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

1023 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Golden Gloves sends two world title challengers to Japan in historic first for South African boxing

Sports

2 months ago

The highest-paid Springboks in 2026 ranked as Japan dominates rugby’s rich list

Rugby

2 months ago

Football trip to Sweden ends in mystery as entire Ethiopian team vanishes

Football

2 months ago

Why Sebastian Pedersen will miss Orlando Pirates’ opener against Milford

Football

2 months ago

Olwethu Makhanya seals Dream Rangers move after impressive MLS rise

Football

2 months ago

Bulls lose 3 players for rest of the season as injury crisis deepens

Rugby

2 months ago

Samoa on the brink of being banned from the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rugby

2 months ago

Samoa's 2027 Rugby World Cup place is at risk due to a dispute with its rugby administration, as World Rugby issues a crucial deadline affecting its future.

Ex-Springboks star Victor Matfield makes honest admission after Ma’a Nonu joins the Sharks

Rugby

2 months ago

Victor Matfield supports the Sharks signing All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu, emphasising his mentorship potential to enrich younger players and strengthen team culture.

Rassie Erasmus confirms when he’ll name his Springbok squad for New Zealand

Rugby

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus explains why Springbok supporters must wait for the final squad announcement for the All Blacks series, emphasising key fixtures before selection.

Derick Hougaard shares GoFundMe as former Springbok asks for support during financial struggles

Rugby

2 months ago

Derick Hougaard, former Springbok, shares his GoFundMe campaign following health struggles and financial difficulties, as supporters rally to help him rebuild.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane to serve as Thabo Senong’s assistant at Zimbabwean side

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane set to join Thabo Senong as assistant coach at FC Platinum, pending work permit approval. A new chapter begins in Zim

Athletics South Africa demands apology from Gayton McKenzie after Monaco controversy

Sports

2 months ago

Athletics South Africa's John Mathane demands an apology from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie after being excluded from a Monaco bid, questioning

‘Just give me a chance’: Former PSL star makes desperate appeal to clubs

Football

2 months ago

Former PSL striker Devon Saal seeks trials in South African football, feeling overlooked as teams finalise their squads for the 2026/27 season despite his

Fernando da Cruz sets realistic expectations for Kaizer Chiefs ahead of new season

Football

2 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz urges supporters to keep expectations measured as the new PSL season nears, emphasising squad strengthening is still needed.

Pieter Coetze breaks Commonwealth Games record twice in 1 day as sixth mark falls

Sports

2 months ago

Pieter Coetze dazzled at the Commonwealth Games, smashing the men's 100m backstroke record twice and securing his sixth record. Excitement builds for the final!

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