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

1021 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Siya Kolisi adds to his profile with a new role at Canal+ Africa, enhancing his connection to SuperSport and expanding his influence beyond the rugby field.

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Puso Dithejane's remarkable rise with Chicago Fire sees him earn Player of the Month, outshining Robert Lewandowski with four goals and three assists.

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Bafana Bafana prepare to face Egypt in an October 2026 friendly in Cairo, following AFCON 2027 qualifiers, as coach Pitso Mosimane assesses his squad.

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John Smit challenges Dave Rennie’s "walking around" scrum claim, asserting it diverts from New Zealand's tactics after the Springboks' win in Cape Town.

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Kurt-Lee Arendse says the Springboks have put plans in place to contain the All Blacks’ dangerous attack ahead of Saturday’s Test at FNB Stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz pushes back on Bobby Motaung’s Trophy demands

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz addresses Bobby Motaung's expectations for trophy success, emphasising a focus on immediate results amid early challenges.

Pitso Mosimane sends strong message to Bafana Bafana critics: “Criticism fuels me”

Football

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Pitso Mosimane returns to Bafana Bafana amid high expectations, addressing criticism and focusing on upcoming AFCON qualifiers as he embarks on a new era.

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