K. P. D. Maphalla Explained

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).

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

Relevant literature

• Chaphole, Sol. "KPD Maphalla’s autobiographical poetry: narrating oneself in verse." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 69-75.
• Monyakane, Mathai, and Elias Nyefolo Malete. "The application of appraisal theory in Maphalla’s poem: ‘Ditema’." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 40-46.
• Motinyane, Mantoa. "A critical discourse analysis of Maphalla’s selected poems: South Africa’s pre-democratic election messages." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 76-84.
• Phindane, Pule. "The significance of the naming technique in KPD Maphalla’s novel, Kabelwamanong." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 56-60.
• Possa-Mogoera, Rethabile. "Naming technique in Maphalla’s drama Tahleho." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 61-68.
• Seema, Johannes. "Reflections on KPD Maphalla’s poetry: political, spiritual and social perspectives." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 85-92.
• Zulu, Nogwaja S. "The literary oeuvre of KPD Maphalla: a thematic analysis." South African Journal of African Languages 43, no. 1 (2023): 47-55.
• Zulu, Nogwaja S. and Elias N. Malete. "The literary production of KPD Maphalla: an introduction." South African Journal of African Language 43, no. 1 (2023): 37-39.

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.
• https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/acclaimed-sesotho-author-dr-kgotso-maphalla-dies-aged-66-20210406

Notes and References

1. http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/DA-to-oppose-renaming-of-QwaQwa-stadium-20140725 "DA to oppose renaming of QwaQwa stadium"
2. Web site: Retired Sotho writer continues to inspire . www.thenewage.co.za . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150220043826/http://www.thenewage.co.za/mobi/Detail.aspx?NewsID=120360&CatID=1008 . 20 February 2015 . dead.
3. Sidwell Guduka, "Sesotho writer immortalized", News 24, 17 June 2015.
4. Web site: Acclaimed Sesotho author Dr Kgotso Maphalla dies aged 66.