Carte Blanche

Carte Blanche

@carteblanchetv

#CarteBlanche Sun 7pm @MNet. Truth Brings Change. Tell us your story - https://www.dstv.com/m-net/en-za/show/carte-blanche/season/36/tip%20us%20off Carte Blanche: The Podcast - https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

Johannesburg, South Africa https://www.dstv.com/m-net/show/carte-blanche Joined 2010-03-11 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

350,553

Followers

609

Following

41,820

Tweets

43.4

Avg Engagement

660

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @carteblanchetv'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:2010-03-11
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Johannesburg, South Africa

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,207
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:35.3
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,207 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 600 likes and 258 retweets per tweet. Its content often sparks discussion and shares across platforms.

8.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

35.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

26,113

Total Likes

113,084

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

11

75th Percentile

40,058

Top Tweet

0.12

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

22.2%

Original

12.1%

Replies

61.3%

Retweets

4.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

30.8%

With Links

57.4%

With #Tags

87.5%

With @Mentions

17.2%

With Emojis

146

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.54

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

27.2%

Weekday Posts

72.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#carteblanche (1646) #loadshedding (70) #sona2023 (60) #mnet101 (56) #eskom (24) #cabinetreshuffle (20) #phalaphala (16) #thabobester (15) #crime (14) #ironmac (13)

Most Mentioned

@carteblanchetv (848) @mnet (338) @clairemawisa (321) @masakekana (308) @macmoleli (237) @derekwatts (232) @gino768 (90) @dstv (81) @bonglez (76) @janeanemat (69)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,207 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 712 (22%)
Replies 387 (12%)
Retweets 1,965 (61%)
Quote Tweets 143 (4%)

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 1,965 retweets (61% 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 3,207 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

The audience is primarily interested in current affairs, investigative journalism, and real-life stories. They are likely politically aware and socially conscious individuals.

Average

Audience Quality

29.1%

Suspicion Index

39.5%

Low-Quality %

15

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.3%

Empty Bio

44.0%

<10 Tweets

8.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

54.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

93.0%

No URL

32.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

47,350,112

Total Potential Reach

15

Median Follower Reach

109

75th Percentile Reach

5.7%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.1%

>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).

35.4%

Creators

17,708 accounts

20.6%

Consumers

10,307 accounts

44.0%

Dormant

21,985 accounts

121

Verified Followers

0.24% of total

5.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

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):

South Africa (2,619) Johannesburg, South Africa (2,337) Pretoria, South Africa (1,016) Cape Town, South Africa (978) Johannesburg (542) Durban, South Africa (476) Cape Town (302) Pretoria (261) Port Elizabeth, South Africa (170) Centurion, South Africa (165)

197

Verified Followers

0.2% of total

8,384

Protected Accounts

8.38% of total

6 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 14,103,338 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@News24 5,390,182 News outlet politics, current affairs, breaking news
@ewnupdates 1,581,167 News Outlet News, Truth, Updates
@SinghLions 1,334,706 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@albiemorkel 1,133,557 Cricketer Cricket, South Africa, Sports
@danielmarven 899,385 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur, Activist, Artist
@GovernmentZA 735,107 Government -
@cryptomanran 702,290 Crypto Influencer Cryptocurrency, Investing, Blockchain
@MarkMasai 633,633 Journalist Journalism, News, Media
@kuliroberts 578,176 Actress STOP ALBINISM KILLINGS, Angeliena, Netflix

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

life (3,499) love (3,489) god (2,294) music (1,684) south (1,451) lover (1,323) african (1,214) news (1,062) africa (1,029) live (1,006)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#mufc (35) #ynwa (35) #putsouthafricansfirst (26) #bitcoin (23) #lfc (22) #entrepreneur (22) #voetsekanc (17) #love (17) #southafrica (17) #1 (17)

51,164

Followers With Bio

48,836

Followers Without Bio

51.16%

% With Bio

48.84%

% 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 3,207 analyzed

59,803

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

59,803

Total Retweets

11,961

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Investigative Journalism Social Issues Political Commentary Storytelling Current Affairs Public Discourse

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently addresses pressing social and political issues, often sparking public debate. It leverages its platform to highlight underrepresented voices and stories. Its content is often shared widely, indicating a strong influence on public discourse.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 350,553
  • + 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 @carteblanchetv reveals an growing Twitter presence with 350,553 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 43.4 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