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

1034 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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

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2026 World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show as FIFA divides fans

Football

6 months ago

Iran has to come: FIFA president confirms 2026 World Cup participation despite war

Football

6 months ago

Pirates legend Eugene Zwane breaks silence on son Samkelo’s Siwelele struggles

Football

6 months ago

Mbekezeli Mbokazi stars as Chicago fire win US Open Cup clash as Dithejane sees red and Smith scores

Football

6 months ago

Triple threat: Soweto's Zwide triplets give Bafana Bafana reason to dream

Football

6 months ago

Hotels report poor World Cup bookings amid Trump controversies

Football

6 months ago

Weak hotel bookings in key cities mark uncertainty for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Trump's travel policies deter tourism. Experts warn of a potential US$30.5

Mama Joy calls for 3-day fast to secure 2026 World Cup trip

Football

6 months ago

Mama Joy initiates a three-day fast amid a sponsorship dispute for the 2026 World Cup, sparking social media debate about her attendance and fan status.

Kobus Olivier: From cricket pitch to life under missile strikes in war-torn Ukraine

Sports

6 months ago

Former SA cricketer Kobus Olivier revealed his life in war-torn Ukraine, coaching children at a cricket academy amid missile strikes, offering hope.

Former Orlando Pirates player slams Mama Joy over World Cup demand

Football

6 months ago

Michael Morton criticises Mama Joy's demand for funded World Cup travel, claiming entitlement while Bafana Bafana fans deserve equal opportunities.

Robert Marawa celebrates SA officials selected for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Football

6 months ago

Robert Marawa celebrates the selection of Abongile Tom and Zakhele Siwela for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, igniting fan reactions and debates on their appointments.

Eritrea’s AFCON hopes in doubt after 7 players disappear in South Africa

Football

6 months ago

Seven Eritrean players vanished in South Africa after their historic AFCON qualification win over Eswatini, casting doubt on Eritrea's future in the

Bafana Bafana fans reel as 2026 World Cup ticket prices for Mexico match surface

Football

6 months ago

Bafana Bafana fans are stunned as 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for the Mexico clash soar, sparking humour and debate over costs and ticket availability.

From pain to glory: Siya Kolisi's inspiring journey to World Cup triumph

Rugby

6 months ago

Siya Kolisi, a two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain, transforms his struggles from poverty in Zwide into advocacy against gender violence and for mental health.

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