Pumza Fihlani

A funeral was held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, for Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, who were found dead in their home in Great Denham near Bedford on 6 July. An inquest concluded that all three died from head injuries. Nothabo’s husband, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, was arrested in Johannesburg on suspicion of murder and remains in South African custody while UK authorities pursue his extradition; he also faces a separate gun-related charge. Relatives remembered the victims warmly and said they wanted justice and the truth to emerge through court proceedings. Tshuma’s case is due to resume on 27 August, and he has not yet entered a plea.

A funeral was held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, for Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, who were found dead in their home in Great Denham near Bedford on 6 July. An inquest concluded that all three died from head injuries. Nothabo’s husband, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, was arrested in Johannesburg on suspicion of murder and remains in custody in South Africa while UK authorities seek his extradition; he also faces a separate firearms charge. Relatives remembered the victims fondly and said they want justice and the truth to emerge through the court process. Tshuma’s case is due to resume on 27 August, and he has not yet entered a plea.

A diplomatic dispute has emerged after Ghana claimed that Ghanaian national Bashiru Isak was killed during anti‑migrant protests in Cape Town, prompting a formal protest to South Africa. South African officials denied the claim, stating police had no record of such an incident, while confirming a separate killing of Ghanaian barber Kwabena Boagen linked to extortion in another township. Authorities urged Ghana to provide details of the alleged incident. The row comes amid rising anti‑migrant sentiment and nationwide protests that led thousands of foreign nationals to leave South Africa. Ghana has demanded a transparent investigation and urged South Africa to ensure the safety and rights of all foreign nationals.