Man accused of triple murder admits gun charges
Summary
A man accused of killing his wife and two daughters in the UK has admitted to having an illegal gun and ammunition in South Africa. He was arrested in Johannesburg and faces murder charges in England, with an extradition hearing planned soon.Key Facts
- Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, were found dead with head injuries in Bedfordshire, UK, on July 7.
- Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, the accused, was arrested in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- He admitted to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition purchased in South Africa.
- He has appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg for a plea hearing related to the gun charge.
- The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service has charged him with three counts of murder.
- An extradition hearing is set for Thursday in South Africa to potentially send him back to the UK.
- The accused holds British citizenship but has Zimbabwean heritage.
- He may be sentenced in South Africa for the gun-related offenses before extradition.
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