Bishop Robert Kasaro has described his late wife, Princess Lindiwe Fortunate Dlamini, as his intercessor, best friend and a strong pillar behind his ministry.
Delivering a touching tribute at her memorial service at Jesus Calls Worship Centre in Matsapha on Friday, Kasaro said her contribution to his life and the ministry went far beyond being his wife.
He said Princess Lindiwe helped build him, strengthened his calling and stood beside him in prayer, while also encouraging him to remain focused whenever he faced criticism or misunderstanding.
Kasaro said Princess Lindiwe was particularly committed to prayer and would spend hours praying for him, their children, the church and the nation.
“She was my intercessor,” Kasaro said, describing the gap her death had left in the realm of prayer as “too large”.
He said prayer was not something Princess Lindiwe did occasionally but was central to her life.
Kasaro recalled how she would insist on maintaining the family’s prayer routine even after returning home tired from work. He said she loved fasting and encouraged the entire family to participate in longer periods of fasting.
He also said Princess Lindiwe regularly attended the national prayer and pushed for more days of prayer at Jesus Calls Worship Centre.
According to Kasaro, Princess Lindiwe’s influence extended into the ministry, where she encouraged him to grow and remain focused on his calling.
He said she never sought attention in church and would instead tell him that her role was to support him.
Kasaro said she was particular about prayer and the presence of God in ministry, often questioning whether ministers had prayed when she felt there was no anointing in their ministry.
He said she remained supportive even when he was attacked or misunderstood.
“She would tell me, don’t worry, just stay focused. God is with you. No one can take away your anointing and your calling,” Kasaro recalled.
Beyond the church, Kasaro described Princess Lindiwe as a devoted wife and mother who cared deeply for her family.
He said she raised their three children well and intentionally taught them to respect their father.
He also recalled her habit of making sure that anyone who visited their home had eaten, saying this was one of the ways she demonstrated her care for people.
Kasaro said their marriage was also marked by friendship and companionship, recalling how they travelled together across different countries for ministry, laughed, danced and enjoyed life together.
He said Princess Lindiwe preferred to be identified by her name rather than her royal title when travelling with him for ministry.
“Titles meant very little to you,” he said.
Kasaro also reflected on the final days of Princess Lindiwe’s life, saying he was grateful for the opportunity to sit beside her hospital bed and hold her hand.
He said her death had left him feeling lonely and broken, adding that life without her would never be the same.
Kasaro said he remained grateful to God for the years they shared, including their journeys, prayers, meals, conversations, laughter and dances.
He ended the tribute by addressing his late wife as his beloved wife, best friend and intercessor, saying he looked forward to seeing her again.
