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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Sub-2 hour marathon runner’s 10K world record finally recognised after 12 month review

Sports

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana train under heavy guard as Mexico tightens World Cup security

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos makes candid confession as Bafana search for goals before World Cup opener

Football

4 months ago

Miguel Cardoso calls for major PSL changes days after clash with sports minister

Football

4 months ago

Iran’s World Cup in doubt as US insists it won’t issue visas to some delegation members

Football

4 months ago

South African rising star Siviwe Magidigidi’s European dream in doubt after Belgium setback

Football

4 months ago

Bafana manager Vincent Tseka dodges the boot again after World Cup visa blunder

Football

4 months ago

Vincent Tseka narrowly dodges dismissal following the Bafana Bafana visa debacle ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising accountability concerns within SAFA.

Inside Camino Real Pachuca: Bafana Bafana’s Five-Star World Cup base in Mexico

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana has settled into the luxury Camino Real Pachuca hotel, offering elite comfort and privacy as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Bafana Bafana’s first training session in Mexico leaves fans divided ahead of World Cup opener

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations in Mexico with high-altitude training, sparking mixed fan reactions about facilities and energy.

Siya Kolisi gives Bear Grylls a taste of South Africa

Rugby

4 months ago

Siya Kolisi welcomed survival expert Bear Grylls to Mzansi with a traditional braai, sparking excitement for a potential future television adventure together.

World Cup supercomputer sees South Africa pulling off surprise qualification

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana receive a boost as Opta's supercomputer predicts a 49.3% chance of advancing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Could they be the surprise package?

Gayton McKenzie fires back as excluded Bafana players World Cup plan sparks fresh row

Football

4 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie defends inviting six excluded Bafana players to the World Cup, amidst mixed social media reactions over the emotional impact on them.

Danny Jordaan’s response on Bafana Bafana World Cup bonuses leaves fans unconvinced

Football

4 months ago

Danny Jordaan addresses Bafana Bafana's World Cup bonus negotiations, sparking debate among fans over clarity as the team prepares for its campaign in Mexico.

Gayton McKenzie defends US Embassy, says ‘the fault is entirely on our side’ in Bafana visa chaos

Football

4 months ago

Gayton McKenzie defends the US Embassy as SAFA apologises for Bafana Bafana's visa delays ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking national debate on

Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum gives away historic World Cup ticket before Bafana Bafana opener

Football

4 months ago

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives away her prized World Cup ticket to young footballer Yolett Cervantes ahead of the highly anticipated clash with Bafana

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