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

1011 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Cameron Hanekom salary and net worth: How much does the Springbok star earn?

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CAF announces major funding increase for SAFA and other African football associations

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Thalente Mbatha: Why Orlando Pirates are taking no chances

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Orlando Pirates’ big win takes a worrying turn ahead of Champions League match

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JP Pietersen names Sharks squad for European Tour as key Springboks miss out

Rugby

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Temba Bavuma makes honest admission after Australia humble South Africa

Sports

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Former All Blacks star names Springbok and New Zealand contenders for top award

Rugby

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Stephen Donald backs Malcolm Marx for the 2026 World Rugby Player of the Year award, with Jordie Barrett and Finn Russell also emerging as contenders this year.

Temba Bavuma addresses empty seats at Kingsmead with a message about rising costs

Sports

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Temba Bavuma links low attendance at Durban’s Kingsmead Test to rising living costs as the Proteas hope for stronger support against Australia in Gqeberha.

Stormers director John Dobson calls for SA team in Champions Cup final

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John Dobson says a strong Stormers campaign in the Investec Champions Cup could build South African interest as Cape Town prepares to face Bristol Bears in 2026

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup introduce new system for controversial decisions

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Independent TMO replay operators will handle Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockouts, limiting broadcaster control of crucial footage in high-stakes matches.

Inside Lionel Messi’s floating palace built for luxury family getaways

Football

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Lionel Messi’s UAE-built Sunreef ULTIMA 88 yacht will join his MIM Ocean fleet, with five cabins, a master suite, jet ski garage and twin 1,000hp engines at sea.

Travis Head taunts Temba Bavuma after Australia end Proteas captain’s unbeaten run

Sports

13 days ago

Travis Head shared an AI-generated video mocking Temba Bavuma after Australia’s 214-run Durban Test win ended the Proteas captain’s unbeaten record online.

Elrigh Louw welcomes World Rugby hip-drop tackle ban after career-threatening knee injury

Rugby

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Elrigh Louw welcomes World Rugby’s hip-drop tackle ban after a career-threatening knee injury, as the new player-safety law takes effect on 1 November 2026.

South Africa drop in WTC rankings after Australia hand them heavy first-Test defeat

Sports

13 days ago

South Africa fall to third in the World Test Championship after losing to Australia, with two Tests left to boost their chances of reaching the 2027 final.

Former Wallabies star considers Fiji switch after Jake White appointment

Rugby

13 days ago

Mark Nawaqanitawase has ruled himself out of Australia’s November Tests, as Jake White’s Fiji appointment adds intrigue to his international options from 2027.

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