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

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Stormers to field full Springbok squad against Sharks in URC derby on Saturday

Rugby

20 days ago

Dave Rennie claims all Blacks are better than 3 consecutive defeats to Springboks show

Rugby

21 days ago

John Dobson pinpoints the Stormers’ biggest problem after Edinburgh defeat

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21 days ago

André Esterhuizen leads Sharks to big Leinster win after turbulent Springbok captaincy

Rugby

21 days ago

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 final: date, kickoff and TV channel

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21 days ago

Cyril Ramaphosa makes surprise Bafana Bafana dressing room visit before Egypt win

Football

21 days ago

Cyril Ramaphosa surprised Bafana Bafana in Cairo before their 1-0 win over Egypt, as Puso Dithejane scored and Pitso Mosimane praised his young players too.

Wicknell Chivayo honoured with huge football tribute days after his death

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22 days ago

Scottland supporters honoured late benefactor Wicknell Chivayo and wife Lucy Muteke with banners at Rufaro Stadium, before a dramatic 5-4 cup penalty shoot-out

Springbok Women finish WXV tour with commanding Spain win

Rugby

22 days ago

Springbok Women beat Spain 20-0 in Seville to finish their WXV tour, but front-row injuries raise concerns ahead of October’s Ireland Test series in Cape Town.

UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo sparks debate after refusing to mourn Wicknell Chivayo’s death

Sports

22 days ago

UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo’s video refusing to mourn Wicknell Chivayo sparks debate over Zimbabwe’s hospitals and alleged political ties, with views divided.

Wicknell Chivayo’s death sparks major 91-day review at Zimbabwe Football Club

Football

22 days ago

After Wicknell Chivayo’s death, Highlanders FC faces a financial question as Zimbabwe’s historic club begins a 91-day review; his support topped US$2 million.

Zimbabwean athletes win both 42km categories at Two Countries Marathon 2026

Sports

22 days ago

Zimbabwean runners dominated the Musina-Beitbridge Two Countries Marathon as Israel Mudimba and Annie Chirisa claimed the 42km titles on Saturday, 3 October

Sharks make major statement against Leinster as SA sides enjoy mixed fortunes in URC

Rugby

22 days ago

URC round two saw the Sharks stun champions Leinster, the Lions earn a bonus-point win over Ospreys, and Stormers and Bulls claim losing bonus points in Europe.

Orlando Pirates break silence on High Court move amid financial transactions probe

Football

22 days ago

Orlando Pirates says its High Court move to preserve club funds during an investigation is precautionary, not a finding of wrongdoing; operations continue.

R6.7 billion Formula 1 project could transform 600 hectares in the Western Cape

Sports

24 days ago

A R6.7 billion Western Cape plan may turn 600 hectares of farmland into an F1 and MotoGP hub, create thousands of jobs and revive South Africa’s Grand Prix hopes.

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