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

1017 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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

Rugby

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Springboks vs Wallabies kick-off time and key details for Sunday’s Perth Test

Rugby

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Miguel Cardoso reveals what Mamelodi Sundowns must get right against Al Ahli in FIFA Cup

Football

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Abdeslam Ouaddou opens up on Lebone Seema’s rise from Pirates defender to Bafana Bafana newcomer

Football

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Proteas suffer another injury blow as key player is ruled out of Australia ODIs

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Pitso Mosimane explains why Yanela Mbuthuma earned his Bafana Bafana call-up

Football

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Springbok star Trevor Nyakane opens up about life after rugby in major men’s health campaign

Rugby

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Trevor Nyakane discusses life after rugby, family and men's health as he joins Bafana stars in a campaign promoting weight management and routine checks for men.

New URC season brings major change for South African team selections

Rugby

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South African URC teams, including the Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions, must announce line-ups by Thursday at 2pm UK time under new 2026/27 rules, giving fans

Ex-Banyana Banyana captain Dludlu calls SA women’s football a ‘glorified hobby’

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Simphiwe Dludlu calls South African women’s football a “glorified hobby”, exposing key financial pressures facing Banyana Banyana players and investment gaps.

‘The coach is not good enough’: Kaizer Chiefs’ unbeaten start questioned

Football

a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs’ unbeaten start under Fernando Da Cruz has been questioned by an ex-Chiefs star amid growing expectations for Amakhosi to challenge for trophies.

Bulls make their interest clear in two Springbok stars as Ackermann breaks his silence

Rugby

a month ago

Bulls weigh Springbok returns for Kwagga Smith and Malcolm Marx as Johan Ackermann reveals ongoing talks ahead of the new 2026/27 URC season as plans emerge.

Robert Wolk: The racing champion who was still competing days before his tragic death

Sports

a month ago

Robert Wolk was shot dead in Kempton Park at 41. Five facts detail the South African racing champion, his 2026 triumphs and career cut short at 41.

Eben Etzebeth’s daughter steals show at Springboks team photo shoot

Rugby

a month ago

Eben Etzebeth’s daughter steals the show at the Springboks photo shoot, charming fans as she helps prepare her dad’s rugby boots amid the All Blacks rivalry.

Vodacom Bulls name 55-man squad for 2026/2027 URC season with 15 Springboks

Rugby

a month ago

Vodacom Bulls unveil a 55-man 2026/27 URC squad featuring 15 Springboks and eight new signings as a demanding campaign begins against Zebre Parma and fixtures.

Graeme Smith issues warning to Proteas ahead of Australia showdown

Sports

a month ago

Graeme Smith warns South Africa’s senior batters ahead of Australia tour as Kagiso Rabada’s injury raises concerns over the Proteas’ bowling attack in 2025.

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