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

1011 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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South African rugby player for the Lions dies in France ahead of Champions Cup clash vs La Rochelle

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Heartbreak as rising equestrian star dies just days after 16th birthday

Sports

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3 runners die during marathons on 1 heartbreaking Sunday as families mourn

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Former rugby player dies during fundraiser for teammate battling brain tumour

Sports

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Poor attendance at Proteas vs Australia Test in Kingsmead sparks internal review

Sports

10 days ago

SAFA CEO explains why R20 million VAR fund remains unspent after government transfer

Football

11 days ago

Jake White eyes trusted Springbok ally for Fiji coaching team

Rugby

11 days ago

Jake White reportedly wants Gert Smal to coach Fiji’s lineout, reuniting Springbok colleagues as the Flying Fijians prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Gayton McKenzie issues stern warning to Soweto derby organisers: “I’ll get them arrested”

Football

11 days ago

Gayton McKenzie warns Stadium Management SA over crowd safety at FNB Stadium’s 31 October Soweto derby, citing knife threats, fake tickets and police absence.

Bernard Parker says he didn’t have his phone for 14 days as viral post sparks questions

Football

11 days ago

Bernard Parker says he had no access to his phone for 14 days after the disputed post went viral, and urges media to verify claims about his private life.

Bernard Parker makes emotional plea as private life comes under scrutiny

Football

11 days ago

Bernard Parker seeks privacy and urges caution over unverified claims, while his statement leaves questions about his Instagram announcement still unanswered.

URC boss explains why South Africa is struggling to produce top rugby referees

Rugby

11 days ago

South Africa’s rugby referee shortage reflects a generational shift, says URC boss Tappe Henning. Officials need five to seven years to reach the top Test stage.

“We’re paid peanuts”: England rugby stars call for salaries to be made public

Rugby

11 days ago

England stars Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes want Premiership rugby salaries made public, saying transparency could improve contracts and help grow the sport.

Proteas name 17-man squad for 2nd Test against Australia, Stubbs dropped

Sports

11 days ago

South Africa drop Tristan Stubbs and recall Matthew Breetzke for the Gqeberha Test against Australia, while Ryan Rickelton takes over wicketkeeping duties.

Jacques Potgieter and Angelique Gerber’s reunion takes another unexpected turn

Rugby

11 days ago

Angelique Gerber’s reported reconciliation with Jacques Potgieter may be over, as divorce reports and his remark that they were never divorced renew interest.

Bernard Parker hints at lust and personal addictions after split from baby mama Kacha Stepanovic

Football

11 days ago

Bernard Parker’s faith-based posts on lust, temptation and troubled marriages follow his separation from Kacha Stepanovic and apology for personal struggles.

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