Johannesburg – The State has completed its investigation into Zimbabwean national and UK fugitive Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, with his South African firearm case now moving towards a possible plea agreement.
Tshuma, 45, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, where the matter was postponed to 8 September 2026.
According to The Citizen, Tshuma abandoned his bail application during his previous court appearance on 27 August.
He is facing a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in South Africa.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of murdering his wife and their two daughters, is back in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court.
The British citizen, who is wanted in the UK, faces three counts of murder. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403. pic.twitter.com/UbrLakpjZa— eNCA (@eNCA) August 27, 2026
Tshuma was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, on 10 July following an operation involving the South African Police Service’s Interpol National Central Bureau, Crime Intelligence and the Organised Crime Investigation Unit.
He is wanted in the United Kingdom over the alleged murders of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their two daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5.
British authorities discovered the bodies at the family home near Bedford. Police allege that Tshuma left the UK two days before the bodies were found.
His South African court proceedings could now be nearing an end, with his lawyer, Chrispin Machingura, confirming that the defence and State are negotiating a possible section 105 agreement.
Speaking in court, Machingura said the parties were still working through the outstanding issues.
“We are in negotiations to try to reach a section 105 agreement,” he said.
Machingura, according to SABC News, said he needed to consult with Tshuma before receiving final instructions on the remaining issues.
“I need to consult with him to get final instructions on the bit that is missing. Once that is done, then I can come back to court and report back.”
[WATCH] UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma appears in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for possession of an unlicensed firearm. He will be back in court on September 8. Tshuma is a suspect in the murder of his family in the United Kingdom. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/Jq3GAuBQPb
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) August 27, 2026
The court had previously warned Tshuma about the potential consequences of a conviction on the firearm charge, including lengthy minimum prison sentences depending on his previous convictions.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that Tshuma will be extradited to the UK once the necessary documentation has been finalised.
This means the immediate focus remains on resolving the South African firearm case before the extradition process can proceed.
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Compiled by Glaan Sibuyi
