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

1012 articles published since 07 Apr 2026

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JP Pietersen identifies a major positive from sharks’ Stormers defeat

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Stormers lose veteran prop to Bulls as Loftus injury crisis deepens

Rugby

15 days ago

Stormers Lose Junior World Champion Dominic Malgas to Fellow SA Team

Rugby

15 days ago

Former Springbok Bjorn Basson speaks out on Dale College coaching saga

Rugby

15 days ago

Blue Bells cricket club rejects murder-accused Tristan Perez’s membership bid after public outcry

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16 days ago

Pieter Coetze breaks world record as South Africa celebrates historic swimming night

Sports

16 days ago

Springbok women host Ireland in 2 WXV tests at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town

Rugby

17 days ago

The Springbok Women host fifth-ranked Ireland in two historic WXV Tests in Cape Town this October, with tickets at Athlone Stadium starting from just R50 each.

Sharks set for double playmaker boost ahead of European Challenge Cup opener vs Lyon

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17 days ago

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says Jordan Hendrikse and Jaco Williams are nearing returns for the Challenge Cup opener against Lyon, as key injuries persist.

MTN8 final ticket controversy: open tickets responds to KZN fans

Football

17 days ago

Open Tickets rejects claims KwaZulu-Natal fans were denied a fair chance at MTN8 final tickets, citing buyer data as online sales crashed amid surging demand.

Lyle Foster explains why he chose Houston Dynamo after leaving European football

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17 days ago

Lyle Foster explains why Houston Dynamo is his fresh start after years in Europe, how the late-window move emerged and his ambitions in Major League Soccer.

Benni McCarthy’s honest AFCON assessment sparks calls for his sacking as Kenya coach

Football

17 days ago

Benni McCarthy’s doubts about Kenya’s AFCON 2027 ambitions have divided supporters, as the co-hosts face questions over squad strength, resources and form.

Ronell Donnelly hat-trick fires Banyana Banyana to 4–0 win over Madagascar in Olympic qualifier

Football

17 days ago

Banyana Banyana began the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Madagascar, as Ronell Donnelly scored a hat-trick; return leg awaits.

Eben Etzebeth gets the call as sharks prepare for Stormers showdown

Rugby

17 days ago

Eben Etzebeth starts for the Sharks against the Stormers in the URC, as Ox Nche and Ethan Hooker are promoted for the league leaders’ first away test in 2026.

Former England player says Springboks’ B team could be world No. 2 after All Blacks series win

Rugby

17 days ago

Ugo Monye says the Springboks’ squad depth makes them favourites for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, arguing their second team could rank among the world’s best.

Gayton McKenzie reacts to Rwanda’s 2030 F1 bid, says SA could host race before then

Sports

17 days ago

Gayton McKenzie congratulates Rwanda on its reported 2030 F1 Grand Prix bid, but says South Africa’s Kyalami hopes and Formula 1 ambitions remain firmly alive.

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