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

1031 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Dricus du Plessis scores R1.3 billion Newcastle United deal through Knox

Sports

3 months ago

New Zealand legend dropped as Dave Rennie makes ruthless first All Blacks statement

Football

3 months ago

Danny Jordaan breaks silence on Hugo Broos’ future but leaves South Africans divided

Football

3 months ago

Why Relebohile Mofokeng couldn’t move straight to England and why PSL stars face the same hurdle

Football

3 months ago

Jake White says Springboks are not invincible as he highlights one big concern before England Test

Rugby

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana now in the same league as Germany and Netherlands: Gayton McKenzie

Football

3 months ago

Gayton McKenzie tells ex-players to stop criticising Bafana Bafana after historic World Cup run

Football

3 months ago

Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie defends Bafana Bafana after their historic FIFA World Cup campaign, urging former players to support the squad as South Africa

Mystery woman in Themba Zwane video has fans asking: “Is that Thuso Mbedu?”

Football

3 months ago

A viral video of Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane interacting with a mystery woman sparks speculation on social media about her identity and links to Thuso Mbedu.

Kaizer Chiefs pay millions to seal Khanyisa Mayo transfer as reported fee emerges

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs have secured Khanyisa Mayo’s permanent transfer from CR Belouizdad as he aims for redemption in the upcoming season after a mixed loan spell.

Pitso Mosimane linked with Egyptian club as Al Ahly legend explains his winning formula

Football

3 months ago

Pitso Mosimane emerges as a leading candidate for the Ceramica Cleopatra coaching role in Egypt, praised for his CAF Champions League focus and success at Al Ahly.

Orlando Pirates bank over R140 million from academy player sales in just 12 months

Football

3 months ago

Orlando Pirates have amassed over R140 million in player sales from their academy in just 12 months, with Relebohile Mofokeng's move to Belgium highlighting their

How Bradley Cross earned Kaizer Chiefs almost R3 million without playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Football

3 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs to receive over R2.96 million from FIFA due to Bradley Cross's squad inclusion, showcasing the financial benefits of the expanded Club Benefits Program

Athlete killed after taking on cancelled Ironman route despite official warning

Sports

3 months ago

A 42-year-old athlete tragically died on the cancelled Ironman France route in Nice, prompting investigations after repeated safety warnings by authorities.

Rassie Erasmus insists Springboks’ ‘poaching’ of former England analyst is nothing unusual

Rugby

3 months ago

Rassie Erasmus defends the Springboks' recruitment of former England analyst Joe Lewis ahead of the intense England Test, dismissing concerns about 'poaching'.

Itumeleng Khune urges SAFA to appoint local coach after Bafana Bafana World Cup exit

Football

3 months ago

Itumeleng Khune advocates for a local coach as Bafana Bafana eyes a new era post-World Cup, with over 80 applications received for the head coach position.

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