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

1033 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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Global outrage as World Cup final tickets hit R44 million each

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Italy rejects ‘shameful’ Trump envoy backdoor World Cup plan to replace Iran

Football

6 months ago

Arsenal vs Manchester City: What happens if they finish level? Tiebreakers explained

Football

6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 visa rules African fans must know before travelling to US, Canada and Mexico

Football

6 months ago

Runners sacrifice their race to carry cramping competitor across finish line at Boston Marathon

Sports

6 months ago

Fifa World Cup 2026 last-minute ticket drop: South Africans get final shot at 104 matches

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns on brink of R100 million windfall in CAF Champions League final

Football

6 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns eye over R100 million as they face AS FAR in the CAF Champions League final, chasing their second title and FIFA Club World Cup qualification.

Springboks to face Barbarians in massive blockbuster Gqeberha 2026 season opener

Rugby

6 months ago

Springboks gear up for a thrilling 2026 opener in Gqeberha against the Barbarians, with a curtain-raiser featuring SA ‘A’ vs Zimbabwe adding to the excitement.

Determined runner completes Chatsworth ultra marathon after finish line removed

Sports

6 months ago

Determined runner Nasser Narain completes the Chatsworth Ultra Marathon despite the race ending, inspiring mixed reactions online and evoking the true spirit

Dolphins steal the show at Ironman South Africa 2026 in viral Gqeberha moment

Sports

6 months ago

A pod of dolphins swims alongside Ironman athletes during the Gqeberha race, creating a magical moment that has captivated social media and left viewers in awe.

Runner celebrates too early and loses marathon in brutal last-second twist

Sports

6 months ago

A marathon runner's premature celebration goes viral after a shocking last-minute overtake alters the race's outcome, sparking fierce debates online and .

Bryan Habana celebrates as Blitzboks make history with first Hong Kong Sevens win

Rugby

6 months ago

Blitzboks celebrate their historic Hong Kong Sevens victory, marking a 50-year wait with dominant performances, as Bryan Habana praises their impressive

Tokyo drift: Faf de Klerk posts snaps of Japan trip with Kriel and Kolbe

Rugby

6 months ago

Springbok stars Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel, and Cheslin Kolbe soak up the F1 buzz at Suzuka, blending rugby and motorsport in this unforgettable Japan trip.

FIFA insists "even fans" will attend 2026 World Cup as US visa barriers hit African supporters

Football

6 months ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino assures fans will attend the 2026 World Cup, despite strict US visa rules and costly bonds affecting African supporters.

Fans hail Zekhethelo Siyaya after Sharks give 18-year-old debut against Ospreys

Rugby

6 months ago

Fans rally behind 18-year-old Zekhethelo Siyaya after his debut for the Sharks in a crucial URC clash against the Ospreys, with excitement and comparisons

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