Water&SanitationRSA
This is the official Twitter account for the National Department of Water and Sanitation RSA. Take the first step and follow your government.
65,014
Followers
7,991
Following
19,806
Tweets
8.1
Avg Engagement
168
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DWS_RSA'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:2014-07-31
- Verification:No
- Location:Pretoria, South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.8
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive 423 likes and 106 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account uses hashtags and calls to action to encourage interaction and awareness.
5.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
2.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
17,405
Total Likes
9,049
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
7
75th Percentile
857
Top Tweet
0.13
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
47.1%
Original
35.5%
Replies
8.0%
Retweets
9.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
78.1%
With Links
69.9%
With #Tags
57.8%
With @Mentions
9.3%
With Emojis
197
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.75
Reply/Original Ratio
1.19
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
95.4%
Weekday Posts
4.6%
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 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 259 retweets (8% 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 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes South African citizens, particularly those affected by water and sanitation services. The account also targets local municipalities and government stakeholders.
Average
Audience Quality
29.9%
Suspicion Index
39.3%
Low-Quality %
29
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
46.0%
Empty Bio
44.2%
<10 Tweets
12.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
53.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.3%
No URL
32.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
11,488,687
Total Potential Reach
29
Median Follower Reach
162
75th Percentile Reach
6.1%
>1K followers
0.7%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
34.6%
Creators
3,464 accounts
21.1%
Consumers
2,111 accounts
44.2%
Dormant
4,425 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):
25
Verified Followers
0.25% of total
837
Protected Accounts
8.37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @SABCNews | 2,677,398 | News Outlet | News, South Africa, Broadcasting |
| @ThuliMadonsela3 | 1,749,182 | Advocate | Social Justice, Advocate, Governance |
| @Radio702 | 885,571 | Radio Station | News, Talk Radio, Podcasts |
| @Powerfm987 | 474,018 | Radio Station | radio, Johannesburg, music |
| @ukhozi_fm | 462,233 | Radio Broadcaster | Music, Entertainment, News |
| @ZimEye | 433,454 | Journalist | Zimbabwe, Africa, Journalism |
| @NocxyMabika | 263,708 | Actress | Acting, Voiceover, Events |
| @studie_bijbel | 148,773 | Traveler | Travel, Culture, People |
| @TManthola | 146,985 | - | - |
| @VusiPikoli | 128,094 | Lawyer | Progressive, Jazz, Orlando Pirates |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,395
Followers With Bio
4,605
Followers Without Bio
53.95%
% With Bio
46.05%
% 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 analyzed3,152
Combined Engagement
2,476
Total Likes
676
Total Retweets
630
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
#KZNFloods | The Department would like to assure people that Shongweni Dam has not collapsed. Two of the ten gates that have fused are designed to fail during extreme floods. This is a safety measure not dam failure. @Senzo_Mchunu_ https://t.co/IKAyGKwL75
We would like to reiterate that Shongweni Dam has not collapsed. The dam is equipped with 10 Hydroplus fuse gates which are designed to "tip" and fail in sequence to avoid catastrophic failure of the entire dam. #KZNFlooding https://t.co/6aBaBuBxxd
Upgrading of the Jacobsdal Water Treatment Works is complete. It presently benefits more than 2 000 households in the Letsemeng Local Municipality in the Free State province. #WaterProjects #DWS_RSA @LindiweSisuluSA https://t.co/oBegkr9APL
📢📢📢 Let your voice be heard https://t.co/rpEEcHH7xQ
The Qholaqhwe Mphatlalatsane pipeline construction is currently underway to provide water to communities in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality. #WaterProjects #DWS_RSA https://t.co/V7TrmPjCtd
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently addresses flood-related concerns and public safety, showing a focus on crisis communication. It highlights infrastructure projects and their impact on communities, emphasizing service delivery. The use of calls to action and links suggests an effort to drive public participation and information sharing.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 65,014
- + 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 @DWS_RSA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 65,014 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 8.1 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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