BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE
MATSAPHA – A life that touched the Royal Family, Government, the church and ordinary people was remembered with emotion and gratitude as Their Majesties joined the nation in honouring the late Her Royal Highness Pastor Princess Lindiwe.
Princess Lindiwe, who served as Minister of Home Affairs and Lady Bishop of Jesus Calls Worship Centre (JCWC), was remembered as a woman whose responsibilities stretched far beyond public office.
Her life was described through the many roles she carried — Princess, government leader, church minister, wife, mother, sister and friend.
The tributes were delivered during her State Memorial Service at the Jesus Calls Worship Centre in Matsapha on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Speaking on behalf of Their Majesties, Dr Absalom Themba Dlamini conveyed condolences to the family while reflecting on Princess Lindiwe’s years of service to the Kingdom.
Their Majesties recognised her leadership, commitment and devotion to Eswatini, highlighting the contribution she made through both Government and the church.
Her passing has left the country mourning a member of the Royal Family who also occupied one of the country’s senior government positions.
The Royal Family remembered a more personal side of the late Princess.
His Royal Highness Prince Senzangakhona spoke about her grace, wisdom and love, remembering the role she played in strengthening relationships and unity within the Royal House.
Her contribution at the Ministry of Home Affairs also featured prominently during the memorial.
Director of Registration of Vital Statistics Sidumo Stanley Malindzisa, speaking on behalf of the ministry, remembered Princess Lindiwe as a leader who took her responsibilities seriously.
“She was passionate about her work,” Malindzisa said.
He said her approach to public service reflected her commitment to the duties entrusted to her during her time as Minister of Home Affairs.
But Government was only one part of her story.
Within the church, Princess Lindiwe was remembered as a spiritual leader whose ministry reached women both inside and outside Eswatini.
Senate President Lindiwe highlighted the Women at the Well Conference, which was founded by Princess Lindiwe as a platform to uplift, equip and inspire women through Christian teaching.
“She empowered women through the Word,” Senate President Lindiwe said.
The international presence at the memorial also showed how far Princess Lindiwe’s ministry had travelled.
Pastors and church leaders from Zambia, Israel, the United Kingdom, South Africa and other parts of Africa attended the service to pay tribute to her life and ministry.
Their presence reflected relationships she had built beyond Eswatini through years of church work.
For the family, however, the memorial was about more than titles and public achievements.
Through Bishop Mwaka of Zambia, Bishop Robert Kasaro paid tribute to his late wife, reflecting on their marriage, love and the spiritual journey they shared.
Members of the Kasaro family remembered Princess Lindiwe as a warm and loving presence who brought people together.
One of the most moving tributes came from her lastborn son, Mphilisi Kasaro, who spoke simply about what his mother meant to him.
“Because of her, I know what real love is,” Mphilisi said.
His words shifted the focus from the national figure known by many to the mother known intimately by her children.
Throughout the memorial, the different tributes told the story of a woman whose influence crossed several spaces.
To the Royal Family, she was a Princess whose warmth and wisdom strengthened family bonds.
To Government, she was a Minister who served the country with commitment.
To the church, she was a Lady Bishop who used her ministry to reach and empower others.
To her family, she was a wife, mother, sister and loved one whose absence will be deeply felt.
The State Memorial Service became not only a moment of mourning, but also an occasion to reflect on the breadth of a life spent serving people through leadership, faith and family.
As dignitaries, relatives, church leaders, colleagues and members of the public gathered in Matsapha, one message ran through the tributes: Princess Lindiwe’s influence could not be confined to a single title.
Her journey connected royalty with public service, the church with community life, and national responsibility with the deeply personal roles of wife and mother.
She leaves behind a grieving family, a church community and a nation remembering a life shaped by service, faith, leadership and love.
