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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Teko Modise questions why influencers were sent to FIFA World Cup instead of Bafana legends

Football

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School rugby chaos as parents invade field, attack rival players and produce gun after defeat

Rugby

4 months ago

Comrades Marathon winner George Kusche laughs off soiling himself: ‘It wasn’t nice’

Sports

4 months ago

Cheslin Kolbe reveals the heartbreaking family moment that forced his Stormers return

Rugby

4 months ago

Footballer arrested for fraud after allegedly skipping R44,000 bill for just 2 shots of whisky

Football

4 months ago

Africa’s top referee Omar Artan to receive full FIFA World Cup pay despite U.S. refusal

Football

4 months ago

Gayton McKenzie sparks outrage after backing US decision to deport Africa’s top referee

Football

4 months ago

Gayton McKenzie's controversial defence of US deportation of Somali referee Omar Artan has ignited fierce debate across Africa over diplomatic passport

Second tragedy in two years: British rugby dad, 32, dies suddenly leaving three young boys

Rugby

4 months ago

Hollybush RFC mourns the sudden death of beloved player Ryan "Bonesy" Jones, a father and coach, marking their second tragedy in two years. The community is

Economist who predicted last 3 FIFA World Cup winners reveals his 2026 Champion

Football

4 months ago

German economist Joachim Klement, who accurately predicted the last three World Cup champions, now forecasts the Netherlands to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ronwen Williams’ wife reveals emotional sacrifice as Bafana Bafana face Mexico at World Cup

Football

4 months ago

Experience the emotional journey of Ronwen Williams' family as they support the Bafana Bafana captain from South Africa during the World Cup opener against Mexico.

Mexico coach says ‘I hate you’ before predicting major move for Relebohile Mofokeng

Football

4 months ago

Ahead of the World Cup opener, Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre praises Relebohile Mofokeng while adding a playful jab at South Africa's team dynamics.

Mexican fans make unexpected plea for Mama joy ahead of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener

Football

4 months ago

Mexican football fans warmly embrace South Africa's Mama Joy ahead of Bafana Bafana's World Cup opener, celebrating her impact on football culture.

How a 10-year-old SA football fan landed a dream FIFA World Cup role

Football

4 months ago

Ten-year-old Luca Human-Maré from Johannesburg is set to represent South Africa as an official FIFA World Cup ball carrier in the US, living his football dream.

France World Cup winner’s powerful message to Bafana Bafana ahead of opener

Football

4 months ago

Frank Leboeuf shares belief in Bafana Bafana's World Cup potential, urging South Africa to embrace the expanded tournament format and defy expectations in tough

How much each yellow and red card will cost Bafana Bafana at the World Cup

Football

4 months ago

FIFA's new disciplinary rules impose financial penalties for Bafana Bafana players at the 2026 World Cup, making discipline crucial as they face co-hosts Mexico.

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