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November 17, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Canivete ready to be counted on for Mozambique

FOR Mozambican two-way player David Canivete Jr being relied upon on to help the team to win basketball games is the feeling he’s missed a...

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November 13, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Can Kenya’s Morans rise from obscurity?

FOR Ariel Okall, taking to the basketball court in the colours of the Kenya Morans (national team) will carry a special meaning, when they attempt...

October 20, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

The unchanging character of BSA

“And from an outsider’s perspective looking in, it certainly looks like a power grab” BASKETBALL South Africa (BSA) held their president’s meeting on Saturday, amid...

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October 15, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

The rot in Basketball South Africa, why should we care?

Mthiyane: We have to get a sense of what is going on the ground THE foundation of South African basketball has always been a shaky...

October 13, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Mangondo learns to adult during lockdown

Multi-faceted on and off the court WITS University student and player Nicole Mangondo talks to The Big Tip Off about basketball and how she has been keep...

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September 29, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Sidondi: I am a student of the game

FORMER University of Pretoria basketball player Litha Sidondi talks to The Big Tip Off about her experiences in the game and what she looks forward...

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September 22, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Rakhudu sets the basketball wheels in motion

“It tells me I am on the right track and there is so much more to be done” DARK grey clouds have for decades engulfed...

Thandiwe Nqanda
September 3, 2020 — By Thandiwe Nqanda

Starting a basketball revolution for the next generation

I learnt that it is easier to work hard when you are passionate about something   MY journey in basketball began with my mom advising...

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September 1, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Ayodele adds the right ingredients to his skills-set

“I would like to be remembered for my high-flying athleticism and defensive intensity” KOLA Ayodele from the Vaal University of Technology talks to The Big...

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August 27, 2020 — By Mapitso Makena

Mapitso Makena: It was time to give back

“We were making a difference and it felt good” MY basketball journey started before I could even walk. I learnt to walk dribbling the ball...

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August 18, 2020 — By Lauren Fredericks

Basketball allows me to express myself authentically

“Basketball has a special place in my heart, but it has its challenges” I joined basketball at Westerford High School in 2010 where I was...

Fortunat Bagula
August 13, 2020 — By Fortunat Bagula

Basketball pushing Bagula beyond her limits

“You can never cheat the game of basketball” I remember my first netball practice in primary school, I was in grade one at the time....

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