Lungu family files appeal in South Africa over repatriation of former president’s remains

2026-02-10 - 18:21

The family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has filed a notice of appeal in South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), nearly two months after being granted leave to challenge a ruling ordering the repatriation of his remains to Zambia. According to court documents dated February 9, 2026, and seen by Kalemba, the family—led