JOHANNESBURG - The State says it is ready to extradite Ndodana Tshuma to the United Kingdom.
There, he faces triple murder charges over the deaths of his wife and two daughters.
This follows the conclusion of investigations into the British-Zimbabwean national in South Africa.
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The 45-year-old allegedly killed his wife, Nothabo, and daughters Natalie and Nala at their home in the affluent English town of Bedford.
He was seen leaving Heathrow Airport before flying to South Africa, where he was arrested by police in Johannesburg.
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Tshuma appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. He faces up to 15 years in prison for possessing an unlicensed firearm.
The State is now negotiating a plea deal under which he would pay a fine and be extradited to the UK to face the murder charges.
The case returns to court on 8 and 10 September for plea negotiations and extradition proceedings.