Bedfordshire Police have confirmed that murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, travelled to Zimbabwe before going on to South Africa, where he was arrested on Friday night.
Tshuma, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, was detained in Kensington, Johannesburg, after an international manhunt following the killing of his wife and two daughters.
Also known as Mark, Tshuma was arrested by the South African Police Service’s Organised Crime Unit, working with Interpol. The arrest came a day after Interpol issued an international Red Notice.
He is accused of murdering his wife, Nothabo Zandile Khumalo, 42, and their daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5.
Their bodies were discovered on Monday at the family home in Great Denham, near Bedfordshire.
Investigators say Tshuma left the UK from London Heathrow on Saturday, 4 July 2026, using a British passport. He travelled via Zimbabwe before entering South Africa.
Police traced him to a property on Marathon Street in Kensington, Johannesburg. The arrest happened within hours of the Red Notice being issued.
In a statement, Detective Inspector Lee Martin said Tshuma had flown to Dubai and then to Johannesburg, before crossing into Zimbabwe. He later travelled from Zimbabwe back into South Africa.
“I am Detective Inspector Lee Martin, senior investigating officer from the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire Major Crime Unit,” he said.
“Earlier this week, on Tuesday, we launched a murder investigation after the bodies of Zandile Tshuma and her daughters, Natalie and Nala, were discovered at their home address in Great Denham.
“On Wednesday, we publicly confirmed that we wanted to speak to Ndodana Tshuma, also known as Mark, in connection with their deaths.
“Mark Tshuma left the country on Saturday, flying to Dubai and then on to Johannesburg. He then crossed from South Africa and then into Zimbabwe.
“We now know, since the previous media statement on Wednesday, he travelled from Zimbabwe to South Africa.
“We have been working around the clock with national and international law enforcement agencies to secure the necessary documentation for his arrest, and on Thursday evening, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised three charges for murder.
“I can now confirm that today, police in South Africa located and arrested Mark Tshuma.
“He is currently in custody at a police station in South Africa, and we are working to bring him back to the UK.
“I’d like to thank the NCA, Interpol, and authorities in both Zimbabwe and South Africa, as well as the rapid work of the CPS, which has enabled this to happen so quickly.
“I would also like to thank the media, whose coverage of this case has been vital, and also the public who came forward here in the UK and also in Zimbabwe and in South Africa, to assist in locating him.
“Finally, I’d like to recognise the efforts of my team and all of those involved in this investigation.
“There is no place for violence against women and girls in Bedfordshire, and the thoughts of our whole team remain with Zandile, Natalie, Nala, and all of those who knew and loved them.”
On Friday night, SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that Tshuma was found with an unauthorised firearm during the raid.
Meanwhile, Emma Davies, Chief Crown Prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service, said Tshuma faces three charges of murder.
“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised three charges of murder against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma following the deaths of his wife and two daughters,” said Davies.
“This comes after the careful review of evidence provided by Bedfordshire Police.
“The bodies of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile, Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found at their home in Great Denham on Tuesday, 7 July.
“Our thoughts remain with Zandile, Natalie and Nala’s loved ones and with everyone affected by what has happened.
“As criminal proceedings are active, nothing should be reported, commented on or shared online that could prejudice the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
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