The British man accused of killing his wife and two children is expected to return to the Johannesburg Magistrates Court as South Africa prepares his extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom (UK).
Ndodana Tshuma is wanted by British authorities in connection with the murder of his family at their home in Bedfordshire earlier this month.
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UK triple-murder suspect was not flagged upon entering SA, says <a href="https://absafricatv.com/deputy-minister-urges-law-students-to-build-careers-that-strengthen-justice/” title=”Deputy Minister urges law students to build careers that strengthen justice”>Minister Kubayi
They have since confirmed that the victims died from blunt force trauma.
He was arrested in Johannesburg recently with the assistance of Interpol after allegedly fleeing the UK days before the bodies were discovered.
Ndodana was arrested in Johannesburg last week with the assistance of Interpol after allegedly fleeing the UK days before the bodies were discovered.
Tshuma remains in custody on a South African charge of possessing an unlicensed firearm, which police allege was bought in Gauteng.
The murder allegations will be dealt with through a separate extradition process, which is expected to begin once UK authorities submit a formal request for his return.
The court will then determine whether Tshuma can legally be handed over to British authorities to face three murder charges.
Detectives in the UK said their investigation is continuing with the assistance of Interpol, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the UK’s National Crime Agency.
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