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South African court rules that the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu be returned to Zambia for a state funeral.
The court’s ruling is expected to set a precedent on the balance between state protocol and family wishes in the burial of public figures.
Southern African leaders hail former Nigerian president Buhari for promoting continental unity, diplomacy and Pan-Africanism.
President Ramaphosa says former Deputy President David Mabuza will be honoured with a state funeral on 12 July in Mpumalanga province.
Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, with leaders hailing Mabuza’s legacy in land reform, governance and diplomacy.
The deadlock over burial arrangements of Zambia’s former president Lungu has serious political and security implications for the country.
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa in an act of defiance against his successor and bitter political rival
Zambian president ends national mourning period for his predecessor Edgar Lungu, citing impasse over repatriation of his remains.
Repatriation of Edgar Lungu’s body halted on Wednesday amid new row between family and Zambian government.
The body of former Zambian President Lungu is set to arrive in Zambia on Wednesday ahead of his state funeral scheduled for 22 June.