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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Danny Jordaan under fire as critics accuse him of shielding manager behind Visa chaos

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Bafana Bafana’s excluded six get surprise World Cup reward after squad heartbreak

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos makes surprising Relebohile Mofokeng claim before Bafana’s World Cup opener

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana visa debacle: Gayton McKenzie says ‘we are being made to look like fools’

Football

4 months ago

Family of man who drowned during Ironman Triathlon says fight is not over after inquest verdict

Sports

4 months ago

Themba Zwane signs contract extension with Mamelodi Sundowns after 2026 World Cup call-up

Football

4 months ago

Australia bids farewell as AFL great Neale Daniher receives state funeral after MND battle

Sports

4 months ago

Australian football legend Neale Daniher, aged 65, inspires unity at his state funeral at the MCG, honoring his legacy in AFL and motor neurone disease research.

Hugo Broos admits Zwane is not fully fit but insists Bafana Bafana still need him

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos defends Themba Zwane's selection for Bafana Bafana’s World Cup squad, despite injury concerns, citing his vital role and experience for the team.

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy makes emotional Blackburn revelation as coaching vacancy opens

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy expresses his desire to return to Blackburn Rovers as head coach, reigniting speculation about his future in club football.

Ime Okon breaks silence on choosing Bafana Bafana over Nigeria Super Eagles ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

4 months ago

South African defender Ime Okon clarifies his commitment to Bafana Bafana amid speculation about his Nigerian heritage after being named in the 2026 FIFA

IOC president Kirsty Coventry sparks fury after saying Olympic athletes should not be paid

Sports

5 months ago

Kirsty Coventry's controversial comments on Olympic athlete payments sparked fierce debate online, as critics question IOC funding while defending sportsmanship

Ramaphosa consoles heartbroken Bafana stars after World Cup axe: “Your country is proud of you”

Football

5 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa praised six dropped Bafana Bafana players after Hugo Broos' World Cup squad announcement, sparking mixed reactions among South Africans.

Ronwen Williams praised for comforting heartbroken Bafana teammates after World Cup cuts

Football

5 months ago

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams earned admiration for his compassionate support of teammates dropped from the final World Cup squad, highlighting

FIFA to pay Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns over R100 million for Bafana World Cup stars

Football

5 months ago

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns could receive more than R100 million combined from FIFA after supplying most of Bafana Bafana’s squad for the 2026 World Cup

Hugo Broos explains why Brandon Petersen was dropped from Bafana Bafana’s final World Cup squad

Football

5 months ago

Hugo Broos explains why Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen was dropped from Bafana Bafana's World Cup squad, sparking fierce debate among fans.

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