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26/06/2025

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25/06/2025

ECL BURIAL SUSPENDED
South African court asks the Zambian Government to make its submissions on July 3rd, 2025 and the Respondents ( Lungu family) to respond by 4th July 2025. The ruling has been set for July 18th, 2025. Meanwhile, burial suspended.

25/06/2025

BURIAL FOR PRESIDENT EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU SUSPENDED PENDING COURT OUTCOME

25/06/2025

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25/06/2025

📸THE FAMILY OF EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU IN COURT TODAY

25/06/2025

SOUTH AFRICA EXPECTED TO HALT BURIAL OF DR Edgar Chagwa Lungu TODAY
The legal battle unfolding in South Africa between the Zambian government and the family of the late President Edgar Lungu is both unprecedented and deeply symbolic. The Zambian government, through Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, has filed an urgent application in the Pretoria High Court seeking to halt Lungu’s burial in South Africa until the matter of his final resting place is resolved.

The government argues that, under Zambian law and tradition, a former Head of State must be buried in Zambia with full military honors, and that such a burial is a matter of national interest, not a private matter. They cite the precedent of Zambia’s founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, whose personal burial wishes were overridden by the courts in favor of public interest.

On the other hand, Lungu’s family insists on honoring what they claim were his personal wishes—to be buried privately in South Africa—and they have already made funeral arrangements.

Given the legal precedent and the constitutional backing invoked by the Zambian government (specifically Article 177(5)(c) of the Zambian Constitution), the most likely legal outcome is that the South African court may grant the interim interdict, pausing the burial until a full hearing can determine whether the state’s interest outweighs the family’s wishes. Courts often lean toward preserving the status quo in such sensitive matters until all arguments are fully heard.

This case could set a powerful precedent for how African states handle the burial of national figures when personal and political interests collide.

Edgar Lungu died in SA while receiving specialised treatment at the age of 68.

25/06/2025

GOVERNMENT BLOCKS LUNGU’S BURIAL IN A SOUTH AFRICAN COURT

25/06/2025

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24/06/2025

🇿🇲 UPDATE: Legal Battle Over President Lungu’s Burial Intensifies 🇿🇲

The final resting place of Zambia’s sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu , remains uncertain as a legal showdown unfolds in South Africa.

🕊️ The Lungu family has confirmed that the late President will be buried in a private ceremony in Johannesburg, citing his personal wishes and the need for a peaceful farewell. Family spokesperson Hon. Makebi Zulu expressed gratitude to the South African government for respecting their decision and supporting a dignified, non-political send-off.

⚖️ However, the Zambian Government has filed an urgent court application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, seeking to block the burial. The State argues that President Lungu, as a former Head of State, is entitled to a state funeral on Zambian soil, in accordance with national law.

📜 The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha SC, invokes Article 177(5)(c) of the Zambian Constitution, which empowers the State to act in matters of public interest. The application names former First Lady Esther Lungu, the late President’s children, and family lawyer Makebi Zulu as respondents

🕗 The case is scheduled to be heard Wednesday, June 25th at 08:00 in Pretoria. The outcome could determine whether the burial proceeds in South Africa or if the remains are repatriated to Zambia.

🇿🇦 Meanwhile, South Africa has maintained a neutral stance, emphasizing its respect for both legal process and the rights of the family .

This unprecedented legal and diplomatic standoff has stirred deep emotions across Zambia and the region. As the court prepares to rule, the nation watches with bated breath.

📌 Stay tuned for real-time updates on this developing story.

24/06/2025

Edgar Lungu’s burial sparks legal showdown.
Zambian govt seeks court order to block it.
Court hearing: June 25, Pretoria.
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24/06/2025

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