Eswatini mourns Home Affairs Minister Princess Lindiwe who died while receiving medical treatment in South Africa
ESWATINI: Eswatini is mourning the death of Home Affairs Minister Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, who died following a short illness while receiving medical care in South Africa.
The Eswatini government confirmed her death in a statement issued on Thursday, saying she had served the Kingdom as Minister of Home Affairs since 2018.
Prime Minister Russell Dlamini conveyed condolences to King Mswati III, the Queen Mother, members of the Royal Family, Princess Lindiwe’s relatives, colleagues and all those who knew her.
Princess Lindiwe was a daughter of the late King Sobhuza II and a sister of King Mswati III. Before entering Cabinet, she began her professional career in 1985 as an administration assistant at the Eswatini National Administration Office.
She later became involved in business, including manufacturing and car-wash services.
She was appointed to Liqoqo, a traditional advisory structure to the King, in 2008. A decade later, King Mswati III appointed her to Parliament and as Minister of Home Affairs. She retained the portfolio after her reappointment in 2023.
She leaves behind three children with Reverend/Bishop Robert Kasaro, with whom she co-led the Jesus Calls Worship Centre, a faith-based organisation with branches in Eswatini and South Africa.
The couple were also involved in Christian ministry, with Princess Lindiwe serving as a pastor and leader of the church’s Ladies Ministry.
Meanwhile, the South African government has not yet sent messages of condolences to the Royal family.
