The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a 2025 ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that had granted the Zambian government the right to repatriate the remains of former President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral and burial.
The original judgment, delivered in August 2025, had supported the government’s position regarding the late leader’s final arrangements.
Edgar Lungu passed away on June 5, 2025, in South Africa while receiving medical treatment.
The latest ruling marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding the former president’s burial arrangements, with further details expected to emerge in due course.
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