NATIONAL: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a man wanted in the United Kingdom for the murder of his wife and two daughters.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg on Friday, 10 July 2026 following an intensive operation involving the SAPS Interpol National Central Bureau, Crime Intelligence and the Organised Crime Investigation Unit.

According to SAPS Tshuma was wanted by authorities in the UK in connection with the murder of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma (42), and their two daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5), whose bodies were discovered at their home near Bedford.

Through swift operational coordination and intelligence-led policing, SAPS members successfully traced and arrested the fugitive.

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, commended all members involved in the operation for their swift and coordinated response.

“This arrest demonstrates that South Africa is not a safe haven for fugitives. Anyone who believes they can evade justice by fleeing to our country should know that SAPS will work tirelessly with international law enforcement partners to trace, locate and arrest them,” said Dimpane.

The suspect will appear in court on Monday, 13 January 2026.