THE REAL REASONS FOR THE DECEMBER ARREST & IT'S TIMING
The Real Reasons For The December Arrest
The December 14, 2022, arrest was not the result of any SAPS (South African Police Service) investigation or legitimate legal process. It was a meticulously planned operation, instructed by private individuals—Rago Moonsamy (owner of Fisherman’s Bend) and Keith and Inge Broad (owners of 16 Leirmans Road)—and executed by their proxies, Wouter de Swardt and Sergeant Stevens. The arrest's timing and execution were tailored to satisfy overlapping financial and strategic objectives for the consortium of landlords, with the new owners of Fisherman’s Bend playing a significant role.
The arrest was engineered to eliminate me as an obstacle, sabotage my ability to defend myself legally, and transfer control of my properties, possessions, and revenue streams to the consortium. Every action, event, and motive tied to the arrest is supported by irrefutable evidence, including correspondence, recordings, and detailed timelines. To suggest otherwise is to ignore a convergence of motives and actions that defies coincidence.
EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT: 16 LIRMANS RD HOUSEKEEPER
"I opened then they grabbed me by the belt. We moved downstairs. By this time, I see about three or four officers if I got wrong together with uh, uh, this man that I later on knew that, uh, is, uh, the private investigator, Mr. de Swardt.
Then they moved quickly. Some, some officers moved upstairs to, to get, uh, Ollie’s girlfriend while someone was, uh, telling me that if I dare to run away, he will shoot me".
The Choice of Date: Strategic Timing
The date of the arrest was chosen with precision to serve multiple overlapping objectives. It was not only dictated by the immediate needs of landlords like Keith Broad and Rago Moonsamy but also designed to facilitate the interests of the new owners of Fisherman’s Bend. The new owners had booked an extended family vacation at the property from mid-December 2022 to March 2023, and my removal was necessary to ensure their unfettered use of the property. Their demands added yet another layer to the orchestration of this event. Key events include:
December 5, 2022: The ruling to include oral evidence in the spoliation hearing delayed proceedings by six months. This ruling was a significant setback for the landlords, triggering a renewed urgency to execute their plan.
December 12, 2022: Keith Broad submitted an appeal prepared in advance, timing it to coincide with my removal to ensure it could proceed unopposed.
December 14, 2022: My arrest was timed to ensure I would be unable to respond to legal proceedings or organize a defense before the judicial system's holiday shutdown. Simultaneously, Fisherman’s Bend and 16 Leirmans Road were forcibly reclaimed.
December 18, 2022: The new owners of Fisherman’s Bend arrived with their family to begin their planned vacation, moving into the property just days after my arrest.
REASONS FOR & TIMING OF THE DECEMBER ARREST
DECEMBER ARREST: TIMED FOR PRIVATE GAIN, NOT CRIMINAL JUSTICE
30 Distinct reasons behind the December arrest proving it was a not a police-led criminal case
The table shows both the reasons for the arrest & for it's timing.
Every one of which is dictated by the needs & wants of the private individuals behind the arrests & detentions - Wouter De Swardt, Paula Disberry, Keith & Inge Broad, Raj Moonsamy, Maureen & Richard Schaffer.
All owners of the properties I transformed & they took back afterwards.
- Mapped to specific financial objectives, rental market timing & legal deadlines
- Not a police-led criminal case but a premeditated arrest by private interests, concealed behind procedural mechanisms to achieve financial & legal dominance!
Strategic Objectives of the Arrest
The landlords and their associates pursued specific goals tied to the arrest, many of which directly benefited the new owners of Fisherman’s Bend:
The arrest was timed to coincide with the window for appealing the December 5 ruling on oral evidence, ensuring I could not respond or challenge their submissions.
By detaining me, the landlords ensured that eviction proceedings and appeals would move forward without resistance
Facilitating Unopposed Legal Applications:
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Securing Properties for New Owners:
The new owners of Fisherman’s Bend had planned an extended family vacation, intending to take over the entire property. Their ability to occupy the villa depended entirely on my removal. Evidence shows this was communicated well in advance, as renovations and preparations were underway even before my arrest.
FACT FILES: EXPOSING THE LIES, REVEALING THE TRUTH
The scam narrative was fabricated by Paula Disberry and PVW months after the events they referenced. Misrepresenting a handful of diary clashes, they falsely portrayed these as part of a premeditated scam. This narrative was never mentioned in any court documents until late 2022. At the time of the consortium’s initial attempts to seize the properties, the fallout from Omicron had not yet occurred.
Furthermore, the alleged scam was never cited as a reason for any of Keith Broad’s illegal eviction attempts or civil court actions. Despite pretending to assist in the compilation of a guest list, PV did nothing to benefit those she claimed to be helping, withholding the list’s existence and contents for eight months until it suited her own agenda. The fact that control was handed over to others for letting management further demonstrates the absence of any fraudulent intent.
Exploiting Summer Revenue:
With my arrest, the consortium reaped the financial benefits of peak season rental income, totalling over R10 million for properties I had transformed. The new owners of Fisherman’s Bend also gained control of a property now generating significantly higher rental income due to my investments.
Seizing Personal Possessions:
In addition to taking control of the properties, my personal possessions—including furnishings, artwork, and valuables—were seized and retained unlawfully. This ensured the properties remained fully outfitted with high-end items I had selected, further enhancing their value.
Executing Illegal Evictions:
At 16 Leirmans Road, the arrest coincided with a secret raid, during which my housekeeper was forcibly removed, locks were changed, and control of the property was returned to Keith Broad.
At Fisherman’s Bend, the arrest enabled the new owners to occupy the property without any legal challenge, using the opportunity to begin extensive remodeling shortly after their arrival.
Media24’s False and Fabricated Articles vs the Facts and the Truth
MEDIA24
FALSE:
“Apparently, Russell also double-rented some of the properties he rented—or as de Swardt says—even triple-rented.”
TRUE:
This is the single most damaging fabrication in the entire campaign—and entirely false. Despite years of searches, raids, arrests, and access to my laptops, phones, platforms, and accounts, no evidence of double- or triple-renting has ever been produced—because it never happened.
WDS, PD, and KB spent two years using private investigators, SAPS officers, and court processes to hunt for fraud. They found none. From Hout Bay to Hawks to Bellville Commercial, thousands of hours were wasted chasing a lie. If even one double-rental existed, they would never have needed to recycle old December 2021 complaints. Yet Media24 parroted this claim without verification, presenting WDS’s fiction as fact.
The Role of the New Owners
The involvement of the new owners of Fisherman’s Bend adds another dimension to the calculated timing of the arrest. Their long-standing plans to stay in Cape Town during the summer months required the entire property, which they could only obtain by removing me. This timeline aligns perfectly with their arrival on December 18, 2022, and the swift commencement of remodeling work.
The speed with which renovations began confirms prior planning, as such projects typically require weeks or months to design, budget, and schedule. Evidence shows the new owners had anticipated my removal well before the arrest, solidifying their role in the consortium’s broader campaign.
A Calculated Abuse of Power
The December arrest and its timing reveal a campaign of greed and corruption executed with meticulous precision. From legal manipulation to the outright theft of property and possessions, every action served the financial and personal interests of the landlords and their associates, including the new owners of Fisherman’s Bend.
The evidence is overwhelming. Correspondence, audio recordings, and legal documents demonstrate how private individuals commandeered state resources for their personal vendettas. This was not an isolated event—it was part of a coordinated effort to weaponize the criminal justice system for personal and financial gain.
FACT FILES: EXPOSING THE LIES, REVEALING THE TRUTH
In June 2021, a few days’ delay in rent due to an art sale led to the first eviction attempt. Despite keeping the owner informed and having a positive relationship, PVW, the owner’s partner, called on the 7th day—the first point at which notice could legally be given—demanding immediate vacation under threat.
This was followed by intimidation tactics involving dubious individuals. The timing coincided with the completion of property improvements, making the unit more valuable. The eviction was unlawful, and despite continuous rent payments, further attacks followed, including an April 2022 attempt to cut off all rental revenue streams, leading to financial strain and an eventual illegal arrest in August.
THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE
The events surrounding my case—the precise timing of arrests, surges in SAPS (South African Police Service) activities, and their seamless alignment with the Consortium’s strategic objectives—defy the notion of mere coincidence. These actions reveal a deliberate campaign to exploit the criminal justice system, not to uphold justice, but to serve the personal and financial goals of private individuals.
Consider the timing of the arrests. The August arrest occurred just as Keith Broad sought to divert attention from a spoliation application I had filed. The December arrest followed days before the new owners of Fisherman’s Bend prepared to move in. In both instances, corrupt SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, including Sergeant Stevens, acted in synchrony with the landlords’ demands. This pattern of coordination is too precise to attribute to chance.
The statistical improbability of these events compounds the evidence of deliberate orchestration. To claim such alignments are coincidental is akin to asserting one could win the lottery multiple times in a row. Each action—arrests, docket manipulations, and fabricated charges—was meticulously timed to undermine my legal rights and secure the Consortium’s objectives. This was not a pursuit of justice but a calculated campaign to remove obstacles to their plans.
Beyond timing, SAPS (South African Police Service) activity surged only when landlords sought to reclaim properties I legally leased, then abruptly ceased once their objectives were achieved. These patterns expose the Consortium’s reliance on SAPS (South African Police Service) to carry out their strategy, underscoring the coordinated abuse of legal mechanisms.
"It is costing us a fortune to repair the damage to our property, which was supposed to provide us with an income."
Media24’s False and Fabricated Articles vs the Facts and the Truth
MEDIA24
FALSE:
“A lawyer representing Russell’s lawyer, one T. Swartz, asked the court for an adjournment until March 7. The stand-in attorney said Swartz had not yet received financial instructions from Russell. Russell and Swartz must then tell the court whether Swartz is going to stay, Russell is going to appoint a new legal representative, or whether he is going to use legal aid.”
TRUE:
This brief exchange reveals a far more significant truth Media24 refused to confront: if I was sitting on the kind of millions they repeatedly claimed I’d “scammed,” I wouldn’t have been stuck in Pollsmoor prison without a lawyer, relying on my mother to cover basic legal fees. The idea that I would choose to remain in one of the most dangerous prisons in the country—if I had access to money—is absurd.
The fact that legal aid was even mentioned is a glaring red flag. It proves what Media24’s narrative cannot explain: there was no pile of stolen cash, no lucrative scam, no secret bank accounts. There was just a man with no money, facing fabricated charges, while the journalists who should have spotted this contradiction kept the fantasy going.
Moreover, the contents of the docket and the investigating officers' conduct confirm the absence of legitimate criminal investigations. The docket lacked substantive evidence to justify the arrests or detentions, while delays in bail, the withholding of my passport, and the introduction of fabricated charges were all tools designed to prolong my incarceration.
Each action was intended to cripple my ability to defend myself in court or maintain control of my business.
The Consortium and their collaborators, including SAPS (South African Police Service), claim these actions were legitimate. Yet, the cessation of these efforts once the landlords achieved their goals reveals the truth: these arrests, detentions, and fabrications were strategic moves in a broader campaign to neutralize me as an obstacle to their agenda.
The synergy between criminal justice actions, civil litigation, and Media24’s reporting further demonstrates the impossibility of coincidence. Over years, arrests, docket activities, media narratives, and court filings aligned so precisely with the Consortium’s strategy that they cannot be dismissed as random. This pattern underscores a deliberate conspiracy involving multiple parties working in concert to achieve shared goals.
Such systemic manipulation of justice to fulfil private interests is a grave affront to the rule of law. The alignment of these events—each compounding the statistical improbability—exposes the orchestrated campaign of corruption and abuse that demands accountability.
WOUTER DE SWARDT ONLINE REVIEWS
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THE ARRESTS OF AUGUST & DECEMBER
The arrests were orchestrated to advance the ‘legal’ attempts in the civic courts. There should be absolutely no alignment with a genuine and independent criminal investigation , arrests and charges and the activity, hearings and individual needs in the civil courts..
First Arrest: August 4, 2022:
Following the illegal evictions of 22/24 July, my spoliation application was filed on 27 July, with the hearing scheduled for 4 August. Inge Broad had filed false charges (theft of three TVs and breaking and entering) on 29 July, setting up Wouter de Swardt and his connections in Hout Bay SAPS (South African Police Service) to arrest me.
The plan was clear: I could either withdraw the application and walk free or proceed and face extreme prejudice in the criminal justice system. Coincidentally, I was in Pringle Bay for a brief break due to fully booked villas, though I had intentionally chosen a location outside of WdS’s reach as we had expected a more physical attempt at removal.
On August 3, believing it was safe to return, I came back to Cape Town. The next morning, just before my attorneys were set to appear in court for the spoliation hearing, Wouter de Swardt, having illegally tracked my phone, forced entry onto the property and arrested me. Terrified, we had already called Central Cape Town SAPS (South African Police Service) for help. This arrest was not the outcome of a legitimate investigation; it was a calculated ploy by private individuals to manipulate the criminal justice system, ensuring I could not attend court.
The stakes could not have been higher: a win for me would affirm my sole legal right of occupancy, secure an interdict criminalizing any further illegal actions by Keith Broad and Wouter de Swardt, and grant punitive costs, holding Keith Broad liable for both parties' legal expenses of approximately R250,000.
A win for Keith Broad, however, would deny me access, grant him sole legal possession, and leave me with substantial legal costs. I ultimately won on all counts, proving why they wanted me removed. Failing in their primary goal, they shifted to prolonging my detention to find new ways to retain control of the property..
FACT FILES: EXPOSING THE LIES, REVEALING THE TRUTH
On 24 December 2022, the first of many attempts to unlawfully take possession of the property at 16 Leirmans Road occurred. Despite claims of rent arrears, there were no outstanding payments, confirmed by Anton Moller, manager of Rawson Properties, in his affidavit. Another major falsehood involved the labeling of millions of Rand worth of improvements as "damage."
This was a deliberate attempt to discredit the value added to the property. Additionally, scams were not even a consideration by the consortium at the outset of these actions.
Second Arrest: December 14, 2022:
In the November application (the hearing Wouter de Swardt and Keith Broad had postponed pursuing the illegal routes), I applied for the admission of oral evidence which would allow the parties to call witnesses and to cross-examine them and the evidence so that this much higher evidentiary bar would help expose the many lies within Keith Broad’s application—something Keith Broad was very keen to avoid. In early December, the court approved my application and set a date for April 2023. Keith Broad, unhappy to wait any longer and even more unhappy the evidence would be scrutinized, faced a limited window to appeal, effectively expiring on December 16, 2022.
Keith Broad and his attorneys, who had prepared the appeal between 6 and 11 December, filled it with fabricated evidence. Keith Broad knew his case could not withstand scrutiny if I were present. On Keith Broad's instruction, Wouter de Swardt had me arrested on December 14, allowing him to submit his application the following morning, knowing it would proceed unopposed, and ensuring that I was unaware of the submission and powerless to respond meaningfully even if I had known.
The seizure of my devices and data ensured that even if I became aware of the proceedings, the information and means by which I would instruct and brief attorneys to mount a defense no longer existed to me.
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THE IMPOSIBILITY OF COINCIDENCE
Direct Correlation: Arrests & The Three Key Civil Court Dates
The otherwise inexplicable precise correlation between the three sets of charges and the three most significant dates in the civil court proceedings, where the absence of an opponent or meaningful defence was essential. Matters that should have no bearing or correlation whatsoever.
Statistical Improbability of Coincidental Arrest Timing
The timing of my arrests aligned with the most critical court dates of the campaign—moments where my absence was essential to the success of the Consortium’s objectives. Over our 18-month lease and interactions, the probability of just one arrest coinciding with a crucial court date was already low, at approximately 1 in 540 (0.185%). The odds of both arrests aligning perfectly with pivotal hearings escalate dramatically to 1 in 291,600 (0.000343%). Extending this calculation to encompass the entire 56-month period of my operations reveals an even more improbable figure: 1 in 840,000 (0.000119%). These probabilities alone make clear that these alignments were not random. The absence of any subsequent arrests or attempts to target me further underscores the orchestrated nature of these actions—Keith Broad and Wouter de Swardt had achieved their goals, leaving no need for additional efforts. The evidence reveals a deliberate exploitation of the justice system by private individuals to secure outcomes that lawful processes could not provide.
Looking at the timeline since my December 2022 arrest, 606 days have passed. The likelihood of a significant event, such as an arrest or a key court ruling, occurring on any specific day within this timeframe is 1 in 606. The odds of two significant events, such as an arrest and a critical ruling, aligning on the same day drop to 1 in 367,236. This further highlights the rarity of such a coincidence. The timing of these events was evidently planned to ensure maximum disruption to my ability to defend myself.
Similarly, when examining the 828 days since the docket was opened, the statistical likelihood of key events aligning during this period is equally improbable. The odds of any single significant event occurring on a specific day are 1 in 828, while the probability of two such events aligning is 1 in 685,584. These figures illustrate the highly coordinated nature of the docket’s activity, with contributions and legal actions clustered strategically to align with the Consortium’s litigation milestones.
EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT PORTFOLIO MANAGER
"And my lawyer is saying to me, —you can give a statement, but you can’t—you can’t fabricate information. Because you worked there, and everything was legit. So what are you gonna fabricate?"
"How can you say there was fraud when there was none. It doesn't matter what they threaten you with, you cannot lie"
Expanding the timeline further, 1,137 days have passed since I first occupied the properties. The probability of a significant legal event occurring on any specific day within this timeline is 1 in 1,137. For two critical events, such as an arrest and a court hearing, to align perfectly during this period, the odds plummet to 1 in 1,289,969—approximately 1 in 1.3 million. Such probabilities defy any reasonable explanation of chance and further reinforce the deliberate orchestration of events designed to disadvantage me at critical moments.
These timelines collectively demonstrate the astronomical improbability of these events aligning by chance. The 1,137-day timeline since my occupation reflects odds of 1 in 1,289,969 (approximately 1 in 1.3 million), while the 828-day docket timeline shows odds of 1 in 685,584 (about 1 in 685,000). The 606-day period since my December arrest carries odds of 1 in 367,236 (about 1 in 367,000). The improbability of these alignments, combined with the outcomes achieved by the Consortium, eliminates any notion of coincidence. These events, spanning multiple years, reveal an unmistakable pattern of deliberate coordination to manipulate legal processes for private gain.
Media24’s False and Fabricated Articles vs the Facts and the Truth
MEDIA24
FALSE:
“He rents rich man's houses along Cape Town's Atlantic and False Bay coasts. He would live in the properties for a month or two and pay his rent and then stop paying. In the meantime, he then advertises the luxury homes on websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com.”
TRUE:
The claim is entirely false and falls apart under basic scrutiny. The leases were legitimate, honored, and fully documented. If I had stopped paying after a month or two, the total cost would have been 200K–600K. Instead, I paid nearly R5 million in rent, over R6.5 million when including bills and housekeeper salaries, and invested more than R8 million in property upgrades. This is not the behavior of someone attempting to "scam" free accommodation—it reflects a tenant operating a high-end guest business with full landlord approval.
The allegation collapses with a simple question: why spend R6 million on rent, R2 million on salaries, R8 million on refurbishments, and R1.5 million on legal fees for non-functional properties? Why invest R500,000 in platform fees, repairs, and management costs to run a supposed scam? If the claim were true, Airbnb or Booking.com complaints would exist—but none do. At the article's publication, our Booking.com profile remained active and accredited.
The journalist never contacted me, verified financial figures, or investigated why, if I were defrauding owners, I would pay millions, hold five-year leases, and operate transparently with landlords. This narrative is pure fiction, perpetuated by WdS and published without a single verification.
THE DECEMBER ARREST'S PERFECT ALIGNMENT
The Timing And Motives Behind The December Arrest
The December 14, 2022, arrest was not the result of any SAPS (South African Police Service) investigation or legitimate legal process. It was a meticulously planned operation, orchestrated by private individuals, including Rago Moonsamy (owner of Fisherman’s Bend) and Keith and Inge Broad (owners of 16 Leirmans Road), and executed through their proxies, Wouter de Swardt and Sergeant Stevens. This arrest served overlapping strategic and financial goals for the landlords and their associates. The timing, motives, and outcomes demonstrate a convergence of events that defies coincidence and highlights deliberate intent.
The date of the arrest was carefully chosen to align with multiple strategic objectives, ensuring maximum disruption to my legal defense and financial stability. Key events leading up to and surrounding the arrest reveal the precision of this timing:
Timed And Instructed To Circumvent The Outcome Of The November Hearing
Had my November application for the admission of oral evidence been unsuccessful, and Keith Broad had been successful, his campaign would have achieved its goal. There would have been no need for my arrest, and I can guarantee that would not have happened. If it had failed, then the plan to arrest and detain me was to be actioned. My property attorneys had applied for oral evidence to counter Keith Broad's false submissions. Almost every statement he made was either fabricated or manipulative. The application for oral evidence was granted, delaying the hearing to April 2023, with the ruling sent to all parties on 5 December 2022.
Date needed/window: 5-19 December
Timed And Instructed Within The Deadline Prescribed Regarding The Submission Of An Appeal Against That Decision
Appeals had to be submitted within 15 days from 5 December, creating a window until the morning of 20 December. In reality, Friday 16 December to Monday 19 December. The arrest occurred precisely in the middle of this period to prevent any effective appeal.
Date needed/window: Pre 16 December
Timed And Instructed To Facilitate An Unopposed Fresh Application For Eviction
Due to the fabricated nature of the submission, it was essential I was removed as an opponent, or I would have easily been able to expose the perjury with evidence. The application was filed on 13 December, and I was arrested the next morning.
Date needed/window: 13/14 December
FACT FILES: EXPOSING THE LIES, REVEALING THE TRUTH
Having visited Cape Town for two decades and lived there from 2014 to 2016, I returned in December 2020, intending to split my time between London and Cape Town. I leased a property in Camps Bay for three months to align with my 90-day visa.
However, COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented my return to the UK, leading to a one-year lease extension with an option for an additional year at my discretion. With the owner's full knowledge and support, I made significant improvements to the property and began renting the lower half to overseas tourists, which became highly successful.
Conversations with the owner evolved from extending the lease to potentially purchasing the home once permanent residency was secured.
Timed So I Was Unaware Of The Appeal And Application
By submitting the appeal and application, then having me arrested, they ensured that I was entirely unaware of the submission.
Date needed/window: 13 December
Timed And Instructed To Confiscate All Equipment, Devices, Documents, Data, And Hard Drives (Civil Matters)
On 14 December, all evidence necessary to defend the proceedings of the eviction was confiscated, rendering a defense, even if I had not been incarcerated, nearly impossible. Without access to this data, I could not adequately respond to proceedings. As I was incarcerated, it meant instructing and briefing an attorney and providing the evidence they would need to mount a defense in my absence was impossible. [Although that was almost academic, given I had no idea of the submission in the first place.]
Date needed/window: 14 December
Timed And Instructed To Confiscate All Equipment, Devices, Documents, Data, And Hard Drives (Criminal Matters)
All my devices and documents necessary for research and defense were confiscated on 14 December, prior to the hearing set for 19 December. This made mounting either a defense or bail application almost impossible. The only source of evidence and information attorneys could use, or reference, had been taken, and staff refused to provide copies.
Date needed/window: 19 December
Timed And Instructed To Execute An Illegal And Secret Eviction At 16 LR
The arrest enabled an illegal operation at 16 Leirmans Road, where no warrants or permissions were issued. The raid, arrest, and confiscation of keys were secret, unofficial, and highly illegal. Led by Wouter De Swardt and Denis Dalton, aided by two SAPS (South African Police Service) officers, and in the full knowledge of Sergeant Stevens.
This occurred on 14 December 2022.
Date needed/window: 14 December
FACT FILES: EXPOSING THE LIES, REVEALING THE TRUTH
Despite extensive investigations by multiple private investigators, the police, and the consortium, no evidence of a scam was ever found.
The investigation included access to personal devices, documents, and extensive data, but after months of scrutiny, nothing came up. Despite the overwhelming resources and opportunities to find wrong doing, no tangible evidence emerged, undermining the allegations and showing how the accusations were fabricated.
Timed And Instructed To Prejudice The Ability To Launch Spoliation Proceedings On 16 Leirmans Road
The timing ensured it would be nearly impossible to recover possession of the property at 16 Leirmans Road via spoliation proceedings as the submission of an urgent spoliation application needs to be done immediately or within the first few weeks.
Date needed/window: 14 December and the weeks following
Timed And Instructed To Prejudice The Ability To Launch Spoliation Proceedings On 32 Fisherman’s Bend
Similarly, my arrest facilitated illegal repossession efforts at 32 Fisherman’s Bend on 14 December 2022, further undermining my position.
Date needed/window: 14 December and the weeks following
Timed And Instructed To Execute An Illegal Eviction Of 32 Fisherman’s Bend Under The Guise Of An Arrest
RM took control of 32 Fisherman’s Bend on 14 December, exploiting a narrow window in rent payment terms to seize the property unlawfully.
Date needed/window: 9-18 December
Timed And Instructed To Facilitate The Post-Arrest Plan To Create Hundreds Of Victims
My incarceration removed me from managing bookings, causing chaos for dozens of guests during the summer and peak seasons, beginning 15 December 2022.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed And Instructed To Coincide With The Expiry Of The 7-Day Notice
The arrest coincided with the expiry of RM's attorneys' seven-day notice to vacate, expiring on 14 December 2022.
Date needed/window: 14 December
Timed And Instructed To Coincide With The Verbal Threat
Explicit threats from an unnamed man expired on 13/14 December 2022, aligning with the arrest.
Date needed/window: 13/14 December
FACT FILES: EXPOSING THE LIES, REVEALING THE TRUTH
In September 2021, impressed by my success in Camps Bay, agent Gail Broad offered me a lease on 16 Leirmans Road, a Llandudno villa owned by her cousin, Keith Broad.
The agreement was to renovate the property to attract high-end tourists, with a five-year lease ensuring I could recover my investment and earn a profit.
Timed And Instructed So That The New Owners (Friends Of RM) Could Take Their Summer Vacation At The Property
The new owners landed circa 20 December and had made it clear they wanted to spend their 2–3-month summer vacation at the property (the reason they purchased it in the first place).
Date needed/window: Pre 20 December
Timed And Instructed To Remove My Possessions And Property Unlawfully
Following my arrest, RM and associates took all my possessions, including over 1,700 items, artwork, and furnishings. Despite requests, these items have not been returned.
Date needed/window: Pre 20 December
Timed And Instructed To Begin Remodelling Works
Remodelling of properties began shortly after my arrest, indicating pre-planning and coordination prior to the arrest. These were major jobs and could not have been decided, costed, quoted, and commenced just a day or so after the new owners moved in. These works had to have been planned in advance of my arrest.
Date needed/window: Pre 20 December
Timed And Instructed To Decapitate The Booking System During Peak Season
By timing the arrest around 15 December, they ensured bookings could not be altered, reallocated, or refunded, resulting in chaos for guests and significant financial damage.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed And Instructed To Deny Me The R10 Million Revenue From The Summer Season
The arrest blocked my ability to generate revenue during the summer season, crucial for repaying obligations and maintaining solvency.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed To Enable The Post-Arrest Plan By WDS, IB, And Serg Stevens To Turn Guests Into Victims
Timed and instructed to remove all remaining villas from my control, enabling Wouter De Swardt, Inge Broad, and Sergeant Stevens’ plan to turn guests into victims by not informing the platform Booking.com, in the hope guests would continue to turn up unaware they now had nowhere to stay. Guests arriving at properties found no accommodations, and this was used to frame me as fraudulent despite the illegal evictions being the true cause.
Date needed/window: 15 December
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Timed And Instructed So Keith Broad Could Sell 16 Leirmans Road To Clear Debts
Keith Broad listed 16 Leirmans Road for R31 million immediately after my arrest, benefiting from the refurbishments I had completed. The timing of the arrest allowed Keith Broad and IB to capitalize on the summer sales season.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed And Instructed To Benefit From Premium Summer Rental Income
Following my arrest, Keith Broad and the consortium generated significant rental income from the refurbished properties, exceeding R600,000 per month.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed And Instructed To Save Keith Broad R200,000+ In Legal Fees
By circumventing legal processes, Keith Broad avoided the costs associated with protracted litigation and legitimate eviction proceedings.
Date needed/window: 14/15 December
Timed And Instructed To Save RM Considerable Costs
The illegal eviction and arrest avoided significant costs for RM, as my lease made lawful removal nearly impossible.
Date needed/window: 14/15 December
Timed And Instructed To Exploit The Criminal Justice System Shutdown
My arrest during the festive season, starting 19 December, ensured prolonged detention due to the holiday court closures.
Date needed/window: Pre 21 December
Timed And Instructed To Deny Me The Vital Capital The Summer Season Generates
Seventy percent of the highest income is received in the three months from mid-December. The arrest created conditions where I could not generate income to settle rental obligations, furthering their eviction claims. It depleted my resources and made me increasingly vulnerable.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
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Timed And Instructed To Push Recovery Proceedings Into The New Year
The timing delayed spoliation hearings, forcing recovery attempts to wait until the new year, due to closure of the courts, causing irreparable harm to my position.
Date needed/window: Pre 21 December
Timed And Instructed For Maximum Media Exposure And Humiliation
The arrest was strategically used for defamatory media articles, published while I was detained and unable to respond.
Date needed/window: 17 December
Timed And Instructed To Exhaust My Resources
The arrest ensured that my financial and legal resources were drained, preventing me from mounting any substantial opposition. The denial of the vast majority of the year’s revenue ensured liquidation was inevitable, while the landlords claimed I remained liable for rent and bills during the periods I was detained.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed And Instructed To Undermine My Credibility With Guests
By arresting me at this critical time, they tarnished my reputation, making it difficult to regain the trust of clients and guests.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
Timed And Instructed To Permanently Damage My Businesses
The combined efforts of the arrest, defamation, and illegal evictions resulted in the collapse of my business operations, with irreparable financial and reputational harm.
Date needed/window: Mid-December
EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT: MARIO BOFFA'S CONFESSIONS
"Every single day. They want the amount. They told me you need to have a million Rand after the two weeks and then it's exit day"
"And yeah, otherwise you will be seen as an associate and a partner, and you'll get prosecuted."
"But we will make sure your name is kept out of it if you extract a million rand, we have an agreement with de Swart and this and this."
A Coordinated Abuse Of Power
The December arrest reveals a calculated campaign of corruption and greed. It was not merely an isolated event but part of a broader strategy to weaponize the criminal justice system for personal and financial gain.
Correspondence, recordings, and legal documents confirm how private individuals commandeered state resources to execute their plan, highlighting systemic corruption and deliberate abuse of power.
The evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that this arrest was timed and orchestrated to achieve specific outcomes, leaving no doubt about the motives and intent behind it.
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THE SECRET, ILLEGAL & UNOFFICIAL RAID & ARREST AT 16 LEIRMANS
The Truth Suid Afrika
Discover the untold stories behind the false headlines of the Media24 articles. Uncover the truth behind the fabricated content of those articles. Understand the motivation that powered the consortium's actions.
"Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist." Edmund Burke