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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Egypt vs Bafana Bafana: kick-off time, TV channel and how to watch on Sunday

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Bafana Bafana thrash Eritrea 5–0 in Cairo to claim six points in AFCON 2027 qualifying

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Jomo Sono sends strong message to Bafana Bafana fans as Pitso Mosimane faces pressure

Football

26 days ago

Owen Da Gama says Pitso Mosimane is being judged differently from Hugo Broos

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Ex-Australia captain calls for referee ban after Wallabies yellow card chaos against Springboks

Rugby

26 days ago

From Springbok star to entrepreneur: Steven Kitshoff’s surprising life after rugby

Rugby

26 days ago

Zimbabwe and South Africa face new 2028 AFCON reality after Botswana exit

Football

26 days ago

Botswana has withdrawn from the 2028 AFCON bid with Zimbabwe and South Africa after the government declined to provide the required financial guarantee.

Andre Esterhuizen saga puts Rassie Erasmus and Springboks under fresh spotlight

Rugby

27 days ago

The Springboks’ handling of Andre Esterhuizen’s 2012 disciplinary case has raised questions about transparency and Rassie Erasmus’ culture of openness tested.

Inside Springbok star Canan Moodie’s luxury watch collection, including a R218,000 Breitling

Rugby

27 days ago

Explore Springbok star Canan Moodie’s luxury watch collection, including his R218,000 Breitling Super Chronomat and the Bulls connection behind its blue dial.

New Hemisphere Shield adds extra prize to Nations Championship battle

Rugby

27 days ago

The North and South are level at 9 wins apiece as the new Hemisphere Shield adds fresh stakes to the Nations Championship Finals Weekend in London in 2026.

Mamelodi Sundowns escape FIFA punishment after Al Ahli Intercontinental Cup clash

Football

27 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns avoided an extra FIFA punishment after their dramatic beating of Al Ahli. Find out why three bookings fell short of the Intercontinental Cup team

Manchester City hit by major verdict over financial breaches spanning 9 seasons

Football

27 days ago

Manchester City found guilty of rule breaches across nine Premier League seasons; Commission's verdict sets up a separate sanctions hearing in the case.

Former Springbok Brendan Venter becomes Saracens ‘wine consultant’ after media dispute

Rugby

27 days ago

Brendan Venter’s surprise new Saracens role as “head of rugby culture and wine consultant” follows fines over missed media commitments and a change in role.

Pitso Mosimane breaks silence after Guinea coach makes big Bafana Bafana claim

Football

27 days ago

Pitso Mosimane responds to Guinea coach Paulo Duarte’s praise of Bafana Bafana after their 2-1 AFCON 2027 qualifier win, while keeping expectations in check.

Kagiso Rabada injury update: Shukri Conrad sends clear message ahead of Australia Tests

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27 days ago

Shukri Conrad says Kagiso Rabada will not be rushed back for Australia’s Tests, as South Africa weigh his fitness and intensity amid pace-bowling injuries.

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