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A shocking funeral drama unfolded after the death of President Thamsanqa Elijah Nkonyane, leader of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Holy Spirit Church in Zion, when allegations surfaced that his casket contained bricks and he was secretly buried before the official service. His estranged wife secured a court order to halt the burial, accusing another partner of orchestrating the secret burial. Funeral company Icebolethu denied wrongdoing, claiming they followed instructions. A grave was reportedly found in the church’s backyard, prompting the Pietermaritzburg High Court to order exhumation for a proper reburial in Osizweni, Newcastle, under the wife’s supervision. The court cleared Icebolethu of fault, ruling the dispute was between family members and the other partner. The ruling aims to bring closure to a deeply emotional and unusual situation, ensuring Nkonyane’s remains are laid to rest properly.

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