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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Springboks hit by fresh injury as Rassie Erasmus makes key squad changes before England Test

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Former Orlando Pirates title-winning coach Roy Barreto dies at 72

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos urges Mbekezeli Mbokazi to Leave Chicago Fire for Europe

Football

3 months ago

Rassie Erasmus explains surprise Wilco Louw absence from Springboks team

Rugby

3 months ago

Riley Norton’s Springboks debut derailed after Rassie Erasmus confirms serious training injury

Football

3 months ago

Hugo Broos’ PSL assessment sparks mixed reactions after Bafana’s World Cup exit

Football

3 months ago

Aubrey Modiba explains why Hugo Broos must stay as Bafana Bafana coach despite exit talks

Football

3 months ago

Aubrey Modiba defends Hugo Broos amid uncertainty over his future as Bafana Bafana coach post-World Cup, emphasising his impact and the unfinished business ahead.

Hugo Broos explains why he won’t help or advise the next Bafana Bafana coach if he leaves

Football

3 months ago

Hugo Broos weighs his future with Bafana Bafana after a historic FIFA World Cup run, stating he won't advise his successor on leading the team forward.

Hugo Broos hints at retirement U-turn after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup heartbreak

Football

3 months ago

Hugo Broos has hinted at a retirement U-turn after Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup exit, revealing he will hold talks with SAFA before deciding his future.

Stormers secure SA’s top schoolboy stars as Project 2029 takes shape

Rugby

4 months ago

The Stormers strengthen their future by signing 13 top schoolboy rugby prospects, including Jacobus de Villiers, as part of their Project 2029 strategy.

Bafana Bafana’s World Cup celebrations spark confrontation as South Korea star shouts ‘show respect’

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup victory over South Korea turned tense as celebrations interrupted interviews, prompting a brief clash before FIFA stepped in.

How much Bafana Bafana will earn if they beat Canada at the FIFA World Cup

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana are poised to earn millions as they face Canada in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, aiming to boost their guaranteed earnings to nearly R290 million.

Why Bafana Bafana can defeat Canada and make even more FIFA World Cup history

Football

4 months ago

Why Bafana Bafana can defeat Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 through defensive solidity, returning midfield steel and devastating counter-attacking

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo reveals why Bafana Bafana beat his team

Football

4 months ago

South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo reflects on the extreme heat's impact in their 1-0 defeat to Bafana Bafana, accepting responsibility for the team's performance.

How much Kaizer Chiefs will earn from FIFA after Bafana Bafana reached World Cup knockout stage

Football

4 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs are poised for a R6.4 million FIFA windfall as Bafana Bafana advances in the World Cup, boosted by defender Bradley Cross’ squad inclusion.

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