UK murder fugitive Ndodana Tshuma pleads guilty to firearm charge in Johannesburg
Tshuma is wanted in the United Kingdom in connection with the deaths of his wife and daughters.
Ndodana Tshuma, a 45-year-old man, pleaded guilty in Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to possessing a firearm and ammunition illegally. This came after a section 105A agreement was reached between the state and the defense. According to the police, Tshuma was discovered with a gun and ammunition that he had purchased in South Africa following his arrest in Kensington, Johannesburg, on July 10th.
He pleaded guilty to four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and an additional charge of breaching the Immigration Act for allegedly entering South Africa illegally while being wanted in the UK. Tshuma is a person of interest in the UK for the murders of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their two daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, whose bodies were found with fatal head injuries at their residence in Great Denham, near Bedford, on July 7th.
Authorities claim Tshuma left the UK two days prior to the discovery of the bodies. However, he has not been convicted of any charge related to the deaths. At an earlier court appearance, the magistrate highlighted potential sentencing consequences for Tshuma if convicted of firearm possession. If it were his first offense, he could face 15 years in prison; for a second offense, 20 years; and for a third offense, 25 years.
South African prosecutors have stated that their investigation is complete, and the extradition request from the UK, which includes three counts of murder, is prepared for processing. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirmed that Tshuma will be extradited to the UK once the required documents are finalized.
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