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

1013 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Chinese fitness influencer Abeeeer apologises after being caught cheating at Berlin Marathon

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Stormers name 11 Springboks for URC derby against Sharks at Cape Town Stadium

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No fans for Madagascar vs Banyana Banyana first leg Olympic clash in Bloemfontein

Football

19 days ago

Cheslin Kolbe shares fresh update 1 month after suffering broken jaw against All Blacks

Rugby

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Former All Black Robert Kururangi dies at 69 after remarkable journey in New Zealand rugby

Rugby

19 days ago

Former Al Ahly chief makes explosive claims about Pitso Mosimane

Football

20 days ago

Wilco Louw and Ox Nché set for mouthwatering URC scrum battle

Rugby

20 days ago

Ox Nché previews the Sharks-Stormers URC derby, explaining why the Springbok showdown with Wilco Louw is about pack power, scrum dominance and preparation.

Half marathon tragedy as runner dies after collapsing during race

Sports

20 days ago

John Meise, 36, died after collapsing at the Milwaukee Half Marathon. His family is grieving as officials confirm his identity and the cause remains unknown.

Scott Barrett responds to Dave Rennie’s decision on All Blacks captaincy

Rugby

20 days ago

Scott Barrett discusses losing the All Blacks captaincy as he returns from injury for the Bledisloe Cup, focused on strengthening New Zealand’s pack again.

Mamelodi Sundowns lead 2026 CAF Awards nominations ahead of Lagos gala

Football

20 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns lead the 2026 CAF Awards nominations after a Champions League triumph, with Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena and Miguel Cardoso recognised.

Sipho Mbule Explains Why He Chose Orlando Pirates Over Kaizer Chiefs

Football

20 days ago

Sipho Mbule reveals why he joined Orlando Pirates after leaving Mamelodi Sundowns, despite Kaizer Chiefs interest, and how the club’s belief shaped his choice.

South Africa vs Australia Test cricket: Kick-off time, teams and how to watch Durban clash

Sports

20 days ago

South Africa face Australia in the first Test in Durban on 9 October. Here is the start time, teams, TV channels and streaming information for the Proteas' Test

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso opens up on Jayden Adams’ death: ‘I struggle to survive’

Football

20 days ago

Miguel Cardoso reveals how Jayden Adams’s death reopened personal trauma, and how he supported grieving Mamelodi Sundowns players who grew up alongside him.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star explains why South Africa was his most lucrative career move

Football

20 days ago

Anthony Akumu reveals how Kaizer Chiefs’ Ksh1.5m monthly offer beat Zesco United’s counter-bid, making his Naturena spell the most lucrative of his career.

Ma’a Nonu challenges Bulls, Lions and Stormers to get serious in Champions Cup

Rugby

20 days ago

Ma’a Nonu challenges the Bulls, Lions and Stormers to take the Champions Cup seriously as South Africa’s sides prepare to face Europe’s elite from 17 October.

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