Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma has appeared in court in South Africa after his arrest on Friday night in Johannesburg

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A man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters in Bedfordshire is appearing in court in South Africa after UK authorities submitted an application to extradite him.

Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead by police in a house in Great Denham, near Bedford, on 6 July.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, was arrested on Friday night in Johannesburg.

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The Crown Prosecution Service in Britain has authorised three murder charges against him.

Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and daughters Nala, five, and Natalie, 15, were found in their home on Carnoustie Drive on Monday, 6 July

South African police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe explained that the court proceedings concern the extradition request and a charge of the illegal possession of firearms.

She said: "We can confirm that South Africa has received a provisional extradition request from Interpol Manchester through to Interpol Pretoria.

"We will be awaiting a full extradition request within 40 days, which will include the case docket as well as supporting evidence.

"However, we can confirm that for now, we do have the warrant of arrest from UK authorities."

📰 Source: BBC Africa