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July 7, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Mthembu’s goal is to win championships

“Don’t let this pandemic stop you from paying that daily rent” LONG time servant in the Basketball National League and one club man, Somusa Mthembu...

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July 3, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Risto engineering for success on the court

EVARISTO Pasipamire or simply ‘Risto’ is known for his ferocious dunks and athleticism on the court. The Big Tip Off caught up with him for...

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June 26, 2020 — By Ludwig Gerdes

Let us have the uncomfortable conversations

“A couple of spin moves and an elbow to my jaw, quickly put me in my place” I used to dream of being a Protea...

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June 24, 2020 — By Cheikh Mbodj

Racism isn’t something we are born with

“Surely this should be a time when humanity displays the best of itself?” RACISM is a complex subject to talk about, its history is long...

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June 22, 2020 — By Hale Bookholane

Love for basketball drives Bookholane

“Give us a chance and allow us to show you what magic is” I live my life led by a mantra and love for the...

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June 18, 2020 — By Manelisi Mthiyane

Mthiyane still has more to accomplish on the court

MY basketball journey started on St Thomas Road at the prestigious Durban High School (DHS). When I arrived, DHS was ranked the number one basketball...

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June 1, 2020 — By Benjamin Ikechukwu

New villain in town halts basketball

FROM a city that never sleeps to a city that never wakes. From having gridlock traffic to empty roads and streets. This is the new...

May 22, 2020 — By Ariel Okal

Basketball opened doors to new life experiences

THE life of a pro basketball player is not as glamorous as sports fans would like to think. It does take it’s toll on you:...

May 15, 2020 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Canivete: Beating South Africa is one of my fondest memories

IN The Big Tip Off’s question and answer (Q & A) interview, we speak to Mozambique and Ferroviario de Maputo basketball player David Canivete Jr. Canivete...

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May 8, 2020 — By Siphumle Qanya

I have gone back to the fundamentals

THE world has been brought to a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Life as we know it has changed drastically; with the prospect of...

April 30, 2020 — By Aristide Mugabe

Basketball gave me a second family

Lessons can be learnt from the Rwandan genocide and COVID-19 RWANDA reflects during this time of the year. As a country, we have been through...

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April 24, 2020 — By Jimmy Williams

Basketball is Williams’ passport to success

I have been playing basketball professionally for 10 years and my career has taken me to 12 different African countries including; Morocco, Tunisia, Seychelles, Mozambique,...

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