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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Veteran South African sports journalist Sy Lerman dies aged 88

Sports

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Lionel Messi retires at 39 after emotional decision to end Argentina career

Football

a month ago

Springboks vs All Blacks flyover now under official review after Airlink spectacle

Sports

a month ago

Graeme Smith’s blonde companion at Springboks match gets people talking

Sports

a month ago

Cheslin Kolbe escapes punishment as fans demand ban after Cape Town ‘punching’ incident

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus makes 4 changes and a surprise positional switch for All Blacks clash

Rugby

a month ago

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea makes brutal admission after Springboks defeat

Rugby

a month ago

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea reflects on their defeat to the Springboks, highlighting areas for improvement as New Zealand prepares for the crucial third Test in

Rassie Erasmus confirms Damian Willemse injury blow before 3rd All Blacks Test

Rugby

a month ago

Rassie Erasmus reveals a major setback for the Springboks as Damian Willemse misses the 3rd Test due to injury, raising selection questions ahead of the crucial

Gayton McKenzie breaks silence on 100th Comrades marathon dispute with strong message

Sports

a month ago

The 100th Comrades Marathon faces an athletics dispute, but Minister Gayton McKenzie assures runners it will proceed on 13 June 2027 with government support.

Bundesliga returns to SABC Sport as 2026/27 season gets underway for South African fans

Football

a month ago

South African football fans can enjoy Bundesliga action on SABC Sport this season, with selected free-to-air matches and growing local support for German football.

Tragedy as former West Brom midfielder dies on the pitch during football match at 25

Football

2 months ago

Tragedy struck football as former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro, 25, died after collapsing during a match in Portugal, sparking heartfelt tributes from clubs.

Rassie Erasmus provides update on Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse after injury concerns

Rugby

2 months ago

Injury concerns for the Springboks as wingers Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse leave the field during their 33-16 defeat to New Zealand at Ellis Park.

All Blacks overtake Springboks for world No 1 spot after Ellis Park defeat

Rugby

2 months ago

New Zealand's 33-16 win at Ellis Park sees them dethrone the Springboks as World Rugby No 1, raising the stakes for their upcoming clash in Cape Town.

Zolani Tete murder: Two suspects arrested as police warn more arrests are imminent

Sports

2 months ago

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with Zolani Tete's fatal shooting in Mdantsane. Investigators warn that more arrests are imminent as the probe

Former Springbok Kobus Wiese heartbroken after beloved horse dies in emotional loss

Rugby

2 months ago

Kobus Wiese shares a heartfelt farewell to his beloved horse, reflecting on love and loss as South Africans express their condolences and personal tales.

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