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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Gayton McKenzie faces backlash after Rwanda secures 10-year F1 Africa Grand Prix deal

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Bulls lose Springbok Canan Moodie for Champions Cup opener against Stade Français

Rugby

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TS Galaxy star Lentswe Motaung hospitalised after hijacking ahead of Pirates clash

Football

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MTN8 final drama: Former PSL Referee questions Sundowns’ winning penalty

Football

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Jake White appointed Fiji head coach ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rugby

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann admits team still has work to do despite emphatic 57–15 win over Lions

Rugby

14 days ago

Lions coach turns to Rassie Erasmus’ advice after Bulls hand them a 57–15 defeat

Rugby

14 days ago

Ivan van Rooyen takes a 30-man Lions squad on a demanding European tour, using Rassie Erasmus’ workload advice to address concerns after the Bulls defeat.

Ghampani Lungu breaks silence after penalty miss in MTN8 final defeat to Sundowns

Football

14 days ago

Ghampani Lungu thanks Orlando Pirates fans after his missed penalty in the MTN8 final, as the Buccaneers turn focus to their league response against TS Galaxy.

MTN8 final controversy: Junior Khanye questions Abongile Tom’s 2 penalty decisions

Football

14 days ago

Junior Khanye questions Abongile Tom’s two penalty calls in the MTN8 final, as Sundowns beat Pirates 2-0 amid debate over the controversial decisions in Durban.

Gayton McKenzie sets date for crucial VAR announcement after SAFA delay

Football

14 days ago

Gayton McKenzie says he will address South African football’s delayed VAR rollout on Wednesday, as fans await clarity after SAFA’s 21-day grace period expired.

Mamelodi Sundowns bank R142 million in 2026 as trophy haul grows

Football

14 days ago

Mamelodi Sundowns have earned R142 million in prize money in 2026 after winning the CAF Champions League, FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup and MTN8.

Wallabies star Andrew Kellaway retires at 30, just months before a major rugby milestone

Rugby

14 days ago

Andrew Kellaway has retired from professional rugby at 30 after 12 years, closing a Wallabies career marked by 49 Tests, Rugby World Cup action and junior records.

Kenya FA President Hussein Mohammed breaks silence on Benni McCarthy work permit delay

Football

14 days ago

Kenya FA president Hussein Mohammed says Benni McCarthy’s work permit applications are back on track, explains delays and backs him amid AFCON criticism.

Former Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan retires after 16-year rugby career

Rugby

14 days ago

Former Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan retires after 16 years, reflecting on defining moments, the people behind his career and what lies ahead for him in rugby.

JP Pietersen identifies a major positive from sharks’ Stormers defeat

Rugby

14 days ago

JP Pietersen says the Sharks’ resilience in their 39-22 Stormers defeat offers positives, despite injuries and two sin-bins, as they prepare for Lyon in Europe.

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