K. P. D. Maphalla
Kgotso Pieter David (K.P.D.) Maphalla (born 1955, South Africa) is 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]
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); 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).
References
- "DA to oppose renaming of QwaQwa stadium", News24, 25 July 2014.
- Sidwell Guduka, "Sesotho writer immortalized", News 24, 17 June 2015.
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150219123102/http://www.sala.org.za/Profile.aspx?RecipientID=12
- "KPD Maphalla - a superb Sesotho Writer", Black African Literature, 6 September 2009.
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