JOHANNESBURG – South African police have arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a British citizen wanted for the murder of his wife and two young daughters in the United Kingdom.
The arrest came within hours of Interpol issuing a Red Notice for the 45-year-old fugitive. SAPS members tracked him to a property in Kensington, Johannesburg, on Friday evening.
NOWinSA was among the first on the scene, capturing exclusive footage of the suspect being taken down.
Our camera recorded officers processing evidence and bagging exhibits with the suspect handcuffed on the floor. We also filmed the moment officers hauled Tshuma into a police van.
WATCH (BELOW): SAPS Interpol and Gauteng Organised Crime officers process evidence as Ndodana “Mark” Tshuma lies handcuffed following his arrest in Kensington, Johannesburg.
Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS national spokesperson, addressed the media at the scene. She confirmed the multidisciplinary team included the SAPS Interpol National Central Bureau, Crime Intelligence, and the Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation Unit.
“A Red Notice was only issued yesterday and within a matter of hours our multidisciplinary team has managed to track this suspect to Kensington in Johannesburg,” Mathe said.
Tshuma fled the UK on Saturday, July 4, travelling from Heathrow Airport on a British passport. The bodies of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, were discovered at the family home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, on Monday.
“South Africa is not a hideout for fugitives”
Mathe issued a direct warning to international criminals.
“South Africa is not a hideout for fugitives. If you commit serious crimes anywhere in the world and think you can evade justice by fleeing to South Africa, you are mistaken. We will trace you, we will find you and we will arrest you.”
WATCH: Officers escort UK fugitive Ndodana “Mark” Tshuma to a SAPS vehicle after his arrest in Johannesburg.
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane commended the officers for their swift response.
Evidence and extradition
SAPS confirmed officers found Tshuma in possession of a firearm. Authorities are investigating whether he entered South Africa with the weapon.
The UK Crown Prosecution Service has already authorised three charges of murder against Tshuma.
He is due to appear in a South African court on Monday as extradition proceedings begin.
Mathe extended condolences to the victims’ family. “We hope today’s arrest brings them one step closer to justice.”
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