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

1019 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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

Rugby

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Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou makes surprising Kabelo Dlamini comparison to Zinedine Zidane

Football

a month ago

Sandile Zungu reveals what pushed him into the SAFA presidential race

Football

a month ago

US ambassador’s call to bring American football to SA sparks mixed reactions over "white genocide"

Rugby

a month ago

Dave Rennie explains surprise Ruben love call before Springboks clash

Rugby

a month ago

All Blacks name Codie Taylor as captain and Richie Mo’unga at 10 for Baltimore decider

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus’ remarkable Springbok journey reaches a major milestone in Baltimore

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus reaches 100 Springbok Tests as South Africa face the All Blacks in Baltimore, with a series win in sight after recent victory in Johannesburg.

Jake White reveals Dave Rennie’s All Blacks plan that gave the Springboks a scare

Rugby

a month ago

Jake White reveals Dave Rennie’s plan for the All Blacks to run the Springboks off their feet at altitude, and how New Zealand nearly pulled it off in SA.

Jake White raises question over Springboks veterans before All Blacks decider

Rugby

a month ago

Jake White questions how much more veteran Springboks stars can give after three bruising Tests, as Rassie Erasmus keeps South Africa’s experienced core intact.

Jake White questions Springboks’ bomb squad before All Blacks decider: "Coach your bench"

Rugby

a month ago

Jake White questions how the Springboks prepare their Bomb Squad as Rassie Erasmus names a 6-2 bench for the decisive All Blacks Test in Baltimore showdown.

Stellenbosch FC could spend big, but CEO explains why they won’t touch Johann Rupert’s billions

Football

a month ago

Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie explains why the club won’t tap Remgro’s billions, revealing its self-sustainable financial strategy and Johann Rupert’s role.

Jasper Wiese reveals tense atmosphere on Springboks and All Blacks’ shared charter flight

Rugby

a month ago

Jasper Wiese reveals the tense atmosphere aboard the Springboks and All Blacks’ shared charter flight to Baltimore ahead of their final Test that will decide

Eben Etzebeth opens up on the Springboks’ age problem before All Blacks decider

Rugby

a month ago

Eben Etzebeth addresses the Springboks’ ageing squad as South Africa prepare for Saturday’s decisive All Blacks Test in Baltimore amid growing age concerns.

Damian de Allende singles out Jordie Barrett as his toughest-ever opponent

Rugby

a month ago

Springbok centre Damian de Allende names Jordie Barrett his toughest opponent, reflects on All Blacks rivals and reveals the secret to his veteran longevity.

Schalk Burger compares Ardie Savea loss to Siya Kolisi blow ahead of 4th Test

Football

a month ago

Schalk Burger compares Ardie Savea’s absence to losing Siya Kolisi as South Africa’s set-piece dominance looms over the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider.

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