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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Former All Blacks question timing of Springboks coach Tony Brown’s New Zealand move

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Rassie Erasmus reveals Springboks’ mistake as Tony Brown’s All Blacks move is confirmed

Rugby

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Coach recruited male athlete to strengthen women’s volleyball team, probe alleges

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4 months ago

Siphiwe Tshabalala stuns fans after revealing Harvard classroom with Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga

Football

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UFC DREAM cut short as MMA fighter, 27, dies in rare bear attack

Sports

4 months ago

Mpho Maboi hits back at viral ‘Gold Digger’ claims involving ex-Bafana star Reneilwe Letsholonyane

Football

4 months ago

Relebohile Mofokeng crowned PSL’s most valuable player as no Chiefs player makes top 10

Football

4 months ago

Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates tops the Betway Premiership valuation rankings after a stellar season, earning Transfermarkt's Player of the Season award.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi makes history as first South African MLS All-Star since Doctor Khumalo

Football

4 months ago

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, the first South African MLS All-Star since Khumalo, secured a place alongside legends like Messi after receiving the highest fan votes.

FIFA Cancels free World Cup tickets, gives fans 7 days to pay up

Football

4 months ago

FIFA has revoked about 60 World Cup 2026 tickets mistakenly issued for free due to a checkout error, inviting fans to pay to keep their seats amidst pricing

Young football captain dies at 11 after months-long battle following house fire

Football

4 months ago

Tragic news as 11-year-old football captain Cole Leighton succumbs to injuries from a house fire, remembered for his bravery, leadership, and impact on the community

Tributes pour in as Ireland rugby icon Fergus Slattery dies aged 77

Rugby

4 months ago

The rugby world mourns Fergus Slattery, legendary Ireland captain and British and Irish Lions icon, who passed away at 77, leaving a profound legacy.

Bafana Bafana legends split over Lyle Foster ahead of Mexico World Cup test

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana legends are divided over Lyle Foster's role as striker ahead of South Africa's FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico, raising concerns over the team's

Mama joy accuses Gayton McKenzie of double standards in R800 000 World Cup row

Football

4 months ago

Mama Joy Chauke accuses Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie of double standards over her exclusion from the 2026 FIFA World Cup supporter trip despite her loyalty to

Brendan Allen levels stunning accusation at Dricus du Plessis ahead of UFC Vegas 118

Sports

4 months ago

Dricus du Plessis faces controversy as Brendan Allen accuses him of dodging a proposed fight ahead of UFC Vegas 118, igniting debate within the MMA community.

Bafana Bafana build unexpected home support in Mexico ahead of World Cup opener

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana are winning Mexican fans' hearts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attracting sizeable crowds at training sessions in Pachuca before facing hosts

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