K. P. D. Maphalla

Kgotso Pieter David (K.P.D.) Maphalla (born 1955, South Africa – died 5 April 2021, South Africa) was a writer in the Sesotho language.^[1][2] An author of more than 40 books, Maphalla has received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Free State, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature.^[3] Maphalla died on 5 April 2021 after suffering a stroke.^[4] He was laid to rest in Bohlokong, near Bethlehem on 14 April 2021.

Amongst his many books (not to mention radio plays,) are the following: Tahleho (drama); Tshiu tseo (novel); Kabelwamanong (detective novel); Botsang lebitla (novel); Tsie lala (poetry); Mahohodi (poetry); Dikano (poetry); Pinyane (poetry); Ditema (poetry); Fuba sa ka (poetry); Kgapha tsa ka (poetry); Seitebatso (poetry); Sentebale (poetry); A tale of two fathers (English novel); Mohlomong Hosane (essays/short stories); Bashemane ba Dibataolong (novel).

Tahleho, by KDP Maphalla

In 2023, the South African Journal of African Languages published an issue that contained several articles examining Maphalla's writings, volume 43, number 1.