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

1022 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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

Football

2 months ago

South Korea’s World Cup exit to Bafana Bafana lands coach in parliamentary hearing

Football

2 months ago

Death during Samoa rugby league brawl puts rugby violence back in focus after Menlopark-EG Jansen clash

Rugby

2 months ago

World Rugby confirms officials for entire Springboks-All Blacks rugby’s greatest rivalry Tour

Rugby

2 months ago

SAFA ordered to pay over r500,000 to Zimbabwean agent after losing CAS appeal over Banyana friendlies

Football

2 months ago

Expelled SAFA NEC members opposing Danny Jordaan suffer fresh high Court blow

Football

2 months ago

Andile Dlamini breaks silence as Banyana Bafana face must-win Burkina Faso showdown

Football

2 months ago

Banyana Banyana's WAFCON campaign hinges on a vital clash against Burkina Faso, as Andile Dlamini highlights the need to play to their strengths to advance.

Springboks send strong message over Argentina test before All Blacks showdown

Rugby

2 months ago

Deon Davids asserts the Springboks' full focus on Argentina ahead of their Rugby Championship clash, dismissing warm-up talks for the upcoming All Blacks series.

All Blacks hit by injury blow as New Zealand rush emergency replacement to South Africa

Rugby

2 months ago

The All Blacks face an early setback as hooker George Bell is ruled out due to a calf injury, prompting the call-up of Bradley Slater ahead of Friday's clash.

Explosive wrestling showdown at Hotel Savera ends decade-long Chatsworth feud

Sports

2 months ago

A decade-long rivalry erupted at Hotel Savera as Joshua "The Bull" Chetty and Daryl "Nightmare" Naidu clashed in a brutal street fight, thrilling fans with

Former Springbok tipped for surprise return to Bulls coaching team

Rugby

2 months ago

The Bulls may welcome back Vlok Cilliers as their new kicking coach, reshaping the coaching staff under Johan Ackermann ahead of the upcoming season.

Rassie Erasmus gives major Frans Malherbe comeback update amid retirement fears

Rugby

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus provides the latest update on Frans Malherbe's recovery from a back injury, revealing hopes for a potential return to rugby by January 2027.

Miguel Cardoso reveals the unexpected way Jayden Adams’ passing changed Sundowns

Football

2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns' coach Miguel Cardoso reflects on how Jayden Adams' passing united the squad during a poignant pre-season, strengthening their bond ahead of the

Former SA schools and Blue Bulls U18 prop’s explanation ends in four-year doping ban

Rugby

2 months ago

Former SA Schools and Blue Bulls U18 prop Deon Botes receives a four-year ban for a positive doping test, as SA rugby grapples with rising anti-doping issues.

Moroccan footballer dies trying to reach Spain as family shares heartbreaking visa twist

Football

2 months ago

A young Moroccan footballer’s tragic death while attempting to reach Spain has sparked mourning and raised awareness about the perilous migration route to Ceuta.

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