The South Africa Supreme Court Of Appeal is set to hear the Lungu family’s appeal over the remains of the late former Zambian Presidenrt Edgar Lungu on the 29th of May 2026. The Gauteng High Court ruled in favour of the Zambian govt in Aug 2025 but the family argue that the SCA may reach a different conclusion.
Mr. / Mrs. / Miss
# ESTHER LUNGU & 6 OTHERS v GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA & 2 OTHERS
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Be pleased to take notice that pursuant to the provisions of the Rules of this Court, the above-mentioned appeal/application has been set down for hearing in this Court at 09:45 FRIDAY 29 MAY 2026 COURT A.
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If the appeal/application is not to be proceeded with, kindly notify this office and the Registrar of the court a quo immediately.
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Parties that wish to have their matters disposed of without oral argument, in terms of s19(a) of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013, shall notify the Registrar of that intention immediately after they reach agreement for the Presiding Judge’s decision.
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Kindly acknowledge receipt.
L LENGANA
REGISTRAR
SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL
