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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 • February 11, 2022

Reece ‘The Beast’ ready to re-establish himself

FOR a couple of months, Reece ‘The Beast’ Prinsloo believed injury had brought a sad end to his magnificent playing career. At the end of...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • February 4, 2022

Kalala takes his game to new heights

A LATE bloomer! That is one way of describing Aristote Kalala’s arrival to basketball. Despite his late start to the game, a strong work ethic...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • January 18, 2022

Lopez on a mission to put Beira structures back on track

FERROVIARIO da Beira and their Spanish coach Luis Lopez Hernandez have enjoyed a reunion that has brought about good tidings for the club located in...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • January 13, 2022

Omondi sharpening Cobra’s fangs ahead of the BAL

SOUTH Sudan’s Cobra Sports Club have risen from their pit and will use the next two months to patiently prepare to strike when they make...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • January 7, 2022

Moseya has his sights set on World Cup

WHEN Arnold Moseya, in his youth, decided to swap bouncing a basketball for the high-pressure job of being a referee, it was the perfect choice...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • November 23, 2021

Craig standing tall as road to Mercer awaits

Craig’s game blossomed in the spring SOUTH African-born centre, David Craig has taken a gigantic leap in his playing career by committing himself to NCAA...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • November 10, 2021

Swiss army knife Kennedy, the sharp point of Beira offence

Beira learnt lessons from loss to Tigers BASKETBALL runs deep in Jermel Kennedy’s family. The influence of his kin is one of  the main reasons...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • November 4, 2021

Beira and Perry are a good fit for BAL quest

Beira’s ambition intrigued Perry FOR most basketball players who ply their trade in overseas leagues, signing long-term contracts is a rarity. In most cases bouncing...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • November 3, 2021

Ntunja believes Tigers have a championship DNA

Tigers fine-tuning in key areas for Elite 16  EXITING the O.R. Tambo international airport, one of the most noticeable features at this national asset is...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 20, 2021

Sithole feels Tigers have the right tools for BAL mission

Sithole has exceeded his expectations on the court THE age of 26 is the middle of an athlete’s prime years. It’s where they develop a...

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