Cape Times
The Cape Times is a must-read, a mix of hard news, politics, arts and analysis, crafted for residents of Cape Town and beyond.
44,632
Followers
801
Following
30,554
Tweets
0.8
Avg Engagement
368
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CapeTimesSA's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2010-11-08
- Verification:No
- Location:Cape Town, South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:0.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.2
- Followers Analyzed:42,591
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsThe account has moderate engagement with an average of 7 likes and 3 retweets per tweet. The verified status at 0.8% suggests a small but credible following, possibly including journalists and political observers.
0.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
0.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
263
Total Likes
124
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
1
75th Percentile
19
Top Tweet
0.02
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
99.4%
Original
0.0%
Replies
0.6%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
99.4%
With Links
8.4%
With #Tags
0.8%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
101
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
91.6%
Weekday Posts
8.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 3 retweets (1% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 500 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 42,591 followersThe primary audience is likely residents of Cape Town and surrounding areas, with an interest in local and national news. The content also appeals to those following political and social developments in South Africa.
Average
Audience Quality
22.6%
Suspicion Index
27.5%
Low-Quality %
71
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
38.1%
Empty Bio
25.6%
<10 Tweets
16.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
39.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
78.7%
No URL
16.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
104,763,845
Total Potential Reach
71
Median Follower Reach
324
75th Percentile Reach
10.8%
>1K followers
1.6%
>10K followers
0.5%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
52.6%
Creators
22,423 accounts
21.8%
Consumers
9,271 accounts
25.6%
Dormant
10,897 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
343
Verified Followers
0.81% of total
4,067
Protected Accounts
9.55% of total
8 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @lonelyplanet | 6,181,570 | Travel Blogger | travel, photography, videos |
| @News24 | 5,377,267 | News outlet | politics, current affairs, breaking news |
| @eNCA | 3,979,198 | News Channel | news, South Africa, Africa |
| @MbalulaFikile | 2,948,617 | Politician | Transport, Sports, Politics |
| @KaizerChiefs | 2,774,211 | Football Club | Football, Soccer, Marketing |
| @THEBEAT999FM | 2,397,342 | Radio Host | Entertainment, News, Sports |
| @DJFreshSA | 2,390,674 | DJ | Music, Radio, House |
| @EFFSouthAfrica | 2,047,566 | Political Party | Radical economic policies, Fearless Fighters, SA Government |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,037,974 | - | - |
| @ThuliMadonsela3 | 1,737,689 | Advocate | Social Justice, Advocate, Governance |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
26,338
Followers With Bio
16,253
Followers Without Bio
61.84%
% With Bio
38.16%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 500 analyzed62
Combined Engagement
41
Total Likes
21
Total Retweets
12
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
EFF MP slams racist tweet of Greenpoint carwash owners https://t.co/4ul3pt0BbQ
Impeachment inquiry adjourned pending resolution of funding Mkhwebane’s legal costs https://t.co/3PWiJ3F9AI
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has fired Mayco member for human settlements Malusi Booi. https://t.co/RtjRHEXryt
Breaking: Suspects in AKA's shooting arrested in Cape Town https://t.co/byfzfQJ9Rx
Cape Town pupils win Gold for innovative plastic pollution mitigation study https://t.co/ZX2tgc6QFp
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently covers political and legal developments, indicating a focus on current affairs and public interest stories. It shares links to news articles, suggesting a preference for detailed reporting over short-form content. The top tweets often involve high-profile cases or controversies, which likely drive engagement and visibility.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 44,632
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @CapeTimesSA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 44,632 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 0.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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