R.M. Keightley

Justice R.M. Keightley is a prominent South African judge known for his role in the Supreme Court of Appeal. He recently gained attention for delivering a landmark judgment that ruled in favor of the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, allowing him to be buried in South Africa instead of being repatriated to Zambia. This decision highlighted the importance of constitutional protections for dignity, privacy, and family autonomy, setting a significant precedent for future legal disputes regarding burial rights of national leaders.