Malawi: SAPS Orders Funeral Home to Release Edgar Lungu's Body for Post-Mortem

Malawi: SAPS Orders Funeral Home to Release Edgar Lungu's Body for Post-Mortem

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has ordered a funeral home holding the body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to release it for a post-mortem examination.

Lungu family rejects poisoning claims as burial dispute deepens in South Africa

Edgar Lungu’s family denies poisoning claims as South African police seek custody of his body amid a bitter burial battle.

SA dragged into debacle over Zambia ex-president’s death

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, ZambiaZambia BureauLUSAKA, (CAJ News) – THE request by the South African Police Service (SAPS) for forensic examination of the body of the late Zambian president, Edgar Lungu, deepens the mystery surrounding his death and adds to the conflict between the Lungu family and the current Zambian government. It is a fresh twist to a saga that has gripped Zambia for eight months now, starting with the death of the country…

Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation

SOURCE: BBC NEWS The family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, seen by the BBC, their lawyers say the family are co-operating with “criminal proceedings”, but maintain the allegations are “…

Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers

The family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, seen by the BBC, their lawyers say the family are co-operating with “criminal proceedings”, but maintain the allegations are “unfounded and uns…

Zambia : Lungu family rejects poisoning allegations as court battle continues

South African police have begun investigating allegations that former Zambian president Edgar Lungu may have been poisoned before his death, reopening a sensitive issue that has remained unresolved nearly a year after his passing and amid a continuing legal standoff over his burial. Lungu died on June 5, 2025, in South Africa. His body has […]