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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 • May 1, 2025

ASC, Monastir leading the way in the Sahara Conference

THE most competitive conference in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has reached its halfway mark, and teams still have much to play for. In the...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 18, 2025

Dixon, Lefriki go through the fire to reach Pro A final

MICHAEL Dixon Jr. is well-versed in the challenging road to winning trophies and how in-game elements like a stubborn opposition, a hostile or extreme home...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 16, 2025

Remembering the ultimate Viking, Neo Fanampe

IN the Montana Vikings biography dedicated to and honouring the late Neo Trevor Fanampe, he is remembered for often saying, “We got this” whenever the...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 8, 2025

Pinto hopes reunion with Quinta can be a path to WNBA

CHANAYA Pinto’s start in the pro ranks this season saw her return to Portugal, her first pit stop before crossing the Atlantic to pursue a...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 6, 2025

Bulgak aims to inspire generations of women with South Sudan

ADUT Bulgak once donned Canada’s jersey in international basketball, but it did not feel right for her. Why, you might ask? The answer is simple....

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 3, 2025

Celtic’s Finest pushing the envelope for women in basketball

BASKETBALL clubs run by women are few and far in South Africa. One club set on bucking the trend is Celtic’s Finest which has provided...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • April 1, 2025

Prinsloo beginning to light up in the colours of REG

SOUTH African-born baller Pieter Prinsloo needed to be near his country of birth, even if it meant being airborne for a couple of hours. So...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 27, 2025

Ogechi, Thunder ready to put on a show for Kenya at the BAL

DERRICK Ogechi has experienced the upsides and downsides of basketball on the continent. Late last year, he and his Nairobi City Thunder teammates were celebrated...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 25, 2025

Vincent wants to add brush and polish to MBB’s game

FEELINGS of excitement and anticipation engulfed new MBB coach Sam Vincent since he arrived in South Africa last week, a country he last set foot...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 18, 2025

Abada chasing domestic glory with Club Africain

TUNISIAN virtuoso floor general Omar Abada returned home a year ago after spending two years in the Middle East, after being on what you could...

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