Dr Mabitsela Pitso Mphasha is a Pan-Africanist, academic and author from a village called Brilliant Community Farm in Senwabarwana. He developed an interest in writing when he was a student at the University of Limpopo. As a student activist, he served as a writer for ‘Mayihlome’, the newsletter of the Pan Africanist Student Movement of Azania (PASMA) Turfloop branch, which served as a platform for critical discourse and a vehicle for expressing the aspirations of Pan Africanist ideals. This early engagement laid the foundation for the author’s subsequent exploration of academic writing.

As an academic, the author has made significant contributions to the field through the publication of numerous academic articles and book chapters. His work reflects a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from public health nutrition. This unique blend of expertise adds depth and richness to the exploration of resilience and triumph in the face of life’s challenges presented in Triumph Over Trials.

Professionally, Dr Mphasha is a Public Health Specialist and Dietitian, bringing a holistic perspective to issues of wellbeing and health. Beyond the academic realm, the author is an active member of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) of Azania. The author’s involvement in the PAC underscores a commitment to translating ideology into action, further reinforcing the themes of resilience and triumph explored in this book.