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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Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologises for continuing race after soiling herself

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Cassius Mailula reveals why he wanted to return home to Sundowns after difficult spell abroad

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Pitso Mosimane names final 30-man Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

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Jake White delivers verdict on Springboks’ ageing stars after All Blacks series win

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hints at more signings before transfer window closes

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NZ Rugby faces R618 million loss warning as leaked report flags unsustainable model

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NZ Rugby faces a potential R618m loss over five years as a leaked report calls its financial model unsustainable and forecasts major spending cuts from 2028.

Pitso Mosimane set to finalise his first Bafana Bafana squad

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Pitso Mosimane’s 35-man Bafana Bafana squad leaves crucial selection calls before Guinea, Eritrea and Egypt matches, including new faces and returning stars.

Springboks series defeat sparks Kiwi calls for major All Blacks coaching overhaul

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Springboks’ 3-1 series win has sparked calls for an All Blacks coaching overhaul, with Tana Umaga and Jason Ryan under scrutiny ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash.

Orlando Pirates’ CAF advantage vanishes after African Stars make key decision

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Orlando Pirates lose a CAF Champions League travel advantage after African Stars confirm Botswana for October’s first leg in Gaborone, changing Pirates’ plans.

Springbok women make key changes for Wales clash as Tshiremba, Jacobs and Welman start

Rugby

a month ago

Springbok Women reshuffle their starting XV as Babalwa Latsha leads South Africa against Wales in the WXV Global Series opener at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday.

All Blacks legend makes huge claim after Springboks series win: ‘We could have won all 3’ SA tests

Rugby

a month ago

Laurie Mains says New Zealand could have won three Tests against the Springboks, despite South Africa’s 3-1 series victory, and exposes an aerial weakness.

Springboks dominate greatest rivalry XV with 9 players after 3–1 series win over All Blacks

Rugby

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Nine Springboks earn places in Kitshoff and Nyakane’s Greatest Rivalry XV after a 3-1 win over the All Blacks, while Marx wins praise, and two stars miss out.

Hyrox admits mistake after athlete soils herself and continues competing in Beijing

Sports

a month ago

Hyrox admits officials made a mistake after Joanna Wietrzyk continued racing in Beijing following faecal incontinence, prompting new safety rules amid fallout.

Ex-England stars back Ox Nché for World Rugby Player of the Year Award

Rugby

a month ago

Former England stars Ben Youngs and Dan Cole back Springboks prop Ox Nché for World Rugby Player of the Year after his all-round impact against New Zealand.

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