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

1016 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Bafana Bafana AFCON clash takes unexpected turn after Guinea coach’s surprise decision

Football

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Wallabies flanker Tom Hooper reveals what Australia must do to stop Springboks momentum

Rugby

a month ago

Springbok legend Jean de Villiers stunned by Rassie Erasmus’ surprise omission for Wallabies Test

Rugby

a month ago

JP Pietersen reveals why Vusi Moyo was preferred ahead of Jordan Hendrikse for Sharks’ URC opener

Rugby

a month ago

Matthew Breetzke reveals why his hard-earned century against Australia brought relief

Sports

a month ago

Wallabies confirm full team for Springboks clash as Suaalii gets new role

Rugby

a month ago

Andre Esterhuizen appears to react to K-word backlash amid Springbok captaincy row

Rugby

a month ago

Andre Esterhuizen’s Springbok captaincy sparks renewed scrutiny of his 2012 school rugby case, online backlash and Rassie Erasmus’s explanation of the row.

Proteas dig deep as injury-hit bowling attack silences Australia in Durban

Sports

a month ago

South Africa overcame a major bowling injury crisis to beat Australia by 67 runs in Durban, with Maharaj starring and Breetzke hitting a century for victory.

Sharks name Vusi Moyo and Nick Hatton to lead URC home opener against Ospreys

Rugby

a month ago

Sharks name Vusi Moyo at No 10 and Nick Hatton captain for URC opener against Ospreys at Kings Park as JP Pietersen starts his first full season in Durban.

Curwin Bosch to make Bulls URC debut against Zebre Parma in Italy on Saturday

Rugby

a month ago

Curwin Bosch returns at fly-half as the Bulls face Zebre Parma in Italy, with Paul de Wet replacing injured Embrose Papier and Marcell Coetzee captaining.

Springbok Women name 2 new Test captains and bomb squad for Italy WXV clash

Rugby

a month ago

Springbok Women unveil two first-time Test captains and a major XV reshuffle for Italy in the WXV Global Series, with stars waiting on the bench for Saturday

Pitso Mosimane reveals what Bafana Bafana must do to beat Guinea in AFCON 2027 opener

Football

a month ago

Pitso Mosimane backs Bafana Bafana to beat Guinea in their AFCON 2027 opener, but warns Serhou Guirassy’s aerial threat could decide clash at Orlando Stadium.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso pledges support for Pitso Mosimane and Bafana Bafana

Football

a month ago

Miguel Cardoso backs Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana return, urges Sundowns players to unite and calls for SAFA-PSL cooperation ahead of Guinea and Eritrea

Comrades Marathon champion George Kusche considers major career change after victory

Sports

a month ago

George Kusche’s 2026 Comrades Marathon win changed his career outlook, opened full-time running opportunities and shaped his plans for the 2027 centenary race.

Marco Jansen breaks silence on Proteas bowling crisis before Australia clash

Sports

a month ago

Marco Jansen embraces a bigger role as injuries hit South Africa’s bowling attack before the crucial Australia ODI series, while he updates fans on his fitness.

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