THE COLLECTION
BEFORE & AFTER
PRE, DURING & POST TRANSFORMATION
The Collection And The Images That Recorded It
The videos and images of the portfolio are not merely decoration, branding, or a visual reprieve from the reams of text—they are evidence. They provide crucial context and understanding.
I have over 100,000 photos documenting the portfolio: from the starting condition of the properties, through the works on each project, and finally, the completed transformations. These photos are a testament to the immense pride I took in the properties, their transformation, and the guest experience that resulted.
What follows is just a fraction. There is neither the time nor the space here to convey the true scale of the work undertaken, or to do justice to the tens of thousands of photos and videos that exist. But even as a small sample, these images speak for themselves. I challenge anyone to view them, then read the allegations made by the consortium — and explain how the two can possibly be reconciled.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE & AFTER VIDEOS JUXTAPOSED DEMONSTRATING THE EXTENT OF THE TRANSFORMATIONS AND EXPOSING THE MOTIVATION OF THE CONSORTIUM
A Consortium That Included Keith Broad, Inge Broad, Raj Moonsamy, Wouter De Swardt & Others
A collection of stories from Instagram that provide a comprehensive picture of the extraordinary attention to detail that went into every purchase, decision and project. As well as the exceptionally high quality of every item.
PRE-TRANSFORMATION 2020-2021
POST-TRANSFORMATION 2022-2023
KEITH & INGE BROAD'S OWN MARKETING FOR LEIRMANS RD BEFORE AND AFTER
There can be no better gage of the property's condition, the owner's perception of its condition and value, or the scope of the improvements than by looking at the owner's own marketing of the property. Any comparison of the property prior to my lease and transformation and after show a vast improvement in the property, its value and clearly the owner's perception of both as these are the marketing materials of their own agents.
The new and vastly improved property being advertised just days after my December arrest, despite having no legal right to do so, let alone be in the property.
In the same week that Media24 published their interview with "Inge" lamenting the damage to her property and the financial hardship i had caused them they were listing their property at R13 million more than its value of just a year earlier..
MAIN TERRACE: BEFORE
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MAIN TERRACE: AFTER
A montage of images from the 100,000+ taken of the properties. Any comparison with any photos from before my tenure demonstrates the extent of the transformations
32 FISHERMANS BEND, LLANDUDNO, BEFORE AND AT THE BEGINING OF THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL
THE TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY
A montage of images from the 100,000+ taken of the properties. Any comparison with any photos from before my tenure demonstrates the extent of the transformations
12 HOVE ROAD, CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN, BEFORE & AFTER THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL
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AFTER
THE GRAND VERANDA - ANOTHER OF THE MANY PROJECTS DESIGNED, FUNDED AND CREATED BY DARREN RUSSELL
Turning into one of the guests favourite places on the property, including 20 foot sheer silk curtains, a bespoke dining table hand made that accommodated 12 guests, Philip Stark Ghost chairs, a can lounge set with bespoke hand made cushions, two crystal chandeliers, hand made bespoke design luxury bean bags for guests to chill, and several large and expensive plants arrangements
32 FISHERMANS BEND, LLANDUDNO, INSET VIDEO - AFTER THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL, BACKGROUND - BEFORE
The swimming pool at "Llandudno Legend" -32 Fisherman's Bend: The background pictures the pool area before the transformation and the inset video shows it after the transformations...
BEFORE & AFTER - JUXTAPOSED
A montage of images from the 100,000+ taken of the properties. Any comparison with any photos from before my tenure demonstrates the extent of the transformations
16 LEIRMANS ROAD, LLANDUDNO, CAPE TOWN, BEFORE & AFTER THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL
BEFORE & AFTER - JUXTAPOSED
32 FISHERMANS BEND, BEFORE & AFTER IMAGES JUXTAPOSED
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating the vast array and depth of the transformation, exposing he lies told by the consortium, varying from damage to intentional rental non payments
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AFTER
BEFORE
32 FISHERMANS BEND, BEFORE THE TRANSFORMATIONS BY DARREN RUSSELL
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating the condition of the property, inside and outside, its contents and condition before he transformations - demonstrating the vast array and depth of the transformation, exposing he lies told by the consortium, varying from damage to intentional rental non payments
BEFORE
16 LEIRMANS ROAD, LLANDUDNO, BEFORE THE EXTENSIVE TRANSFORMATIONS BY DARREN RUSSELL
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating the condition of the property, inside and outside, its contents and condition prior to the transformations - demonstrating the vast array and depth of the transformation, exposing he lies told by the consortium, varying from damage to intentional rental non payments
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AFTER
16 LEIRMANS ROAD, LLANDUDNO, CAPE TOWN, BEFORE & AFTER THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL
The lower half of the garden at Leirmans was unused and unusable. Sloping at 45 degrees, just lawn and no steps it was a waste of both the garden and the amazing view. 100,000+ taken of the properties. Any comparison with any photos from before my tenure demonstrates the extent of the transformations
AFTER
32 FISHERMANS BEND, AFTER THE TRANSFORMATIONS BY DARREN RUSSELL
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating the vast array and depth of the transformation, exposing he lies told by the consortium, varying from damage to intentional rental non payments
BEFORE
32 FISHERMANS BEND, BEFORE THE TRANSFORMATIONS BY DARREN RUSSELL
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating the condition of the property, inside and outside, its contents and condition before the transformations;
demonstrating the vast array and depth of the transformation, exposing he lies told by the consortium, varying from damage to intentional rental non payments
SLIDESHOW:
DIRECT COMPARISON:
16 LEIRMANS ROAD, LLANDUDNO, CAPE TOWN, BEFORE & AFTER THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL
A montage of images from the 100,000+ taken of the properties.
By juxtaposing the images the total transformation of 16 Leirmans Road is undeniable and all encompassing. This both exposes the lies of Wouter de Swardt, Keith Broad, Inge Broad as well as exposes the extreme nature of the fabrications published by Media24.
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AFTER
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AFTER
A montage of images from the 100,000+ taken of the properties. Any comparison with any photos from before my tenure demonstrates the extent of the transformations
12 HOVE ROAD, CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN, BEFORE & AFTER THE TRANSFORMATION BY DARREN RUSSELL
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AFTER
BEFORE
32 FISHERMANS BEND, BEFORE THE TRANSFORMATIONS BY DARREN RUSSELL
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating the condition of the property, inside and outside, its contents and condition before the transformations;
demonstrating the vast array and depth of the transformation, exposing he lies told by the consortium, varying from damage to intentional rental non payments
BEFORE
AFTER
"Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't." - Mark Twain