South Africa court weighs feud over the body of Zambia's former President Lungu
A South African appeals court is deliberating on the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in June 2025. His family is contesting a ruling that mandates his remains be returned to Zambia for a state funeral, preferring to bury him in South Africa. The case highlights tensions between Lungu's family and the current Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who seeks to honor Lungu with a state ceremony.
- ▪Edgar Lungu served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021 and died at the age of 68.
- ▪The Pretoria High Court ruled that Lungu's remains should be repatriated to Zambia for a state funeral.
- ▪Lungu's family argues against the burial in Zambia due to their objections to Hichilema's involvement.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSouth Africa court weighs feud over the body of Zambia's former President LunguThe family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu is appealing a court ruling to have his remains buried in South AfricaByMICHELLE GUMEDE Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 11:11 AM1:26FILE - Zambian President Edgar Lungu attends the Southern African Development Community's leaders' conference in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
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