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

1011 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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All Blacks star Ruben Love admits Springboks pressure was unlike anything he had faced

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Australia consider major changes after South Africa hand them crushing Test defeat

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Top marathon runner Ruti Aga handed 6-year ban for fake prescription

Sports

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Lewis Hamilton questions Rwanda as venue for Africa’s first F1 Grand Prix in 33 years

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Springbok women name new captain and 2 new props to face Ireland in Cape Town WXV test

Rugby

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Cheslin Kolbe opens up about escaping gangsterism in Kraaifontein through rugby

Rugby

4 days ago

Former coach backs Jeandré Rudolph for Springboks, but doubts Rassie Erasmus call-up

Rugby

4 days ago

Jeandré Rudolph’s strong form has earned a former coach’s Springboks backing, but fierce loose-forward competition may block a Nations Championship call-up.

South Africa level test series after crushing Australia at St George’s Park

Sports

4 days ago

South Africa levelled the Test series with an innings win over Australia in Gqeberha, setting up a decisive Cape Town showdown after Bavuma’s career-best 179.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi leaves club for PSL head coach role

Football

4 days ago

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi is leaving the club to take up a head coaching role at another PSL team. Ncikazi departs

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann confirms bad news about Springbok Embrose Papier

Rugby

4 days ago

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann confirms Embrose Papier will miss the Ulster clash after ankle surgery, while new signing Dylan Maart could make his debut at Loftus.

Cheslin Kolbe says he learns from young Springboks every day despite years of experience

Rugby

4 days ago

Cheslin Kolbe reveals how he is sharpening his aerial game and defence, and why the composure of young Springboks keeps experienced players learning together.

Henri Schoeman opens up on decade of online abuse after 2016 triathlon win

Sports

4 days ago

Henri Schoeman reveals how a decade of online abuse over his 2016 triathlon win in Mexico eroded his confidence, as South Africans rally behind the medallist.

Stormers hooker hit with huge ban after Champions Cup red card

Rugby

4 days ago

J Kotzé has been handed a three-week suspension following his red card against Bristol Bears. The Stormers hooker could return earlier if he completes

Springbok star ruled out of November Tests as injury setback confirmed

Rugby

4 days ago

The Springboks will be without Cheslin Kolbe for their November tour after the winger suffered a broken jaw against the All Blacks in September. Stormers director

Hyron Andrews’s wife maighlin speaks out after Lions player’s cause of death revealed

Rugby

4 days ago

Maighlin Andrews pays tribute to late husband Hyron, reflecting on their sons, future and family’s grief after French authorities confirmed his cause of death.

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