The Pretoria high court mandated the repatriation of Edgar Lungu's body to Zambia for burial, overriding his family's wishes. There was a two-month dispute regarding Lungu’s burial, with the Zambian government advocating for a state funeral in Lusaka, reflecting its tradition for former presidents. Lungu’s family, citing personal wishes, sought his burial in South Africa, even expressing concerns about the presence of the current president at the funeral. The court's ruling emphasized that state honors take precedence over personal or familial preferences.
A South African court has ruled that Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, should be buried in Zambia against his family's wishes after a two-month dispute.
Lungu's burial has been controversial with Zambia's government intending to hold a state funeral, while his family preferred burial in South Africa.
A high court judge in Pretoria mandated the immediate handover of Lungu's body for repatriation and burial in Lusaka, emphasizing the state's rights.
The court stated that a former president's personal wishes cannot supersede the state's prerogative to hold a state funeral honoring the individual.
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