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

1018 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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All Blacks star Richie Mo’unga makes candid Springboks admission after Baltimore defeat

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Rassie Erasmus’ loyalty to old guard could cost Springboks at 2027 World Cup

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Fellow runners mourn after Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo’s death is confirmed

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a month ago

South African family’s 2, 400 km journey earns praise after Springboks victory

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Herman Mashaba says South Africa ‘rewards criminality’ after Danny Jordaan re-elected

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Rassie Erasmus’ Castle Beer moment has South Africans asking an awkward question

Rugby

a month ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu sends message to critics after Springboks victory

Rugby

a month ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu answers his critics with a cheeky post after South Africa’s 43-28 All Blacks win, as his emotional anthem moment captures attention.

Hyrox athlete wins after soiling herself mid-race and continuing, sparking outrage: “A win is a win”

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a month ago

Joanna Wietrzyk won HYROX Beijing after a bowel incident, sparking questions over athlete safety, race contamination, officials’ response and HYROX rules.

Rassie Erasmus delivers unexpected verdict after Springboks defeat All Blacks

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus downplays the Springboks’ 43-28 win over New Zealand, revealing when he feared defeat despite South Africa’s 3-1 series triumph in Baltimore.

All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes slams referee after 43–28 loss to Springboks in Baltimore

Rugby

a month ago

Neil Barnes criticises referee Karl Dickson after the All Blacks’ 43-28 loss to South Africa, questioning penalties as the Springboks seal a 3-1 series win.

Abdeslam Ouaddou responds to claims he is turning Pirates into a Marumo Gallants reunion

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a month ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou explains Bheki Mabuza’s return, the Marumo Gallants links and why tactical fit matters to Pirates’ recruitment strategy.

Miguel Cardoso reveals what has disrupted Sundowns’ FIFA Intercontinental Cup plans

Football

a month ago

Miguel Cardoso reveals how a late venue switch for Sundowns’ Chippa United match has disrupted preparations for their FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash on 19 September

Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou gives injury update on Sihle Nduli ahead of CAF clash

Football

a month ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou confirms Sihle Nduli remains out, but offers encouraging injury news ahead of the decisive CAF Champions League clash.

Sandile Zungu promises SA football legends key role if he wins SAFA presidency

Football

a month ago

Sandile Zungu promises South African football legends bigger roles in school football and with Bafana Bafana if he wins the SAFA presidency in Saturday's vote.

Springboks vs All Blacks final test: how SA fans can survive the 11 pm kick-off in Baltimore

Rugby

a month ago

Springboks vs All Blacks kicks off at 11pm in Baltimore. Discover smart ways for South African fans to stay awake through the final Test and its late finish.

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