THE South African Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by former president Edgar Lungu’s family to directly appeal against the ruling of the High Court, Gauteng Division, which ordered the repatriation of his mortal remains for a state funeral and burial at Embassy Park. Meanwhile, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says government remains committed to working with Lungu family to reach an arrangement that takes into consideration their wishes, interests and the rights of the government. Last month, the South African High Court ordered that Lungu’s body be handed over to the Zambian authorities for a state funeral following his death on June 5, 2025. However, Lungu’s widow, Esther, and the family filed an application for leave to appeal...