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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 26, 2019

Will Suns have the magic touch in top of the table battle?

TSHWANE Suns and team coach Dr Yiannis Grapsas did not get off to the right start in their opening game against the Soweto Panthers, but...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 23, 2019

Vincent Ntunja: More than a basketball player

BEING an athlete means attention is drawn to you and while some in the sports arena bask in that limelight, others use their platform as...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 16, 2019

Veteran Banza electrifying Mpumalanga Rhinos

JOHNNY Banza is a stand-out personality for the BNL franchise, Mpumalanga Rhinos. He is the type of player who brings energy, passion and leadership to...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 3, 2019

Grapsas bringing a new philosophy to SA basketball

THE nickname “doctor” in sport is usually reserved for a player blessed with great skill, finesse, ability and players that always grab the headlines for...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 9, 2018

St Alban’s are coming to America

FOR any South African high school basketball player, making a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the home of the game is a dream come...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 1, 2018

Mothiba goes above and beyond to share knowledge

SCHOOLS may have closed for the Easter break, and whilst pupils will have taken a break from academics, the doors of learning have been kept...

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