HomeAffairsSA 🇿🇦
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199,863
Followers
1,883
Following
37,051
Tweets
95.6
Avg Engagement
220
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @HomeAffairsSA'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:2011-06-30
- Verification:No
- Location:South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:72.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:23.6
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsThe account maintains a steady level of engagement with its followers, indicating a consistent interest in its content. The average likes and retweets suggest a moderate level of interaction with the tweets posted.
72.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
23.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
36,003
Total Likes
11,776
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
10
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
38
75th Percentile
3,998
Top Tweet
0.48
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
64.4%
Original
32.2%
Replies
2.4%
Retweets
1.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
51.0%
With Links
58.8%
With #Tags
45.0%
With @Mentions
0.4%
With Emojis
171
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.5
Reply/Original Ratio
0.42
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
90.2%
Weekday Posts
9.8%
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 12 retweets (2% 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes South Africans interested in immigration policies and those needing to contact Home Affairs services. It also reaches international audiences, particularly from Bangladesh and Pakistan, due to the nature of the content.
Average
Audience Quality
31.6%
Suspicion Index
43.6%
Low-Quality %
14
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
51.0%
Empty Bio
49.3%
<10 Tweets
8.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
57.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
94.8%
No URL
36.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
20,845,518
Total Potential Reach
14
Median Follower Reach
93
75th Percentile Reach
5.0%
>1K followers
0.4%
>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).
29.5%
Creators
14,754 accounts
21.2%
Consumers
10,579 accounts
49.3%
Dormant
24,667 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):
187
Verified Followers
0.19% of total
7,626
Protected Accounts
7.63% of total
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @PearlThusi | 3,476,669 | Actress | Actress, Netflix, Africa |
| @SABCNews | 2,631,174 | News Outlet | News, South Africa, Broadcasting |
| @Karabo_Mokgoko | 2,346,857 | Digital Entrepreneur | Digital Entrepreneur, Trendsetter, Globetrotter |
| @jeromejarre | 1,240,713 | Influencer | Be useful |
| @Leratokganyago | 1,232,071 | TV Presenter | TV, Radio, DJ |
| @Radio702 | 883,154 | Radio Station | News, Talk Radio, Podcasts |
| @Newzroom405 | 542,292 | News Channel | News, Africa, Broadcasting |
| @MasechabaAfrica | 530,215 | - | - |
| @ukhozi_fm | 462,244 | Radio Broadcaster | Music, Entertainment, News |
| @947 | 447,621 | Radio Station | Music, news, entertainment |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,265
Followers With Bio
42,735
Followers Without Bio
57.27%
% With Bio
42.73%
% 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 analyzed14,440
Combined Engagement
11,037
Total Likes
3,403
Total Retweets
2,888
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Min Motsoaledi: I wish to announce that we have decided to withdrawn the transit visa exemption and reinstate transit visa requirements for Bangladeshi and Pakistani ordinary passport holders from 1 August 2022.
Min Motsoaledi: We urge South Africans to stop selling their identities.
Min Motsoaledi: This morning we have suspended four officials working at the Maponya Mall Home Affairs offices in Soweto who are linked to the Pakistani Kingpin on passport fraud who was arrested in March in our Krugersdorp offices #HomeAffairsBudgetVote2022
Minister Motsoaledi inspecting the #SABorderGuards in Beitbridge https://t.co/Dn2jUmZUrl
Minister Motsoaledi: We have been awarded R266 million which will help push our staffing level to at least 42% by hiring an additional 764 employees. 517 of this employees will be front office staff and 288 will be new immigration officers #HomeAffairsBudgetVote2022
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares updates on visa policies and immigration regulations, which are likely to be of interest to travelers and citizens. It highlights specific incidents and actions taken by officials, which may be used for public awareness and accountability. The account emphasizes the importance of identity security, suggesting a focus on preventing identity fraud and misuse.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 199,863
- + 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 @HomeAffairsSA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 199,863 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 95.6 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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