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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Viral oracle cat predicts winner of South Africa vs Mexico World Cup opener, fans react

Football

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18-year-old South African chases MotoGP dream while balancing matric and international racing

Sports

4 months ago

Mama Joy lands in Mexico after World Cup travel row to back Bafana Bafana

Football

4 months ago

Trump administration claims Africa’s top referee has terrorist links after World Cup ban

Football

4 months ago

Hope is alive as South Africans back Bafana Bafana to make FIFA World Cup history

Football

4 months ago

How much Africa’s top referee lost after being denied entry into US for FIFA World Cup revealed

Football

4 months ago

How much referee Abongile Tom will earn working at FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed

Football

4 months ago

South African referee Abongile Tom is set to earn around US$100,000 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reflecting years of dedication and sacrifice in officiating.

Benni McCarthy questions whether ego denied two Bafana Bafana stars their World Cup dream

Football

4 months ago

Benni McCarthy questions if "pride and ego" influenced Bafana Bafana's World Cup selections, leaving in-form stars Brandon Petersen and Gift Links out of the squad.

Hugo Broos reveals why Sundowns stars hold the key to Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dream

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos believes Mamelodi Sundowns players will be crucial for Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup, offering crucial experience and handling pressure against

Iran told they cannot sleep in the US during World Cup, fans question FIFA over chaos

Football

4 months ago

Iran's national team faces controversy as it must leave the US on match days during the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about FIFA’s handling of the tournament.

Outrage after Africa’s best referee deported from US despite diplomatic passport and valid visa

Football

4 months ago

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan is denied entry to the US, missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking outrage and debate over travel restrictions in football.

Thomas du Toit bids emotional farewell to Bath as fans hail Springbok star a legend

Rugby

4 months ago

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit expresses heartfelt gratitude to Bath Rugby supporters as he bids farewell after three memorable seasons, leaving a lasting legacy.

Bafana Bafana star Thapelo Maseko buys parents a house before buying himself one

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana's Thapelo Maseko transforms his family's life through football success, buying them a house and inspiring South Africans with his remarkable journey.

Steve Pienaar says Relebohile Mofokeng could become SA’s greatest ever, urges Broos to start him

Football

4 months ago

Steven Pienaar champions Relebohile Mofokeng's potential as one of South Africa’s greatest footballers, urging cautious support as the young star prepares for the

Lewis Hamilton gushes over Kim Kardashian after reaching highest F1 ranking since 2021

Sports

4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton praised Kim Kardashian for her support during the Monaco Grand Prix, as he climbed to second in the F1 Drivers' Championship, sparking romance

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