South Africa court denies Lungu family appeal, orders burial in Zambia
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Pretoria's High Court has denied an appeal by the family of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu, who wanted him to be buried in South Africa. According to the court, Lungu should however be buried in his home country.
Breakdown
- Pretoria's High Court denied the Lungu family's appeal to bury Edgar Lungu in South Africa.
- The court ruled that Lungu must be buried in Zambia, his home country. 16s
- Lungu's family wanted a South African funeral to reportedly prevent President Ichilema from attending. 28s
- The court affirmed the Zambian government's authority over the burial of former presidents. 37s
- Arrangements are being made to transfer Lungu's remains to Zambia for burial. 51s