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South African Court Orders Repatriation of Ex-Zambian Leader Lungu's Body
PRETORIA (Reuters) -A South African court on Friday ordered the repatriation of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body for a state funeral, siding with Zambia's government over his family who wanted him buried in South Africa, not in the presence of his successor.
Hand over the body for burial at home, a South African court tells Zambian ex-president's family
A South African court has ruled that Zambia can repatriate the remains of its former president, Edgar Lungu, and bury him in his home country.
Ex-president can be buried in Zambia against family's wishes, court rules
A South African court has ruled that Zambia's government can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral, despite his family's opposition.
Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules
After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu’s family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.
South African court upholds Zambia’s right to repatriate late president
South African court rules Zambia’s ex-president Edgar Lungu must be buried in Lusaka, overriding family objections in a high-profile burial dispute.
Lungu family challenges court ruling over burial: Appeal filed in South Africa
PRETORIA- (MaraviPost)- The family of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has filed an urgent application in the South African courts, seeking leave to appeal a ruling concerning his funeral and burial arrangements. The application was submitted to contest a decision made by the Pretoria High Court on 8 August 2025.
Lungu’s Body to Remain in South Africa Pending Appeal
The remains of former Zambian President Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu will not be moved from South Africa following the successful filing of an
Edgar Lungu: Court rules ex-president can be buried in Zambia against family’s wishes
A South African court ruled Friday that Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa on June 5, should be buried in Zambia, against his family's wishes.
South African court orders return of Zambian leader's body
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's burial has been the subject of a two-month dispute between Zambia's government and his family.
Ex-Zambian Leader Should Be Buried in Home Country, Court Rules
A South African court ruled that former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should be buried in his home country, a judgment that follows weeks of legal wrangling over what should happen to his remains.
Surrender the body: High Court rules that Edgar Lungu must be buried in Zambia
The court ruled that the government of Zambia is entitled to repatriate the body of the late president, Edgar Lungu, for a state funeral in Lusaka.
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The Zambian government has won its application to repatriate and bury former president Edgar Lungu in his home country.

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