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 vs Guinea: kick-off time, TV channel and how to watch

Football

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Rassie Erasmus warns Springboks may start slowly against Wallabies in Perth

Rugby

a month ago

Springboks’ ageing stars spark a big question ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rugby

a month ago

Orlando Pirates star handed Bafana Bafana chance after Maboe injury blow

Football

a month ago

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Orlando Pirates to another promising defender

Football

a month ago

Springboks vs Wallabies: A look at 97 tests of rugby history

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus makes 13 changes to Springbok team to face Australia in Perth

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus names a reshuffled Springbok team for Australia, with Handre Pollard returning at fly-half and Andre Esterhuizen captaining in Perth Test clash.

Springboks vs Wallabies: Why Manie Libbok should start at flyhalf in Perth

Rugby

a month ago

Manie Libbok’s impact has sparked debate over the Springboks’ Perth Test plan, with Rassie Erasmus now weighing a fresh creative fly-half role against Australia.

Pitso Mosimane reveals why he chose part-time coaches for Bafana Bafana ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Football

a month ago

Pitso Mosimane explains why Bafana Bafana will use part-time coaches, giving local talent international experience ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers campaign.

Bafana Bafana open training camp in Johannesburg ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Football

a month ago

Bafana Bafana open their Johannesburg camp as Pitso Mosimane names a 30-man squad for crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier matches against Guinea and Eritrea.

Pitso Mosimane names new Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach before AFCON qualifiers

Football

a month ago

Pitso Mosimane appoints Marcus Mashilo as Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach ahead of South Africa’s AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea in September.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ international prize money climbs to R130 million in just 4 months

Football

a month ago

Mamelodi Sundowns’ international prize money reaches about R130m after CAF Champions League and FIFA Intercontinental Cup wins, with more still possible ahead.

Jayden Adams’s final resting place carries a touching Mamelodi Sundowns connection

Football

a month ago

Jayden Adams is remembered in a moving tombstone tribute at his gravesite, featuring the late Mamelodi Sundowns star lifting the CAF Champions League trophy.

Haashim Pead transfer takes another twist as Stormers push to sign Lions star

Rugby

a month ago

Haashim Pead’s Stormers move takes another twist as the Junior Springbok scrumhalf reportedly offers to help fund his Lions exit amid ongoing negotiations.

Rugby players lose millions after R1.9 billion deal collapses — 5 years later, they want answers

Rugby

a month ago

South African rugby players lost millions after a proposed R1.9bn Béziers takeover failed. Johan Roux and agent Anthony Johnson respond to claims publicly.

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