# The High Court in Pretoria has heard that a deadlock remains between former Zambian president Edgar Lungu’s family and the Zambian government over his burial site. The matter was stood down on Friday for negotiations. Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba previously ruled in favour of the state, allowing a state funeral in Zambia. However, the family insists Lungu’s dying wish was to exclude President Hakainde Hichilema. The 68-year-old died in South Africa two months ago. An appeal date is yet to be announced.
Lungu’s family and Zambian government deadlocked over Lungu’s burial