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

1014 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Why Mamelodi Sundowns parted ways with Rulani Mokwena — Tlhopi Motsepe speaks

Rugby

24 days ago

Pitso Mosimane plans wholesale changes for Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Egypt

Football

24 days ago

Legend explains Tony Brown’s impact as Springboks master aerial battle against All Blacks

Rugby

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Andile Jali wins battle with Chippa United over outstanding salary payments

Football

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Cricket World Cup 2027 in SA: Fans can now enter the official ticket ballot

Sports

24 days ago

Springbok women make 3 changes for Spain test in Seville as Babalwa Latsha returns

Rugby

24 days ago

Babalwa Latsha returns as captain as the Springbok Women make three changes for their final European Test against Spain, with Mary Zulu named on the bench.

Khune concerned over Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams after Eritrea win: “He was not switched on”

Football

24 days ago

Itumeleng Khune questions Ronwen Williams’ focus after early errors in Bafana Bafana’s 5-0 win over Eritrea, with Egypt looming as the captain faces fresh scrutiny.

Springboks’ 2027 New Zealand tests take shape as Dave Rennie lets slip venues

Rugby

25 days ago

Springboks are set to face the All Blacks in Auckland and Christchurch in the 2027 Rugby Championship, with the Tests offering a potential World Cup preview.

Siya Kolisi returns to Stormers starting XV after more than five years away

Rugby

25 days ago

Siya Kolisi returns to the Stormers starting XV against Edinburgh after five years away, as John Dobson reshuffles his side for a demanding URC clash in Scotland.

Hunter Paisami learns punishment after high tackle on Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Rugby

25 days ago

Hunter Paisami has been suspended for four Test matches following his late tackle on Springbok replacement Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu during Australia's 42-38 win

Former Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Queiroz fired by Ghana after 2 defeats in AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Football

25 days ago

Carlos Queiroz’s second spell as Ghana coach has ended after the Black Stars lost their opening two AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Ghana lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire before

Wicknell Chivayo’s final hours: football club reveals last communication before helicopter crash

Football

25 days ago

Highlanders FC says it spoke to Wicknell Chivayo moments before his fatal Marondera helicopter crash; the club had received a US$250,000 donation that day.

Proteas hit by another injury blow just days before Australia Tests as hamstring curse strikes again

Sports

26 days ago

The Proteas face fresh uncertainty before the Australia Tests after Tony de Zorzi pulled up with a hamstring concern, adding to South Africa’s growing injury list.

Kaizer Chiefs winger Langelihle Phili nears return

Football

26 days ago

Kaizer Chiefs winger Langelihle Phili is nearing a return from injury, with the FIFA break boosting hopes he could feature in the Soweto Derby as he recovers.

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