City of Joburg
Official Twitter account for the city of Johannesburg municipality.
1,185,588
Followers
60,329
Following
335,417
Tweets
8.5
Avg Engagement
876
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CityofJoburgZA'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2012-03-07
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:4.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account averages 200 likes and 58 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate engagement. It relies heavily on user-generated content through tagging and social media interactions.
4.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
4.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
13,294
Total Likes
14,412
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
7
75th Percentile
560
Top Tweet
0.01
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
26.5%
Original
47.8%
Replies
24.0%
Retweets
1.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
54.0%
With Links
70.5%
With #Tags
65.2%
With @Mentions
16.4%
With Emojis
160
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.8
Reply/Original Ratio
0.07
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
89.3%
Weekday Posts
10.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 781 retweets (24% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes residents of Johannesburg and local businesses interested in municipal services. It also targets individuals looking to report issues or engage with local government.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.8%
Suspicion Index
58.8%
Low-Quality %
5
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
66.5%
Empty Bio
65.2%
<10 Tweets
4.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
64.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
95.5%
No URL
51.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
18,026,102
Total Potential Reach
5
Median Follower Reach
32
75th Percentile Reach
2.3%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
16.2%
Creators
8,119 accounts
18.5%
Consumers
9,268 accounts
65.2%
Dormant
32,613 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):
111
Verified Followers
0.11% of total
7,585
Protected Accounts
7.58% of total
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @RailaOdinga | 4,267,149 | Politician | Politics, Infrastructure, Africa |
| @RobertAlai | 1,852,720 | Politician | Tech, Politics, Auditing |
| @City_Press | 1,510,072 | News outlet | News, South Africa, Sunday |
| @L_Tido | 896,110 | Hip-hop Artist | Hiphop, bookings, Instagram |
| @THE_THEO_FORD | 469,317 | - | - |
| @ShaffieWeru | 460,177 | Radio Host | Personality, Dad, TV/Radio-Host |
| @clementmaosa | 436,074 | Actor | Actor, bookings, info |
| @realyolah | 425,427 | - | - |
| @Bas | 318,597 | Game Developer | worldbuilding, creativity, imagination |
| @KeletsoMss | 262,911 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
43,353
Followers With Bio
56,647
Followers Without Bio
43.35%
% With Bio
56.65%
% 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 3,250 analyzed2,445
Combined Engagement
405
Total Likes
2,040
Total Retweets
489
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Eskom_SA: #POWERALERT2 Due to the breakdowns of eight generation units on Sunday afternoon, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented c…
Where’s the nearest pothole? Let us know! We want to keep our roads safe and free of dangerous potholes. Just tag @MyJRA in a post on social media with the location, and we'll take it from there! #SaferJoburg ^NS https://t.co/75bd8vU7v0
RT @Eskom_SA: #PowerAlert1 Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 this afternoon until 21:00 tonight. Thereafter Stage 6 load…
RT @JoburgMPD: Great work done by #JMPD #RegionA operations officers at William Nicol drive & N1 where a truck lost its load. Officers went…
RT @JoburgMPD: Lawlessness can never be tolerated. No matter how small you think it is, you'll face the consequences of your actions. 👇Ca…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account prioritizes road safety and infrastructure maintenance through community reporting. It uses hashtags and calls-to-action to encourage public participation. It maintains a consistent focus on public services and safety initiatives.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 1,185,588
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @CityofJoburgZA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 1,185,588 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 8.5 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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