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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‘Bring back Sharkie’: Sharks fans furious after club unveils dramatic new identity

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Sharks replace iconic logo as club confirms name change ahead of 2026/27 URC season

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Young footballer dies after lightning strikes during soccer match in Thailand, 12 injured

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Oscar Pistorius’ reported new job revealed as his life after prison enters a new chapter

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All Blacks reveal side for Cape Town clash as Dave Rennie springs surprises against the Stormers

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Stormers star Deon Fourie reveals Springbok ambition after knee injury return

Rugby

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus makes key admission about Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth before Argentina Test

Rugby

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus details plans for Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth's return after injury layoffs, emphasizing careful workload management ahead of the Argentina clash.

Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele set for one of the biggest shares of SAFA’s R218m World Cup prize

Football

2 months ago

Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele are set for substantial payouts from SAFA's R218 million FIFA World Cup prize, with significant funds earmarked for football

How much each Bafana Bafana player will earn from Safa’s R218 million FIFA World Cup prize money

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2 months ago

Bafana Bafana players are set for multi-million-rand rewards from FIFA's World Cup prize, but most funds will support football development and local clubs.

Noordvaal Cup confirms suspensions after Menlopark vs EG Jansen rugby brawl

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2 months ago

Fallout from the abandoned Menlopark vs EG Jansen rugby match escalates as Noordvaal Cup announces precautionary suspensions amidst ongoing investigations

Former cricketer Tristan Perez returns to court in girlfriend Elana Brooke’s murder case

Sports

2 months ago

Tristan Perez returns to court on 7 August as the murder case involving Elana Brooke evolves, spotlighting his cricket career and ongoing investigations.

Da accuses Gayton McKenzie of dodging Parliament over R31 million FIFA World Cup spending

Sports

2 months ago

Gayton McKenzie faces scrutiny after the DA accused him of avoiding Parliament questions on the R31 million FIFA World Cup delegation spending amid rising tensions.

Chad le Clos appeals for help after deadly sea Point Fire destroys his home and kills neighbour

Sports

2 months ago

Chad Le Clos emotionally appeals for support after a deadly Sea Point fire destroyed his home, claiming a neighbour's life and leaving families displaced.

Rassie Erasmus rings 13 changes as Siya, Etzebeth and Sacha return for Argentina Test

Rugby

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to the Springboks for the Argentina Test, restoring key World Cup winners Kolisi, Etzebeth, and Feinberg-Mngomezulu for

Orlando Pirates confirm refund process for fans locked out despite valid Milford FC match tickets

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates detail the refund process for fans locked out during the Betway Premiership match against Milford FC due to stadium lockdown for safety concerns.

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