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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, 2025

Odero ready for Road to BAL take off with the Thunder

HE is nicknamed Kenya Airways. A moniker he earned for his spectacular high-flying dunks, which have wowed fans at various gyms in the East African...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 24, 2025

Investing in youth yields tangible benefits for African nations

ANGOLAN stars Bruno Fernando and 2025 AfroBasket MVP Childe Dundao. Malian standouts Sika Kone and Sira Thienou. Apart from making their names in basketball, the...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 19, 2025

Nemutambwe expects Hounds to bite in the Road to BAL

ZIMBABWE’S Basket Hounds have had a fearsome bite in the country’s basketball scene. The man who has kept the Hounds’ teeth continuously razor-sharp and being...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 17, 2025

Almeida, Al Ali to bring the noise at Intercontinental Cup

CAPE Verdean superstar baller Ivan Almeida gave a light chuckle during a telephone interview when he was asked about adding another FIBA competition to his...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 15, 2025

It’s not a national competition, it’s a national farce

IN an ideal world, the upcoming South African National Basketball Club Championship would be an event worth celebrating — one to look forward to and...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 12, 2025

Hectic playing schedule will make Banda a busy baller

HARRISON Banda is going to experience a hectic club schedule in the coming weeks. With his club, Munali Suns, Banda is already two games into...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • September 9, 2025

Mabika and Bravehearts itching for continental competition

BRAVEHEARTS Women’s Club have made the BASMAL domestic championship their own for over five years, and their success has heightened the team’s ambition. The desire...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 29, 2025

Bravehearts duo benefit from club’s scholarship program

SPORTS in Africa are seldom seen as a pathway to opening doors to education. However, one of the clubs working to change the narrative is...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 25, 2025

The BIBC tournament opening eyes to basketball in Malawi

BRAVEHEARTS owner Griffin Kalua’s love for basketball courses through his veins to the extent that, while planning a major tournament in his country, Malawi, he...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • August 9, 2025

Can new look Silverbacks crash the party at AfroBasket?

THE Silverbacks of Uganda are a team in transition, one with a focus on the future given the composition of the squad of players heading...

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