Belinda Roxburgh

Nothing will suprise me at this point😎

If anyone has anything to report on Taun Bewsher and his activities that may or may not have affected you personally, please email actionclass@mweb.co.za, sorry I had this email incorrect on some posts - it is actionclass at mweb dot coza ... (not classaction as previously posted,) .. Alternatively please feel free to DM me And if anyone has contact with Admin of Taun's amazing FB group please ask them to check what has happened there because some of us are unable to see other people's posts for a week now... Dankie baie!

It's where he was arrested

No, it's legit. Taun owes him plenty of months rent.

He generously "bought " the massage package for him and his partner before his entry was retracted.

This was for fraudulent payment R15 000 massages at the epic. He then sold this massage package to another team who were then distraught to find no massages for them at end of the rides. SERG. LJ POOLE will investigate your case PAARL ref nr CAS 396/3/2025.

https://www.mikebolhuis.co.za/post/success-project-taun-bewsher-persistent-scammer-and-fraudster-arrested-part-3 Reshare?

Yes, that's correct. And borrowing bicycles and not returning them is also criminal. I have also been advised by lawyer that anything posted on social media is not defamatory as long as it is fact.

I am still following up on what actually went down at the court. Have not yet managed to ascertain the name of the prosecutor that looked at the case however should have that soon. My sense is they took one look at the wad of paperwork and the list of people owed money by Taun and came to the incorrect conclusion that it is all about money owed when in fact it is about fraud which is absolutely a Criminal case. Unfortunately my detective is drowning in paperwork and case overload so needs a bit of encouragement, however this is not over yet🤟

I was extremely frustrated reading the article because it really didn't cover the whole story. The Stellenbosch case mentioned is regarding the bicycle., R127000 We also had three other cases R37000 Andrew H ( same tour as mine ), the massage therapist R15000, Paarl case number, the Landlord many false pops, and another from Melbos. All of us sent false pops preceded and followed by many promises to refund, apologies and apparent confusion as to why the funds haven't reflected. Classic is him booking massages for epic with false pop and then when his entry withdrawn he sold his * massages * to third party. I don't have that person's details yet..

Starting to think Bolhuis guys have simply used this as a marketing exercise. They promised they had other cases and seemed confident . Once arrest happens they post it and that is that it seems, sigh 😔

There is definitely something off. Repeatedly sending fraudulent proof of payments to clients and landlords and massage therapists and renting bicycles and not returning them but actually selling them and cancelling trips and tours last minute and not refunding people or only refunding them when they go to war. It all sounds pretty criminal to me. I literally have messages and voice message on my phone where he pretends to be Mike Walters who was the person I thought I was paying for my spectacular Cederberg UltraMTB experience... What I would love to know is how to find information on a person's insurance claim records. I have seen a few references to insurance claims. My SAPS detective was all fired up yesterday armed with fresh case numbers and quite confident for bail hearing. This evening he sounds defeated and has assured me the case will be closed. I will talk to Bolhuis detective tomorrow

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, seems I was misinformed this morning and Taun is once again a free man😭 I don't quite understand how it's possible, have been told now that the case is not criminal but rather Civil case and has been closed🤔🤔😥 I am at a loss now, seems he has some family member that is an advocate and that's that. All I can suggest is that everyone that has been affected sends an email to Gavin- actionclass@mweb.co.za , he tried to do this few years back however didn't get enough people interest Perhaps it is time for that? Very disappointed, however at least he has had some bad press and hopefully by the time he gets going again people will be more aware.

The court was full of everyone except Taun. His bail hearing has apparently been postponed for a week. Met his wife, he chose well. I feel desperately sorry for her because she is clearly still under his spell. Hopefully she has strong support network, seems like she has a good heart. Probably an empath which is exactly what people like Taun are attracted to. I imagine she will desperately wants to help him and save him from all of this. Such a waste of talent from both sides.

The Bolhuis detective, Hennie has been quite helpful. I did share all the info with them.

R15000 worth massages! And who knows how much money "borrowed" from kind genuine people! Feeling less and less sorry for this guy even though I know he must have some seriously deep issues !

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A couple of questions: has anyone actually done any of Taun's events? There seems to be many advertised last couple years , Cederberg and Overberg, all on Western Cape Mountain bike FB. I have posted on that group as a warning to others and my posts have been removed and today not accepted at all. Is it run by Taun fans or family I'm wondering? If they know these events never happen surely it is good to take them off the site? Or did some of the events actually take place?

A couple of questions: has anyone actually done any of Taun's events? There seems to be many advertised last couple years , Cederberg and Overberg, all on Western Cape Mountain bike FB. I have posted on that group as a warning to others and my posts have been removed and today not accepted at all. Is it run by Taun fans or family I'm wondering? If they know these events never happen surely it is good to take them off the site? Or did some of the events actually take place?

Family, including his wife, desperate to bail him out. He is being charged today and court date tomorrow. If anyone has any outstanding cases against him, please send my the case numbers asap🤟✌️

Taun Update: Finally Arrested today!! So hopefully this is the beginning of the end of his lucrative deceptions. Just heard that he borrowed an e-bike from Specialised Stellenbosch last year to do recce for Cederberg MTB , he never returned the bike and then actually sold it🙄. And his landlord been receiving fraudulent pops for quite some time before realising money wasn't reflecting so also has an open saps case against him. Feel really sorry for his parents and trying not to feel sorry for him😬

Thank you for this message. Yes, have done everything within my power. Including a lot of research on this guy. He has done this countless times and appears to be masterfull at reincarnating himself when things catch up with him. If he had spent all his energy and time on one legitimate adventure business, he would be doing exceptionally well!! What is also concerning is the number of charities he appears to be connected with. And I assume that overseas cyclists and adventurers have been an enormous source of clients for him, blissfully unaware. I would still have no idea if I hadn't by chance googled Taun Bewsher. It was quite a shock! And unbelievable that he is still walking free... Many people have opened cases of fraud against him , I think he eventually settles his debts when cornered or his family pays to keep him out of jail. And there are also many who haven't laid charges because it's time consuming or they had no idea what they were dealing with or they know and realise the futility so they just write it off and move on and forget about it which is what keeps Taun going. Very sad for those who save for months for family holidays/ cycle trips/ tours only to lose their money and no holiday happen. AI definitely made things easier for him although he already has copies of every possible legal document from way back so no problem churning these "intimidating" letters out 👀 Any other suggestions here are welcome. Just really glad to have found this chat forum, feels like a support group, thanks 😊🌟

Taun Bewsher👆 (UltraMtb and Mountain Merchant- see Instagram) I entered the Cederberg ultraMtb last minute. Initially spoke to Mike Walters ( I now suspect he same guy because he has disappeared, Taun says he doesn't work there anymore!)The night before event I was told there had been a fire of the logistics and support team business premises and was too late to get replacement caterers and back up vehicle (long mail with sad details of fire and vehicle damage etc). Was offered new date April which I can't make. Still waiting for other dates that he promised. Then I started asking for refund which was promised no problem, repeatedly. This been going in for weeks, then last week received fraudulent pop. Which has instigated a fraud case at the bank as well as police case opened. This afternoon I video called him because he sent me a long mail with promises to pay back the money end march. Wanting me to sign stuff. I asked about all the details of fire, names of other riders, other dates April ride I don't believe exists. I asked about the Epic because I saw he is supposedly riding to raise funds for Springboks playersfund for injured rugby players, he said they have got wind if his past and withdrawn his complimentary Epic entry because don't want to be associated with him. He now sending me threatening mails and WhatsApps if I don't remove Facebook posts. All feels a bit surreal! I think he is a shameless bullying psychopath and any suggestions how to stop this happening again to other riders will be appreciated. I have contacted everyone that liked any of his Facebook posts to inform them. I haven't found anyone yet who was scammed for the Feb Cederberg event, yes was R8325 . I think I got off lightly!

Taun Bewsher (UltraMtb and Mountain Merchant- see Instagram) I entered the Cederberg ultraMtb last minute. Initially spoke to Mike Walters ( I now suspect he same guy because he has disappeared, Taun says he doesn't work there anymore!)The night before event I was told there had been a fire of the logistics and support team business premises and was too late to get replacement caterers and back up vehicle (long mail with sad details of fire and vehicle damage etc). Was offered new date April which I can't make. Still waiting for other dates that he promised. Then I started asking for refund which was promised no problem, repeatedly. This been going in for weeks, then last week received fraudulent pop. Which has instigated a fraud case at the bank as well as police case opened. This afternoon I video called him because he sent me a long mail with promises to pay back the money end march. Wanting me to sign stuff. I asked about all the details of fire, names of other riders, other dates April ride I don't believe exists. I asked about the Epic because I saw he is supposedly riding to raise funds for Springboks playersfund for injured rugby players, he said they have got wind if his past and withdrawn his complimentary Epic entry because don't want to be associated with him. He now sending me threatening mails and WhatsApps if I don't remove Facebook posts. I have assured him when my money reflects I will do so. All feels a bit surreal! Any suggestions how to stop this happening again to other riders will be appreciated. I have contacted everyone that liked any of his Facebook posts to inform them. I haven't found anyone yet who was scammed for the Feb Cederberg event, yes was R8325 . I think I got off lightly!