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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 • November 10, 2022

Selepe is living out his basketball dreams

Tigers eyeing a return to the BAL THE latter part of 2021 saw combo guard Lebesa Selepe face a crossroads as a man and basketball...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • November 8, 2022

Toboti aims to make Tuks a force in SA basketball

Tuks determined to make it to a second USSA final IN a results orientated profession like sports, the focus remains on always winning, meaning matters...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • November 5, 2022

Nicolae bringing creative flair to basketball training

ROMANIA-born individual skills development coach, Nica Nicolae, has created a niche for himself by moving a few boundaries in South African basketball. Firstly, he has...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 23, 2022

Morais cherishes being on the same court as Kobe

Angolan guard wants to win it all with Petro THE path to achieving legendary status on the African basketball scene for Carlos Morais had its...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 7, 2022

Florsheim Ngwenya: The right fit for the Tigers’ BAL ambition

The Tigers look forward to Petro challenge WHY the name Florsheim? Reflecting on the question, Cape Town Tigers coach Florsheim Ngwenya at first did not...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 13, 2022

Joel Almeida helping FAP plot their way to Kigali

JOEL Almeida may have advanced in age, yet the desire to still want to compete and win beats in his heart. The Cape Verde-born payer,...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 10, 2022

Kabongo brings world class experience to the Tigers

ALMOST a decade ago, a young Myck Kabongo received a piece of advice that would serve him well to this day. The wise counsel would...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 8, 2022

Majok talks BAL ambition and life after the game

WHEN it comes to life after basketball, Ater Majok is already clear on which path he will follow when the curtain falls and he takes...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 1, 2022

Okatch turns her trials into triumphs

WHEN Dorothy Okatch experienced some of the darkest moments in her life, the basketball court was the space where she found refuge and solace. Apart...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • February 18, 2022

Ground-breaking Liz Mills eyes BAL glory for AS Sale

THROUGHOUT her time on the African continent, Australia-born Liz Mills has successfully rocked long established traditions in the coaching sphere. Mills, who has spent over...

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