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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 • October 14, 2021

Tigers ready to earn their stripes in BAL qualifiers

BAL a chance for players to become super stars FOR Cape Town Tigers big man Pieter Prinsloo, South Africa is where his heart has always...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 17, 2021

Koranga and the Lionesses will have a competitive edge

Award winning season for Koranga FELMAS Koranga does not mince her words when she says basketball was not her preferred choice of sport. To her,...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 30, 2021

Barros hopes AfroBasket can unlock new doors

Cape Verde to put on a show for their fans PLAYING on the big stage in sport can open new doors for competing athletes. Cape...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 18, 2021

Can Gabriel and the Tigers shake up SA basketball?

Gabriel unearths hidden talent CHRISTOPHER Gabriel has come full circle in his basketball career. The journey for the 32-year-old began in his home city, Cape...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 11, 2021

Tigers plan on being the face of basketball in Africa

Getting the balance right is key for the Tigers WHO are the Cape Town Tigers? It was a big question in South African basketball circles...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 3, 2021

Denyssen reminisces about BAL experience

Denyssen: It was once in a lifetime experience QUINTIN Denyssen has been a trailblazer in South African basketball. Having made his name as a player,...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 31, 2021

Zamalek’s BAL win a big boost for Egyptian basketball

Zamalek on top of the world THE inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) tournament was a resounding success. After two weeks of pulsating action, Egyptian giants...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 29, 2021

Can Gasana and the Patriots slay the Monastir beast?

THE veteran experience in the Patriots Basketball Club played a significant role in carrying the club to the semi-final stage of the Basketball Africa League...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 21, 2021

Sullivan driven by life experience to excel at basketball

BAL helped to broaden Sullivan’s horizons WHEN Rivers Hoopers player Taren Sullivan decided to pursue basketball in high school, he was driven by a long-term...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 19, 2021

Ibeh ready to reign with the Patriots

Patriots must stay sharp and avoid mental lapses DEALING with injury is part and parcel of an athlete’s sporting career. Depending on the severity of...

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