# The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu’s mortal remains must be repatriated for a state funeral. This ends a legal standoff between the Zambian government and his family who wanted to bury him in Johannesburg. Lungu died two months ago while receiving treatment in South Africa. Deputy judge president Aubrey Ledwaba upheld Zambia’s right to honour Lungu, stating public interest outweighs personal wishes:
High Court rules Lungu’s body must be returned to Zambia for state funeral [SOUND]
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