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Matthew Petersen

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Matthew Petersen’s Biography

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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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Makhanya Joins Top 10 Most Expensive SA Transfers

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By Matthew Petersen
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Olwethu Makhanya's move to Scottish side Rangers FC places him in esteemed company among the top 10 most expensive South African transfers. Check Out: Official: Bafana Defender Unveiled At Scottish Giants Makhanya was officially unveiled as a Rangers player on Thursday following his switch from Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Philadelphia Union.
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Chicago Fire Missing Mbokazi 'Luxury'

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By Matthew Petersen
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Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter has conceded that his team needs to adapt to missing Mbekezeli Mbokazi following his injury. Check Out: Mbokazi Turns 'TLB' Nickname Into Major Brand Deal Mbokazi's absence since he suffered a serious thigh injury has been severely felt in Chicago as the Eastern Conference outfit have lost both games he has missed, conceding six goals in the process.
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Former Man Utd Stars Urge Rashford To Stay

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By Matthew Petersen
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Two Manchester United legends have insisted that Marcus Rashford should remain at Old Trafford next season. Check Out: Rashford Sends Final Goodbye Message To Barca The England international's last appearance for the club was in December 2024. He spent time on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona; with the latter, Rashford scored 14 goals and had the same number of assists in all competitions during his spell at the Camp Nou.
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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