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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, 2020

Ayodele adds the right ingredients to his skills-set

“I would like to be remembered for my high-flying athleticism and defensive intensity” KOLA Ayodele from the Vaal University of Technology talks to The Big...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 4, 2020

VUT scholarship a win for Eswatini and Lubasi

Playing in the BAL would be an amazing feat for Lubasi VAAL University of Technology player Richard Lubasi talks to The Big Tip Off about...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 28, 2020

Sibanyoni: I will always love and appreciate my teammates

Basketball went from unusual to an awesome experience for Sibanyoni NKOSINATHI Sibanyoni of the Jozi Nuggets and former Mpumalanga Rhinos player opens up to  The...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 21, 2020

Gumede: I love rugby more than basketball…

Gumede inching his way to the mountain top EGOLI Magic and Jozi Nuggets player Kwazi Gumede talks to The Big Tip Off about his basketball...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 10, 2020

Sithole’s tweet to Mthethwa makes the right noise

Basketball being used for short-sighted political gain should be a thing of the past ALL hands-on deck! That is the requirement needed for South African...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 7, 2020

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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Manyehlisa Lehohla • July 3, 2020

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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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 15, 2020

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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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 28, 2019

Hlope: Basketball will be seen with a different eye

HOSTING a sports tournament is not an easy task. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to ensure that every detail is perfect....

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 4, 2019

Tuks out to rise from the ashes ahead of Varsity Basketball

UNIVERSITY of Pretoria’s basketball team will begin their Varsity Basketball tournament campaign on Friday at Wits University knowing that their image has recently taken a...

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