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Author: Manyehlisa Lehohla

Manyehlisa Lehohla is the founder and editor of The Big Tip Off. A long-time servant in the media space, he brings more than 15 years of experience in journalism, editing and content production. He worked mostly in production for South African media house Independent Media and its newspaper titles, including the Pretoria News, Cape Times, Cape Argus and the Weekend Argus. Armed with practical journalistic knowledge and academic training in journalism and communication, Lehohla is an expert in writing, editing, interviewing, photography, videography, and digital content production. His extensive knowledge of basketball and its networks has also seen him contribute content to FIBA Africa. Lehohla has grown The Big Tip Off from a domestic platform into a recognised African basketball media platform. His approach to the work is grounded in journalistic integrity, accuracy, fairness and objectivity, alongside a commitment to documenting African basketball and strengthening the visibility of the people and institutions shaping the game across the continent.
Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 1, 2023

Lemons building bridge to broaden young minds

AMERICAN-born Rod Lemons speaks with a great deal of self-awareness when it comes to basketball. The former guard, who lives in South Africa, recalled how...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 25, 2023

Can African teams rise on the global stage?

JAPAN, Indonesia and the Philippines are the centres of basketball worldwide. All three nations have partnered to co-host the game’s biggest showpiece, the FIBA World...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 22, 2023

Almeida, Cape Verde dream big ahead of World Cup

ONE of sports most iconic figures and a master of famous one liners, Muhammed Ali, once stated, “If your dreams don’t scare you, they are...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 1, 2023

Gilchrist riding the crest of the wave in basketball

STORM Gilchrist has a distinguished family legacy in basketball. Walking the pathway laid by his legendary father, the teenager is prepared to take the mantle...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 30, 2023

Shine reflects on character building basketball journey

Shine: BNL final will be a battle of inches EMMANUEL Shine has experienced the ebbs and flows of basketball. He has tasted the thrill of...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 26, 2023

Dr Moussi talks retirement U-turn and BNL finals return

Mountaineers prepared to match Suns’ veteran experience  WHEN Dr Corinne Moussi arrived in South Africa over a decade ago as a student, the idea of...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 21, 2023

Players, colleagues pay homage to the late Letha Zulu

Gumede: I could write a book about the guy LETHUXOLO ‘Letha’ Zulu’s is one of the most revered basketball coaches in South Africa. The reason...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 7, 2023

Dlamini’s basketball regret inspired new dream

Soweto Basketball Academy has been a gateway of opportunity AFTER discovering basketball late into his teens, Monwabisi Dlamini fell in love with the game, but...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 4, 2023

Ngobeni reflects on US journey and Mamba moment

… also sees the bright side despite losing two BNL finals THE name Tsakani Ngobeni is synonymous with basketball in South Africa. So, it’s hard...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 28, 2023

South Africa eyeing a medal at Student Games

Mametja and his teammates are in a tough group AFTER a 14-year absence from the FISU World Student Games, the South African men’s basketball team...

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