Formal extradition proceedings against 45-year-old fugitive Ndodana Tshuma are set to begin in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Tshuma is wanted by authorities in the United Kingdom in connection with the alleged murders of his wife and their two young daughters.
British authorities are seeking his extradition to the UK, where he is expected to face trial over the killings.
Tshuma is currently facing separate charges in South Africa after allegedly entering the country illegally and being found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
His return to Britain has been delayed by a number of technical issues, prompting frustration from his legal team.
His lawyer has raised concerns over the delays as the formal extradition process gets underway in Johannesburg.
The proceedings will determine whether the requirements for Tshuma’s extradition to the UK have been met.