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

1030 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Victor Matfield names the 2 players he believes are the heartbeat of the Springboks

Rugby

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Relebohile Mofokeng could pocket R550k after Orlando Pirates goodbye

Football

3 months ago

Belgian coach reveals why PSL is more lucrative than Belgium, explains tax and salary differences

Football

3 months ago

Du Plessis shares what UFC told him about Kamaru Usman: ‘We finally convinced him’

Sports

3 months ago

Belgium accuses FIFA of creating a sham appeal and hiding key information in Balogun red card row

Football

3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga in shooting incident during R34k robbery pursuit

Football

3 months ago

SARS gives PSL club boss’ law firm 10 days, warns sheriff could seize assets

Football

3 months ago

SARS issues a final demand for R862,678.48 in tax debt to Tim Sukazi's law firm, warning of asset seizure if unresolved. Attention on PSL club owner's finances grows

UEFA slams Fifa for ‘crossing a red line’ by lifting Balogun ban after reported Trump call

Football

3 months ago

UEFA criticises FIFA’s decision on Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension, amid alleged Trump influence, raising questions on football governance and fairness.

Trump calls FIFA boss Infantino over Folarin Balogun red card in World Cup controversy

Football

3 months ago

FIFA's suspension of Folarin Balogun's ban, following Trump's intervention, ignites debate over fairness at the 2026 World Cup amid outrage from former players and

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach fired just 2 weeks into new job after explicit video leaks

Football

3 months ago

Ilyes Mzoughi has been sacked by Raja Casablanca just weeks after joining, facing controversy over an alleged AI-fabricated video. He vows to pursue legal action.

Pitso Mosimane praises Orlando Pirates after Relebohile Mofokeng’s move and Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s rise

Football

3 months ago

Pitso Mosimane praises Orlando Pirates for paving pathways for South African talent, highlighting Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s MLS success and Relebohile Mofokeng’s move

Hugo Broos reveals the one thing that could delay Relebohile Mofokeng’s Belgium debut for months

Football

3 months ago

Hugo Broos assesses Relebohile Mofokeng's potential first months in Belgium, highlighting the need for physical strength to meet the demands of Belgian football

Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok numbers are huge but one fierce Nations Championship rival has the edge

Rugby

3 months ago

Rassie Erasmus enters the inaugural Nations Championship with a 75.5% winning record, closely trailing Ireland's Andy Farrell as the tournament unfolds.

Bafana Bafana’s R5m World Cup deal did not go to plan, but Gayton has a new promise

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana's World Cup journey concluded prematurely, but Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie promises a new bonus for their historic success, despite the R5m deal

Orlando Pirates share private promise Relebohile Mofokeng made before rejecting Europe in 2025

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates reveal Relebohile Mofokeng's commitment to help the club before his move to Europe, shedding light on his delayed transfer to Royale Union Saint-

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