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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 • June 24, 2025

Angolan legend Muzadi shooting his shots behind the camera lens

WHEN former Angolan hooper Victor Muzadi speaks about his playing career, intensity and passion fill his eyes. The same intensity and passion appear on his...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 19, 2025

Ngenzahayo, Urunani chase VBL title No18 and BAL dream

URUNANI BC is a behemoth in Burundi’s basketball scene. They have the most domestic championship titles and attract some of the best talents in the...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 15, 2025

Marathon journey ends with first BAL title for Al Ahli Tripoli

AL AHLI Tripoli’s epic journey in the BAL culminated in them winning Season 5 of the continental competition. The Libyan club, led from the Road...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 13, 2025

Diabate hungry for BAL title and the ring of victory

SOLO Diabate certainly has to be one of the greatest stories to come from the BAL, which is now in its fifth season. The mercurial...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 10, 2025

Strong family ties and hardwork put Marei in position for success

EGYPTIAN baller Assem Marei says family is one of the elements that has kept him grounded since he started playing basketball. His father, mother and...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 8, 2025

Salgado, Kriol Star putting Cape Verde on the map in the BAL

KRIOL Star coach Hugo Salgado had taken time off from basketball for family reasons, but an SOS call from the team owner and player Joel...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • June 3, 2025

Konaté itches for more success after historic season with JCA

DURING his illustrious playing career, El Jefe (The Chef) used to cook many an opponent on the basketball courts of Côte d’Ivoire and the rest...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 27, 2025

Putney to bring intensity for Hoopers in playoffs homecoming

THE gruelling conference stages of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) are done and dusted, and the teams to battle it out in the playoffs in...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 13, 2025

MBB’s Pfachi to break new ground for Zimbabwe at the BAL

THE Made By Ball Club’s players were grinding and breaking a sweat on Monday afternoon at Mandeville Sports Complex. The scrimmage between the club’s first...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • May 9, 2025

Billy ballin’ out and winning with the Bravehearts

THE Bravehearts Basketball Club, over time, has become a dominant force in Malawi’s basketball scene, and has slowly started making inroads on the continental scene....

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