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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 • January 20, 2026

Bingandadi talks living with lupus and returning to basketball

“THE story starts in 2023. I was doing my masters at UCT. I was the captain of the first team, and I was trying out...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • January 14, 2026

What is the situation on the ground in SA basketball?

WE know where South African basketball is. But where do we want it to be? A question that everyone in the South African basketball community...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • January 6, 2026

St Alban’s coach Victor Fouda was a pillar of the game

IT would be an understatement to say that Victor Fouda’s passing in late December has left a substantial void in the South African basketball scene....

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 28, 2025

Daho talks commentary journey and winning on the court

MALICK Daho is a popular commentator in African basketball, but his connection to the game runs much deeper than being one of the voices of...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 21, 2025

Kalua believes getting to the BAL is a marathon not a sprint

GRIFFIN Kalua will steer his club, Bravehearts Basketball Club, during the Road to BAL, having armed himself with new knowledge. This, after he journeyed to...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 16, 2025

Ramabu, Dolphins chase Elite 16 spot in Road to BAL

BOTSILE Ramabu intimated that playing in continental basketball gave him a rude awakening. The Botswana-born baller, a former student-athlete at West Virginia University Potomac State...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 14, 2025

Ubisse and Beira look to get on track at Road to BAL

FERROVIARIO da Beira forward Helton Ubisse has been sporting a distinctive look, which has set him apart from his teammates. While not by choice, the...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 8, 2025

Chukwurah, Blazers to follow players who know the Road to BAL

ANTHONY Chukwurah was reflective about what basketball has done for him. Having started in South Africa, the idea that the game could take him all...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • October 2, 2025

Kadiwa aims to end his Bravehearts career on a high

MADILITSO Kadiwa has been with Bravehearts since the club’s inception. In those early days, pain and struggle were the order of the day as Bravehearts...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 30, 2025

Lele banks on BEAC ending Cameroon’s BAL roadblock

CAMEROON’S Valentin Lele is carving out a successful career for himself in his homeland. Since 2023, he has won a domestic championship. But this year,...

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