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Slain UK-based Zimbabwean mother, daughters to be buried in Bulawayo
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The bodies of Zimbabwean mother Nothabo Zandile Khumalo and her two daughters, Natalie and Nala, who were allegedly murdered by Khumalo's husband and the children's father in the United Kingdom last month, are expected to arrive in Bulawayo on Saturday ahead of their burial on Monday.
Police and family sources said the bodies of Khumalo, 42, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, will be repatriated from the United Kingdom after the completion of forensic examinations and the necessary documentation.
An informed source in the UK said the repatriation process had progressed faster than initially anticipated.
"The investigation, post-mortem and processing of the deceased's repatriation papers moved faster than initially anticipated. So the bodies of Nothabo Zandile Khumalo, Natalie and Nala Tshuma will be repatriated to Bulawayo on Saturday. Burial will be on Monday. Nyaradzo is handling the arrangements," the source said.
The three were found dead at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, on July 3.
Their husband and father, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, a Zimbabwean-born British citizen, allegedly fled the UK the following day before being arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, on July 10 during a joint operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Interpol.
A forensic post-mortem examination conducted in the UK concluded that the three victims died from blunt force trauma. Investigators believe they were fatally assaulted with a blunt object.
The killings sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean community in the United Kingdom and back home, drawing widespread attention because of the tragic loss of an entire family.
Following his arrest in South Africa, Tshuma appeared twice before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on a charge of unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Meanwhile, UK authorities have authorised three counts of murder against him and are seeking his extradition to stand trial.
South Africa's Ministry of Justice has confirmed that it intends to process the UK's provisional extradition request, with the formal process expected to follow the prescribed legal procedures.
During his second court appearance, Tshuma abandoned his bail application. His case was postponed to August 27 to allow for further investigations, including ballistic testing on the firearm allegedly found in his possession.
The burial of Khumalo and her daughters is expected to take place in Bulawayo before extradition proceedings against Tshuma are concluded, paving the way for him to face trial in the United Kingdom over the deaths of his wife and children.
Police and family sources said the bodies of Khumalo, 42, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, will be repatriated from the United Kingdom after the completion of forensic examinations and the necessary documentation.
An informed source in the UK said the repatriation process had progressed faster than initially anticipated.
"The investigation, post-mortem and processing of the deceased's repatriation papers moved faster than initially anticipated. So the bodies of Nothabo Zandile Khumalo, Natalie and Nala Tshuma will be repatriated to Bulawayo on Saturday. Burial will be on Monday. Nyaradzo is handling the arrangements," the source said.
The three were found dead at their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, on July 3.
Their husband and father, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, a Zimbabwean-born British citizen, allegedly fled the UK the following day before being arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, on July 10 during a joint operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Interpol.
A forensic post-mortem examination conducted in the UK concluded that the three victims died from blunt force trauma. Investigators believe they were fatally assaulted with a blunt object.
The killings sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean community in the United Kingdom and back home, drawing widespread attention because of the tragic loss of an entire family.
Following his arrest in South Africa, Tshuma appeared twice before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on a charge of unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Meanwhile, UK authorities have authorised three counts of murder against him and are seeking his extradition to stand trial.
South Africa's Ministry of Justice has confirmed that it intends to process the UK's provisional extradition request, with the formal process expected to follow the prescribed legal procedures.
During his second court appearance, Tshuma abandoned his bail application. His case was postponed to August 27 to allow for further investigations, including ballistic testing on the firearm allegedly found in his possession.
The burial of Khumalo and her daughters is expected to take place in Bulawayo before extradition proceedings against Tshuma are concluded, paving the way for him to face trial in the United Kingdom over the deaths of his wife and children.
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