Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa in private funeral ceremony

The Lungu family made it official that former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will have his final resting place in South Africa. Family spokesman Makebi Zulu released a statement confirming the private burial ceremony will happen in Johannesburg. The family thanked people from Africa and around the world for their kind messages during this sad time. They picked South Africa because they wanted a quiet funeral away from public attention. The family asked everyone to respect their choice for privacy.

South African government officials helped the family with all the funeral arrangements. The Lungu relatives praised South Africa for treating them with respect and dignity throughout the process. They appreciated how the country honored their wishes for a private ceremony. The family called on Zambians to stay peaceful and united during this mourning period. They want people to understand why they chose a private burial over a big public event.

Edgar Lungu served as the sixth president of Zambia before he died in June 2025. The family will share more details about the funeral with both Zambian and South African citizens later. His death has made many people across Africa think about his time as president. The burial will take place in Johannesburg as the family requested.