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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South African athletics rocked by Luan Munnik doping suspension ahead of Glasgow 2026

Sports

4 months ago

How much Orlando Pirates will earn from FIFA after Bafana Bafana reached World Cup knockout stage

Football

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns’ massive FIFA payday after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup breakthrough revealed

Football

4 months ago

Teboho Mokoena set to return for Bafana Bafana’s Canada clash after suspension ends

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana rise in Fifa rankings after famous South Korea World Cup victory

Football

4 months ago

South Korea’s intimidating training video goes viral again after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup win

Football

4 months ago

Rivaldo Coetzee heads list of 10 players exiting Sekhukhune United in Major squad overhaul

Football

4 months ago

Rivaldo Coetzee leads a significant Sekhukhune United clear-out, with 10 players released, including captain Linda Mntambo, as they prepare for a revamped squad

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach in heated exchange with England star Jude Bellingham

Football

4 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach John Paintsil clashed with Jude Bellingham during Ghana’s World Cup match, sparking controversy over the 'Vinicius Law' in football.

‘Divine appointment’: Rami Chuene makes emotional plea before Bafana Bafana’s must-win World Cup tie

Football

4 months ago

Rami Chuene passionately urges South Africans to unite in prayer for Bafana Bafana ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against South Korea at 3 am.

Sipho Mbule and Peter Shalulile linked with surprise move to Zimbabwean Giants Scottland FC

Football

4 months ago

Sipho Mbule and Peter Shalulile emerge as surprise transfer targets for Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC, enhancing ambitions for the CAF Champions League.

Teboho Mokoena wanted by two Saudi clubs after World Cup displays

Football

4 months ago

Teboho Mokoena's future is at a crossroads as Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Taawoun and Al-Ettifaq make official offers for the talented Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder.

Rassie Erasmus explains surprise Faf de Klerk decision as more Springbok stars wait their chance

Rugby

4 months ago

Rassie Erasmus clarifies the rationale behind Faf de Klerk’s inconsistent Springbok involvement, highlighting broader squad strategies for the upcoming Rugby Word

How Bafana Bafana’s poor discipline could cost them a World Cup knockout spot

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana's growing card count may jeopardise their World Cup knockout hopes, especially with Mokoena suspended. Discipline could be pivotal in their final match

Young fan challenges Messi to revive Siphiwe Tshabalala’s iconic 2010 World Cup dance

Football

4 months ago

A young football fan melted Lionel Messi's heart with a request to perform Siphiwe Tshabalala's iconic 2010 World Cup celebration, igniting excitement on social

Ex-EPL ref says Zwane was wrongly sent off as Messi escapes punishment for worse incident

Football

4 months ago

Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, argues Themba Zwane's red card at the 2026 World Cup was unjustified, raising questions about VAR consistency and

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