Zambia: Minister Reaffirms South Africa’s Position of Former Zambian President’s Burial

While a state funeral would be an appropriate tribute to the legacy of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, South Africa has acknowledged the legal obligation to respect the wishes expressed by the former President’s immediate family for him to be laid to rest in South Africa.

“In reaffirming the South African government’s position, Minister [Ronald] Lamola emphasised that a state burial in Zambia represents the most fitting tribute to honour Former President Lungu’s distinguished legacy…