Zambian Government Tries to Stop a Former President's Funeral Taking Place in South Africa

Court halts Lungu's funeral in SA after challenge by Zambian government

The Gauteng High Court sitting in Pretoria has halted the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu pending an urgent court application.

High court halts Joburg burial of Zambia’s former president Lungu

Zambian government has until July 4 to explain why it wants to repatriate Lungu’s body

High Court stops former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's funeral in SA amid family-government dispute

High Court halts Lungu’s funeral in SA after court challenge by Zambian government

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the funeral service of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu should not go ahead pending an urgent court application.

South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-president Lungu

JOHANNESBURG - A South African court prevented Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu from being buried in Johannesburg just before the ceremony was due to be held on Wednesday, following weeks of feuding between his family and the Zambian government. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South African court halts burial of Zambia’s ex-president Edgar Lungu

The standoff has sparked political tensions, as Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema were long-time rivals. The family says it wants to avoid political drama, while Zambia argues that protocol and national dignity must prevail.