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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TS Galaxy deletes controversial meme after Orlando Pirates match-fixing claims

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JP Pietersen makes major Sharks changes for Stormers showdown

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Bulls Captain Hanro Liebenberg warns squad not to cross the line in Jukskei derby

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Johan Ackermann opens up on Bulls’ difficult week ahead of Lions clash

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South Africa spring huge selection surprise ahead of Australia Test in Durban

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Thlopie Motsepe makes honest admission about taking charge of Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

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Stormers boss Dobson praises Paul de Villiers and Riley Norton ahead of sharks Derby

Rugby

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Paul de Villiers’ growing confidence has impressed John Dobson ahead of the Stormers-Sharks derby, while Riley Norton gives the pack another versatile option.

Pieter Coetzé eyes more gold at World Cup second leg in Tashkent after Baku haul

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18 days ago

Pieter Coetzé targets more gold and records as the South African swimming star enters the second leg of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Tashkent.

Vilakazi says Bafana Bafana were afraid under Hugo Broos, praises Mosimane’s bold approach

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18 days ago

Benedict Vilakazi says Bafana Bafana played with fear under Hugo Broos, contrasting his defensive tactics with Pitso Mosimane’s bold changes in the 1-0 Egypt win.

Jacques Vermeulen handed huge ban after red card in Sale Sharks vs Saracens

Rugby

18 days ago

Jacques Vermeulen gets a four-match ban after accepting a dangerous play charge for his Sale Sharks red card against Saracens, ruling him out of four fixtures.

Temba Bavuma breaks silence on Kagiso Rabada’s chances against Australia

Sports

19 days ago

Temba Bavuma offers an encouraging update on Kagiso Rabada’s fitness, but South Africa’s call for the Australia Test at Kingsmead may go down to the wire.

Wilco Louw returns to Stormers with emotional ‘I’m home’ message

Rugby

19 days ago

Wilco Louw returns to the Stormers against the Sharks, as John Dobson explains why the Springbok prop felt at home almost instantly ahead of Saturday’s derby.

Miguel Cardoso explains why he chose to stay at Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

19 days ago

Miguel Cardoso explains why shared values and a shared vision convinced him to stay at Mamelodi Sundowns, as he prepares for the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates.

Tony Brown reveals the 3 pillars driving the Springboks’ attacking evolution

Rugby

19 days ago

Tony Brown reveals the Springboks’ three attacking pillars—momentum, speed and space—and explains how adaptability and winning the gain line can make a team dominant

Chinese fitness influencer Abeeeer apologises after being caught cheating at Berlin Marathon

Sports

19 days ago

Chinese fitness influencer Abeeeer apologises after photographs and suspicious splits exposed her Berlin Marathon cheating; Brooks China cuts ties after scrutiny.

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