David D Mabuza

David D Mabuza

@DDMabuza

Former Premier of Mpumalanga Province. Former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa.

South Africa https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/ Joined 2012-04-03 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

243,162

Followers

158

Following

1,784

Tweets

897.9

Avg Engagement

185

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @DDMabuza'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2012-04-03
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:South Africa

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:25
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:385.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:512.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 25 tweets

His tweets receive a high number of likes, indicating broad public interest. Retweets are also relatively high, suggesting his messages are shared across his audience.

385.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

512.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

9,635

Total Likes

12,813

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

95

Median Retweets

1,204

75th Percentile

5,491

Top Tweet

3.69

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

28.0%

Original

0.0%

Replies

64.0%

Retweets

8.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

72.0%

With Links

72.0%

With #Tags

80.0%

With @Mentions

4.0%

With Emojis

241

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.12

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

72.0%

Weekday Posts

28.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#covid19 (10) #stayathomesa (4) #covid19southafrica (3) #eskom (2) #covid_19 (2) #togetherathome (2) #coronavirus (2) #covid19sa (1) #nccc (1) #coronavirusinsa (1)

Most Mentioned

@ddmabuza (4) @cyrilramaphosa (3) @sa_aidscouncil (2) @drzwelimkhize (2) @myanc (2) @who (2) @sagovnews (1) @eskom_sa (1) @presidencyza (1) @governmentza (1)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 25 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 7 (28%)
Replies 0 (0%)
Retweets 16 (64%)
Quote Tweets 2 (8%)

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 16 retweets (64% 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 25 tweets

Engagement 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 followers

His audience includes South Africans interested in politics, public health, and national development. They are likely to be followers of political figures and news consumers.

Average

Audience Quality

31.8%

Suspicion Index

43.1%

Low-Quality %

17

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

49.5%

Empty Bio

52.0%

<10 Tweets

7.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

57.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

95.7%

No URL

36.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

30,085,024

Total Potential Reach

17

Median Follower Reach

82

75th Percentile Reach

3.4%

>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).

23.1%

Creators

11,544 accounts

25.0%

Consumers

12,479 accounts

52.0%

Dormant

25,977 accounts

42

Verified Followers

0.08% of total

3.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

Johannesburg, South Africa (1,357) South Africa (1,357) Pretoria, South Africa (1,092) Durban, South Africa (565) Cape Town, South Africa (489) Johannesburg (244) Pretoria (224) Polokwane, South Africa (203) Midrand, South Africa (163) Soweto, South Africa (144)

88

Verified Followers

0.09% of total

5,606

Protected Accounts

5.55% of total

4 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
@JohnCena 14,100,485 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@PearlThusi 3,479,008 Actress Actress, Netflix, Africa
@SABCNews 2,639,204 News Outlet News, South Africa, Broadcasting
@LarryMadowo 2,459,296 Journalist Journalism, Travel, Humor
@Radio702 883,797 Radio Station News, Talk Radio, Podcasts
@RealMrumaDrive 866,994 Graphic Designer Photoshop, Cleanliness, Risk
@ewnreporter 795,648 Journalist News, Updates, Factual
@CityTshwane 646,602 Government Government, Capital, Excellence
@mamangilu 577,472 Politician Charity, Motherhood, Governance
@ReasonHD 538,157 Rapper Music, Knowledge, Fire

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

god (3,317) love (3,183) life (2,824) person (1,685) humble (1,328) loving (1,097) african (1,039) fun (1,002) music (963) business (867)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#putsouthafricansfirst (21) #putsouthafricafirst (16) #1 (14) #blacklivesmatter (13) #kaizerchiefs (11) #nomore (10) #operationdudula (9) #bitcoin (9) #ynwa (9) #oncealways (9)

57,183

Followers With Bio

43,814

Followers Without Bio

56.62%

% With Bio

43.38%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 25 analyzed

16,019

Combined Engagement

6,214

Total Likes

9,805

Total Retweets

3,204

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics Public Health Governance Corruption National Development
David D Mabuza
@DDMabuza

RT @narendramodi: Had a good discussion with President @CyrilRamaphosa about the COVID-19 challenge, and assured India’s support to South Africa for maintaining essential medical supplies.

2020-04-17
Retweets: 5,491 Likes: 0 Engagement: 5,491
David D Mabuza
@DDMabuza

Great initiative to mobilise global action in support of @WHO and its partners in responding to the #COVID19 pandemic. We congratulate @RealBlackCoffee, @NomzamoMbatha, @casspernyovest and @ShoMadjozi for taking part. #TogetherAtHome

2020-04-18
Retweets: 429 Likes: 2,766 Engagement: 3,195
David D Mabuza
@DDMabuza

RT @CyrilRamaphosa: Just concluded a meeting of the #NationalCommandCouncil where we were focused on a risk adjusted strategy to resume economic activity. I am now meeting with leaders of political parties represented in Parliament for further consultations ahead of tonight’s add

2020-04-23
Retweets: 3,138 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,138
David D Mabuza
@DDMabuza

We remain resolute in winning this battle, hard and at times frustrating as it may seem. Let’s continue to stay home and curb further community transmissions. We are in this together. #day24oflockdown #StayAtHomeSA #TogetherWeCanBeatThis #COVID19SouthAfrica https://t.co/fzfDppWJ

2020-04-19
Retweets: 542 Likes: 2,295 Engagement: 2,837
David D Mabuza
@DDMabuza

The risk-adjusted approach is about tough trade-offs on health and the economy. It is about balancing the interest and well-being of our nation. The call to #StayAtHomeSA is primarily about the health of our people and curbing of community transmissions. #COVID19SouthAfrica

2020-04-23
Retweets: 205 Likes: 1,153 Engagement: 1,358

Key Insights & Takeaways

He frequently addresses national issues such as Eskom, corruption, and the Coronavirus pandemic, showing a focus on public policy and governance. His tweets often include hashtags and links, indicating an effort to engage and inform his audience. He uses his platform to comment on government actions and public health developments, positioning himself as a political commentator.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 243,162
  • + 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 @DDMabuza reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 243,162 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 897.9 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025