The upcoming release of Norman ‘Afzal’ Simons, also known as the Station Strangler, has caused alarm and controversy in the Mitchells Plain community. In 1995, Simons was convicted for the kidnapping and murder of 10yearold Elroy van Rooyen. He is scheduled for parole on 20 July 2023. However, many residents still recall the terror they felt during his crimes. The Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum (CPF) demands an apology from Simons if he wishes to be reintegrated into the community.
