Sipho Sithole was born and raised in Nquthu, KZN, has lived in several other towns, but is settled in Johannesburg. He holds an MBA from North-West University, B. Ed from UNISA, BA Ed from National University of Lesotho and Financial Journalism Programme from GIBS. He is a qualified teacher who has taught in many schools in KZN before crossing the floor to the Private Sector in Johannesburg where he has held several Management and Leadership positions. His poems and non-fiction stories have been published in many publications such as the Drum Magazine and City Life Magazine.