SA appeals court blocks return of Lungu's body for state burial

The South African appeals court has halted the repatriation of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's body, which has been in South Africa due to a family-government feud over his burial site. The Zambian government wanted Lungu to receive a state burial, but his family prefers a private burial abroad. This legal standoff underscores the complex dynamics between familial wishes and national honors, highlighting the challenges in resolving such cross-border disputes. It also reflects the broader issue of how former leaders' final resting places are managed in the post-presidency era.