By A Correspondent – A 45-year-old man wanted by British authorities over the deaths of his wife and two daughters has been arrested in South Africa after allegedly fleeing through Zimbabwe in an effort to evade capture.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was taken into custody on Friday in Kensington, Johannesburg, following a coordinated operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Unit and Interpol. His arrest came after an international Red Notice was issued by Interpol.

Tshuma is accused of murdering his wife, 42-year-old Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5). The three were found dead at their family home in Great Denham, near Bedford, England, on 5 July 2026.

Investigators allege that Tshuma departed the United Kingdom on 4 July via Heathrow Airport using his British passport. Authorities believe he travelled to South Africa before entering Zimbabwe, where he was reportedly seen in Bulawayo earlier this week.

According to investigators, increased public attention and widespread circulation of his details on social media may have prompted him to leave Zimbabwe and re-enter South Africa in what police suspect was an attempt to avoid arrest.

Despite efforts to remain undetected, investigators reportedly traced his movements through financial transactions linked to his bank cards and electronic devices. Information supplied by an informant also assisted police in locating him at a property on Marathon Street in Kensington, where he was arrested without incident.

During the operation, officers allegedly recovered an unlicensed firearm, leading to an additional charge under South African law. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether Tshuma will first face the firearm-related charge in South Africa before extradition proceedings commence.

The origin of the weapon and the reason it was allegedly in his possession remain under investigation.

British prosecutors have authorised three counts of murder against Tshuma. South African authorities are now expected to begin extradition proceedings to return him to the United Kingdom, where he is expected to stand trial over the deaths of his wife and two children.

Tshuma is scheduled to appear before a South African court on Monday.