The High Court in Pretoria granted an urgent order preventing the funeral from going ahead, arguing that no burial should take place until disagreements over Lungu’s final resting place are settled.

Acting Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba delivered the ruling, which comes amid a dispute between the Zambian state and the late President’s family. While full details have not been disclosed, the matter has sparked diplomatic and legal tensions between the two countries.

Lungu, who passed away recently, was due to be buried in SA today.

--ChannelAfrica--