The government of Eswatini has announced that late Minister for Home Affairs, Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, will be accorded a State Funeral in recognition of her service to the nation. The announcement was made by Acting Deputy Prime Minister S’khumbuzo Dlamini, who confirmed that arrangements for both a State Memorial Service and the funeral proceedings have been made. This move is a testament to the impact Princess Lindiwe had during her time in public office.
The State Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Jesus Calls Worship Centre in Matsapha, starting at 10 am. The service will provide an opportunity for members of the public, government officials, colleagues, members of the Royal Family, and other mourners to pay their respects to the late minister. This event is expected to bring together people from various sectors of society to mourn the loss of Princess Lindiwe.
The State Funeral will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Princess Lindiwe’s home in Sidvokodvo, Kasaro Family. The proceedings are scheduled to begin at 6 am, following a night vigil service. The night vigil preceding the funeral will form part of the final rites at the Kasaro family home ahead of the funeral service on Saturday morning.
According to Acting Deputy Prime Minister S’khumbuzo Dlamini, the State Funeral is a tribute to Princess Lindiwe’s contribution to the country during her service in public office. The government has extended its deepest condolences to Their Majesties, the Royal Family, the Kasaro family, and the Jesus Calls Worship Centre. This gesture is a demonstration of the government’s respect for Princess Lindiwe’s legacy.
As part of the official mourning arrangements, the government has opened a Condolence Book at the Ministry of Home Affairs. Members of the public have been invited to sign the book as a gesture of support to the Kasaro family and to convey their messages of sympathy following the loss of Princess Lindiwe. This allows the public to formally record their condolences and pay tribute to her service.
The two-day programme will see mourners gather first at the Matsapha worship centre for the State Memorial Service before proceedings move to Sidvokodvo for the State Funeral. The government has urged members of the public who wish to convey their condolences to make use of the Condolence Book at the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is an opportunity for the public to come together and show their respect for Princess Lindiwe.
In a message of remembrance, Acting Deputy Prime Minister S’khumbuzo Dlamini concluded the statement by saying, “May Her Royal Highness’s soul rest in eternal peace.” The government’s decision to accord Princess Lindiwe a State Funeral is a reflection of her dedication and service to the nation. The event is expected to be a significant milestone in Eswatini’s history.
Key points
- The government of Eswatini has announced a State Funeral for Princess Lindiwe, who served as Minister for Home Affairs.
- The State Memorial Service will be held on September 25, 2026, at Jesus Calls Worship Centre in Matsapha.
- A Condolence Book has been opened at the Ministry of Home Affairs for members of the public to sign and convey their messages of sympathy.
