The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is ready to finalise the firearm and ammunition case against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a 46-year-old man wanted in the United Kingdom in connection with the murders of his wife and two children.
Tshuma appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court, where his domestic criminal case was postponed to 10 November 2026 for the finalisation of plea proceedings.
The postponement follows a request by his defence attorney for a specialist assessment after Tshuma indicated that he could not remember pleading guilty to the charges or signing a plea and sentence agreement with the State.
However, the NPA opposed the request, arguing that there was no evidence before the court to demonstrate that Tshuma lacked the mental capacity to understand the proceedings.
Gauteng NPA communications officer Magaboke Mohlatlole said the State maintained that there were no grounds to halt the proceedings under section 77(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act.
The section provides for an assessment to establish whether an accused person has the mental capacity to understand court proceedings.
The State has asked the court to proceed with finalising the existing plea and sentence agreement.
Under the agreement, Tshuma pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as contravening the Immigration Act.
The separate extradition proceedings against him have been postponed to 5 November 2026.
Wanted in UK over family triple murder
Tshuma is wanted in the United Kingdom on three counts of murder following the deaths of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their two children, Natalie and Nala Tshuma.
According to the extradition request, the alleged murders took place in early July 2026 in Bedford, Bedfordshire.
The extradition proceedings will determine whether Tshuma can be surrendered to British authorities to face the murder charges.
Mohlatlole said the NPA remained ready to finalise both the domestic criminal case and the extradition proceedings.
The authority said it would continue to ensure that both matters proceeded in accordance with the law and that the interests of justice were served.
