Dzikamai Matara

Education: Mechanical Engineering coursework, MIT (2004-2006); YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023); YOAST Block Editor Training (2023); and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023).

Experience: Sports Writer, Briefly News (2026 - present); News and Current Affairs Writer, iHarare (2018-2024); Content Writer, Pindula (2016-2018).

Dzikamai Matara is a sports and news writer at Briefly News with over a decade of journalism and editorial experience across Southern African digital media. Prior to joining Briefly News, Dzikamai served as Senior News & Current Affairs Editor at iHarare for six years, overseeing breaking news desks and sports feature coverage. He brings extensive experience in sports profiling, live match reporting, and investigative current affairs analysis. Email him at dzikamai.matara@briefly.co.za

734 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Hyrox admits mistake after athlete soils herself and continues competing in Beijing

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Ex-England stars back Ox Nché for World Rugby Player of the Year Award

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Fundraising campaign for slain Kempton Park runner’s daughter surges as South Africans come together

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St Stithians water polo team honours Cameron Waldeck-Cooks on Memorial service day

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Phoenix wrestle rampage: Joshua “The Bull” Chetty among stars wrestling in Durban

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Danny Jordaan defends Safa record after beating Sandile Zungu in presidential elections

Football

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Mamelodi Sundowns have PSG in their sights but 1 obstacle stands in the way

Football

18 hours ago

Mamelodi Sundowns host Al Ahli at Loftus on 19 September in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, with a Paris Saint-Germain clash within reach on the global stage.

Olwethu Makhanya opens up on being overlooked by Broos, hopes Mosimane changes his Bafana fortune

Football

20 hours ago

Olwethu Makhanya reveals how Pitso Mosimane could revive his Bafana Bafana hopes, defends MLS football and ranks it against the Scottish Premiership today.

Orlando Pirates handed unexpected advantage in CAF Champions League

Football

22 hours ago

Orlando Pirates gain a Pretoria advantage for their CAF Champions League clash with African Stars, but Namibian champions remain a serious threat in October.

Gayton McKenzie warns more suspensions are coming amid SA sport governance crisis

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a day ago

Gayton McKenzie warns more suspensions may follow as South Africa’s sporting bodies face mounting scrutiny over leadership, governance crisis and accountability.

Springboks accused of ‘scrummage murder’ as Kiwi journalist reveals Rassie’s dark arts

Rugby

a day ago

Mark Reason accuses the Springboks of ‘scrummage murder’ after their 3-1 All Blacks series win, claiming Rassie Erasmus has mastered the scrum’s dark arts.

Siya Kolisi-backed SA brand FOM opens first international store in Bath, UK

Sports

a day ago

Siya Kolisi-backed Freedom of Movement opens its first UK store in Bath, marking a major milestone as the South African lifestyle brand expands internationally.

Steve Hansen reveals how refereeing decisions went Springboks’ way against All Blacks

Rugby

a day ago

Steve Hansen explains why he believes South Africa got the “rub of the green” from referees during the All Blacks’ 3-1 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series win.

Sandile Zungu reacts after Danny Jordaan wins SAFA election 157–82

Rugby

a day ago

Sandile Zungu accepts his SAFA presidential election defeat, congratulates Danny Jordaan and thanks supporters after a closely fought campaign for change.

All Blacks legends hail Springboks as a step ahead of everyone after Baltimore win

Rugby

a day ago

Former All Blacks stars assess South Africa’s 43-28 Baltimore win, praising Springboks’ composure under pressure and highlighting New Zealand’s leadership gap.

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