amounted to just a couple of months across all properties before the illegal arrests and evictions terminated operations entirely.

Explanation of the Rental Reconciliation Table

The rental reconciliation table provides a factual breakdown of rent payments, occupation periods, and additional investments, systematically debunking the false claims made by the landlords. It highlights four key elements, exposing the contradictions, hypocrisy, and outright fabrications in their narrative.

Proof That the “Two Months’ Rent” Claim Is a Lie

The table irrefutably disproves the central allegation that I only paid rent for the first couple of months before ceasing payments. It clearly shows 50 months of occupation, with total rent due of R3,938,853.24 and total rent paid of R4,322,053.89—meaning that instead of arrears, there was a surplus of R383,200.65. Rather than paying rent for only a couple of months and then stopping, the table proves that I paid rent consistently for nearly four years, with the total amount paid exceeding what was owed.

This directly contradicts their false claims and exposes the deliberate misrepresentation of the financial reality.

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THE IMPOSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE

The Direct Correlation Of The Articles & The Campaign

Of course you can you cunt. You broke, you broke half he fucking house down. R: Yeah. It looks like I broke the house down. Keith Broad: Yes you have. I'll fucking drag you out.

The False Claim of “Financial Hardship” on the Landlords

The landlords repeatedly claimed they suffered financial losses due to supposed rent arrears. The reality is the exact opposite. They received more rent than was due, directly benefiting from consistent payments while at the same time orchestrating a campaign to destroy the revenue streams that funded those payments.

They also benefited from millions in property improvements, all paid for by me, and then seized those properties without compensation, inheriting those improvements without ever paying for them. Instead of suffering hardship, the landlords profited significantly while simultaneously trying to paint themselves as victims.

"The owner of the luxury property in Hout Bay was retired but due to the financial loss caused by Russell not paying rent, he had to go back to work again.”

The owners of Monterey Road had actually gone bankrupt months prior to the lease even started and had returned home to Germany as a result. Indeed, this was the reason they were renting out the property. The arrticle also fails to mention the fact that as a result of my transformation they were now generating over 6,000,000 in rent more per year and benefiting from a 1000% rental value increase.

The Myth of “No Consent” for the Business Model

If, as they claim, they had no knowledge of and did not consent to their properties being rented to tourists, how do they explain 50 months of occupation and rental payments?

Nowhere in any contract, letter, email exchange, or legal document is there any reference to me not having permission. On the contrary, multiple conversations and written communications explicitly reference that exact business model. They cannot have it both ways. They cannot claim they were unaware of the operation while simultaneously accepting rent payments every single month for years without objection.

The Extreme Hypocrisy of Their Actions

The landlords agreed to leases that depended on rental income from tourists. They then deliberately and aggressively worked to destroy that income—sabotaging every avenue through which rent could be paid.

Once they had successfully crippled revenue, they took back the properties, eliminating my long-term tenure—the very basis upon which I could recover my investment. At the same time, they publicly framed me as a tenant in arrears, accused me of damaging the properties, and used those false claims to justify their illegal actions.

WOUTER DE SWARDT

[Threating to put Ollie in prison for helping defend the guests against the thugs]

"He rented the house, no problem, he paid a few months and he stopped paying. 90,000 rent a month, then he stopped paying. And there were court things, because he used the law to stay in the house. Eventually, he got out, but in the meantime, while this is going on, the rental agreement obviously was cancelled."

What the Right Side of the Table Shows: What I Am Owed

This table does more than just disprove the arrears claim—it demonstrates that the landlords owe me millions. Total investments in improvements: R5,200,000.00.

Total furnishings and assets lost: R5,480,000.00. Total wealth transferred from me to them: Over R11 million. This was not a case of rent arrears. This was a calculated, coordinated transfer of wealth.

Conclusion

The table is not just evidence—it is a complete refutation of the landlords’ fabricated claims. Every allegation they made is contradicted by documented transactions, occupation periods, and financial records.

They did not suffer losses.

They did not lack knowledge of the business model.

They were not the victims.

Instead, they engineered a deliberate campaign to extract rent and improvements from me, sabotage the operation, force me out, seize the properties, and walk away with millions in direct financial benefit. This table proves the truth.

ARTICLE OF 14 JAN 22

"INGE" BROAD INTERVIEW 14 JAN 2023

"In due course, they became aware of the short-term lettings, and that started causing further issues.”

ANTON MOLLER AFFIDAVIT

KEITH BROAD'S OWN AGENT

I duly confirm that both prior to and during the conclusion of the lease, the property was let to Mr. Russel for the express usage as short-term accommodation and that Mr. Broad was thus aware of and agreed to such usage. The intention of the written lease agreement was furthermore to permit such abovementioned usage.

The Fabricated Narrative of Rent Arrears

The allegation of rent arrears was not only false but strategically employed to divert attention from the landlords’ coordinated sabotage campaign. This is a textbook case of victim-blaming—those responsible for systematically destroying revenue streams and making rent payments impossible then used the resulting arrears as justification for their illegal actions.

For nearly two years, rent was paid in full and on time, even in the face of relentless attacks designed to cripple operations. The only arrears that eventually emerged were a direct consequence of these coordinated efforts to undermine the business and disrupt every revenue source.

The financial records, timelines, and evidence speak for themselves: far from being an errant tenant, I demonstrated exceptional resilience and compliance, maintaining payments until the sabotage campaign escalated to the point where recovery became impossible.

The Overarching Truth

The landlords’ narrative of arrears is a fabrication, designed to justify their own illegal actions and obscure the truth of their malicious campaign. Their claims conveniently ignore the fact that rent was consistently paid for nearly two years—despite their concerted efforts to destroy the very revenue streams from which rent was funded.

Rather than a tenant in arrears, the reality is the opposite: I showed extraordinary commitment to honoring my obligations despite relentless attacks. The hypocrisy is undeniable—those who went to extreme lengths to sabotage revenue later weaponized the financial impact of their own actions.

Their story collapses under the weight of evidence, exposing what this really was: a calculated effort to force me out by any means necessary, regardless of facts, fairness, or legality.

THE IMPOSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE

The Direct Correlation Of The Articles & The Campaign

Of course you can you cunt. You broke, you broke half he fucking house down. R: Yeah. It looks like I broke the house down. Keith Broad: Yes you have. I'll fucking drag you out.

THE PROPERTIES INDIVIDUALLY

12 Hove Road “Hove Heaven”

Despite the challenges of the Omicron variant and the relentless attacks by the landlords, no rent arrears were recorded until after they completely removed all marketing. The narrative spun by Paula Disberry is both false and intentionally misleading.

For nearly a year and a half, rent was paid in full and on time, with the sole exception of a minor delay in June 2021, when payment was a week late. Over this period, I paid more than R2 million in rent and utilities, maintaining consistent and reliable payments.

However, June 2021 marked the beginning of illegal eviction attempts by Paula Disberry and Peter Van Wyk. Just seven days after rent had been paid, they launched their first illegal eviction attempt. Paula Disberry later played a direct role in my August arrest and even attempted to sabotage my bail application by submitting a false affidavit, further exposing her calculated interference.

By mid-2022, the relentless attacks, SAPS involvement, and constant undermining of my business operations had taken their toll. After my traumatic experience in Pollsmoor and seeing the extent to which the landlords were willing to go, I sought a settlement to end the hostilities. A full and final agreement was reached, under which I relinquished my rights to the property in exchange for the cessation of attacks.

Despite this, Paula Disberry benefited immensely from my tenancy. The property, which had struggled to find a tenant, was significantly improved, and rent was consistently paid until the April 2022 attacks—attacks in which she played a key role. These attacks decimated the operation, leading to temporary arrears—but even those arrears were far outweighed by the improvements left behind.

32 Fisherman’s Bend, “Llandudno Legend”

The allegations of rent arrears for Fisherman’s Bend are equally baseless. Rent was consistently paid throughout the year, culminating in a December 2023 payment of R250,000—the equivalent of 2.5 months’ rent. This payment was made with the commitment to complete the remainder of the upcoming year within a week.

The timing of the arrests orchestrated by Monosemy and Broad was not coincidental. These arrests deliberately coincided with critical payment periods, ensuring maximum disruption to operations and facilitating the illegal takeover of the property.

Moreover, the property was vacated prematurely due to the arrests, meaning half of December’s rent—already paid in advance—was never utilized. This further highlights the deceit of the landlords’ narrative, as the rent account remained in good standing until their illegal actions forcibly ended the tenancy.

“Inge (surname withheld) told News24 it was heartbreaking and frustrating to see what was done to her and her husband’s luxury property on the Atlantic seaboard.

She alleged the couple were almost financially ruined due to Russell not having paid rent or utilities for about a year.”

"It is costing us a fortune to repair the damage to our property which was supposed to provide us with an income.”

16 Leirmans Road, “Llandudno Luxe”

Rent for Leirmans Street was paid in full and on time, with payments made quarterly in advance. Yet, despite this impeccable payment record, landlords Keith and Inge Broad perpetuated false claims of arrears to justify their illegal actions.

The reality tells a far different story. Not only was rent consistently paid, but utility bills were also settled in full—even when the landlords themselves failed to pay their municipal obligations. By the time the municipality cut off services due to their non-payment, I had already paid R100,000 toward utilities, forcing them to make a belated payment of R60,000 to restore services.

As the campaign to remove me intensified, I sought assurances from the Broads regarding the safety and security of myself, my staff, and my guests should we continue occupying the property. Their refusal to provide these assurances, combined with escalating illegal actions, made continued occupation untenable.

The situation further deteriorated with illegal evictions, arrests, and interference with bail applications. Despite a brief return to the property in November, during which I spent R50,000 to restore it after damage caused by Broad’s hired thugs, the property was again seized through illegal means in December. This entire saga exposes the landlords’ malicious intent and the complete fabrication of rent arrears allegations.

7 Monterey Road “Hout Bay Hamptons”, ”Little Hamptons”

The two properties on Monterey Road followed the same pattern of relentless attacks and false arrears allegations. Rent arrears only emerged after the coordinated removal of all marketing platforms, which decimated revenue and resulted in dozens of booking cancellations.

As revenue dried up, I sought assurances from the landlords that if arrears were fully paid, I would be allowed to remain safely and securely in the property. These assurances were never provided, and the attacks continued unabated.

While I was detained in Pollsmoor, the landlords seized the opportunity to take back control of the properties. When it became clear that I was going to secure bail, they immediately changed all the locks, ensuring that I would have no ability to return—despite this violating both legal and ethical standards.

FACT FILE

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Their Own Accusations Expose Them

If, as they claim, the income I received from renting out the properties was the proceeds of fraud, scams, and criminal enterprises, then what they are also admitting is that they knowingly accepted money obtained through alleged criminal activity. It is a crime to knowingly accept payments that are the proceeds of illegal activity.

Yet they accepted those payments month after month after month—never once returning any of it, never once handing it over to the police or supposed victims. Instead, they enriched themselves with what they now claim was fraudulently obtained money.

This alone exposes the dishonesty of their claims. They either knowingly accepted money they now claim was criminal, or their accusations are false. Whichever way you look at it, their entire narrative collapses.

Criminal Offences Committed by Knowingly Receiving Stolen Money in South Africa

In South African law, knowingly receiving stolen money or money obtained through criminal activities falls under several criminal offences.

Money laundering under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) 1998 makes it a criminal offence to receive, possess, use, or deal with property, including money, while knowing or reasonably suspecting that it is the proceeds of unlawful activities. Under Section 4 of POCA, the penalty can be up to 30 years’ imprisonment or a fine of up to R100 million.

Receiving stolen property is a crime under both common law and the Criminal Procedure Act. A person who knowingly receives stolen property is guilty of receiving stolen goods, and the punishment is equivalent to the original theft offence. This means that if the money was stolen, the receiver is treated as if they committed the theft themselves.

Fraud under common law applies if the recipient of the money knew it was illegally obtained and still accepted it. They could be guilty of fraud for misrepresenting their right to possess and use the funds. The penalty for fraud in South Africa can be up to 25 years’ imprisonment, depending on the amount involved.

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) makes it a criminal offence to knowingly receive and use large sums of money that come from criminal sources without reporting it. Failure to report suspicious transactions under FICA is punishable by fines of up to R100 million or imprisonment of up to 15 years.

The Proceeds of Crime provisions under POCA make it an offence to knowingly benefit from money obtained through unlawful means, even if the recipient did not commit the original crime. Those convicted can face asset confiscation, long-term imprisonment, and significant fines.

If the landlords truly believed that the rent payments they received were from criminal activity, then they were legally obligated to report it to law enforcement. Failure to do so is itself a crime under POCA & FICA.

By knowingly accepting the money and using it for their own benefit, they committed money laundering under POCA. If they later falsely claimed to authorities that the payments were criminal proceeds while having already benefited from them, they may also be guilty of fraud.

If their accusations were true, they knowingly participated in a serious criminal offence and could face severe legal consequences.

WOUTER DE SWARDT: ONLINE REVIEWS

This De Swardt was recommended by lawyer who knew him, so we thought it gotta be legit. Swardt gave us his PI license info, showed us news stories he’d been in, couple of client references, and said his Fox Forensics was the best in the Western Cape.. he said ten weeks tops to get it done and we paid half.

As soon as he got the money, he was gone. First off he just ignored calls and emails, but when we started saying about courts or police, he got real nasty, threating, and said hes connections with the police, if we tried anyting, he’d have it thrown and we’d regret it big time. coz it would be us in jail not him.

NOVEMBER 2024

MARION NGULUNGU

"History is filled with those who stole under the banner of justice" - George Orwell