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Matthew Petersen

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I am a passionate writer who is always looking for the next challenge. Having worked as a digital news creator for a number of years, I have honed my writing skills in many ways and have also developed strong SEO and social media management skills that enable me to work across a number of fields including journalism, social storytelling, content creation and copywriting.

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16 Days of Activism - Ramaphosa wishes urgent action to combat GBV

16 Days of Activism - Ramaphosa wishes urgent action to combat GBV

President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africans need to do more to combat the pandemic of Gender-Based Violence…

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Africa's best showing at a World Cup

Africa's best showing at a World Cup

The 2022 World Cup has been a topic of controversy away from the pitch since the football's governing body, F…

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Leaving EFF is an assassination attempt - Malema

Leaving EFF is an assassination attempt - Malema

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has described the actions of those who have…

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Ramaphosa proud of McKenzie since Ministerial appointment

Ramaphosa proud of McKenzie since Ministerial appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted he was proud of the work done by Gayton McKenzie, the Patriotic Alliance (…

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Ramaphosa proud of McKenzie since Ministerial appointment

Ramaphosa proud of McKenzie since Ministerial appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted he was proud of the work done by Gayton McKenzie, the Patriotic Alliance (…

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Akani Simbine powers South African to silver medal in 4x100m relay final

Akani Simbine powers South African to silver medal in 4x100m relay final

Akani Simbine ran a blistering final leg of the men's 4x100m relay to power South Africa to a 2nd place finis…

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Groups Revealed As CT Giants Chase Engen Knockout Glory At Erica Park

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By Matthew Petersen
| Soccer Laduma
The draw for the Cape Town leg of the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge is complete and now the focus shifts to the pitch for what promises to be an exciting exhibition of youth football. 32 teams - 16 U18 boys teams and 16 U20 ladies teams - will descend upon Erica Park in Belhar, Cape Town, for the 24th edition of the Engen Knockout Challenge.
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Egypt Legend: ‘I Knew South Africa Would Lose’

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By Matthew Petersen
| Soccer Laduma
Former Egypt international Mohamed Aboutrika blamed Hugo Broos for South Africa's disappointing defeat to co-hosts Mexico. Check Out: Mexican Pundit Slams Bafana: 'South Africa Didn't Offer Anything' Mexico put South Africa to the sword when Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez found the back of the net to give the North Americans a comfortable 2-0 win.
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Barker Rewarded With Third Monthly Award

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By Matthew Petersen
| Soccer Laduma
Steve Barker received yet another manager of the month award in Tanzania as he continues an impressive unbeaten run in the league. Check Out: Bafana Make Shock World Cup History In Chaotic Mexico Defeat Barker received his third manager of the month award after claiming the February and March honours following an incredible unbeaten run.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Multimedia Reporter at The Cape Argus

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No I have not, but used to play around on my mom's old one

How is social media changing news?

Everyone has something to say on social media so it's difficult to determine what is real or not. People are too afraid to be wrong

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