Hopefield police accused of failing women in crisis amid allegations of intimidation
CCN Editor – George April
HOPEFIELD: – Serious questions are being raised about the conduct of Hopefield SAPS following allegations that a mother and her daughter have been subjected to ongoing intimidation, pressure and a failure of protection by police officers, despite repeated complaints and formal media inquiries.
According to the mother in Hopefield, she and her daughter have for months attempted to lay criminal complaints and seek protection against her sister. That’s, amid an ongoing High Court dispute, relating to inheritance and property matters. She alleges that her attempts to open cases and apply for a protection order, were repeatedly ignored or dismissed by police officials and court clerks.
On Monday at 04:14, CCN sent a formal media inquiry to Captain Godliep Adams, station commander of Hopefield SAPS, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) copied. The inquiry sought clarity on the alleged refusal to take statements, differential treatment between complainants, and the reported pressure placed on the mother and daughter to sign Domestic Violence documentation.
Instead of receiving acknowledgment or answers, the mother claims police members again visited her home on that Saturday afternoon after 8pm. She alleges that her daughter was pressured and threatened to sign documents relating to Domestic Violence, despite the original complaint allegedly being one of crimen injuria.
In a written return response dated 17 December 2025, Captain Adams stated that the allegations were under investigation and that the mother had failed to provide sufficient details, including names of officers, dates and evidence. However, in a follow-up response provided to CCN, the mother identified police members Du Preez and Blankenberg as being involved in visits to her residence.
The mother further alleges that she and her daughter are living under increasing pressure and fear, including suspected acts of intimidation at their home. These claims have not yet been independently verified.
Concerns have also been raised by community members regarding other unresolved complaints involving Hopefield SAPS, including allegations of police assault on an 18-year-old person with disabilities, a reported bank card fraud case allegedly supported by CCTV evidence, and unanswered questions surrounding a fatal motor vehicle accident on 15 December 2024.
None of these matters have received public feedback, according to complainants.
The South African Human Rights Commission has acknowledged receipt of correspondence and indicated that the matter will receive attention. At the time of publication, no further response had been received from SAPS, IPID or the NPA.
With Christmas less than 24 hours away, the situation has sparked public concern about the safety and wellbeing of women seeking help from law enforcement. Advocacy groups warn that failure to act timeously in such cases could have serious consequences.
CCN has given all relevant authorities an opportunity to respond and will update the story should further information become available.
