Netball South Africa
The official X (Twitter) account for Netball SA #SPARProteas #WeAreAllIn #SAMensNetball #TelkomNL #TwizzaNetballChamps #SPARNationalChamps #SAFast5
64,687
Followers
1,122
Following
44,485
Tweets
23.9
Avg Engagement
93
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Netball_SA'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:2012-04-15
- Verification:No
- Location:Pretoria, South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:15.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:8.2
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsThe account maintains a consistent engagement rate with average likes and retweets per tweet. It uses hashtags effectively to boost visibility and interaction.
15.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
8.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
50,969
Total Likes
26,661
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
7
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
24
75th Percentile
8,724
Top Tweet
0.37
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
65.1%
Original
1.3%
Replies
30.4%
Retweets
3.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.6%
With Media
95.0%
With Links
93.7%
With #Tags
80.9%
With @Mentions
83.0%
With Emojis
222
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.11
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
72.9%
Weekday Posts
27.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 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 988 retweets (30% 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 3,249 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 netball fans, athletes, and supporters in South Africa. It also reaches international followers interested in South African netball events.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
61
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.5%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,708,246
Total Potential Reach
61
Median Follower Reach
358
75th Percentile Reach
12.1%
>1K followers
1.7%
>10K followers
0.4%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 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):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
644
Protected Accounts
6.44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @SowetanLIVE | 1,168,412 | - | - |
| @djsbu | 1,048,221 | Entrepreneur | Investor, Hustler, Finance |
| @Radio702 | 886,095 | Radio Station | News, Talk Radio, Podcasts |
| @GovernmentZA | 749,817 | Government | - |
| @MiaYdra | 532,787 | Influencer | HOMEL3ND, DRY, DRIVE |
| @MasechabaAfrica | 531,090 | - | - |
| @947 | 450,758 | Radio Station | Music, news, entertainment |
| @jacarandafm | 432,866 | Radio Broadcaster | Music, Radio, South Africa |
| @mbali_ndlela | 382,594 | Fashion Designer | Fashion, Content Creation, Faith |
| @peterndoro | 368,405 | Journalist | Journalism, Broadcasting, Africa |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,809
Followers With Bio
3,191
Followers Without Bio
68.09%
% With Bio
31.91%
% 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 3,249 analyzed11,213
Combined Engagement
2,138
Total Likes
9,075
Total Retweets
2,243
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
100%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Banyana_Banyana: Full-time: 🇲🇦1️⃣➖2️⃣🇿🇦 HISTORY as Banyana Banyana clinch their first ever WAFCON trophy!!! It’s coming home Mzansi!!!!😭😭😭🙏🏾🇿🇦💚💛 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #LiveTheImpossible https://t.co/UV37lUwqMA
Congratulations to our own Nicholé Taljaard 🇿🇦 named as the 2022 FAST5⃣ Netball World Series' Player of the Series and to Uganda's Mary Cholhok 🇺🇬 voted as the Fan Choice Player of the Series 👏 #SAFast5 | #Fast5NetballWorldSeries | #NetballFamily https://t.co/qJ0w6ASlMl
👋 Meet your SPAR Proteas squad for the 2023 Vitality @NetballWorldCup 🇿🇦🏆 #SPARProteas | #NWC2023 @TelkomZA @My_SPAR @Vitality_SA @WorldNetball_ https://t.co/N8mlCk6urK
You've got this Leni! 💪 Wishing Lenize Potgieter a speedy recovery after her Arthroplasty operation today 😍 #SPARProteas | #WeAreAllIn | #NetballFamily https://t.co/8WMP2wTH02
When captain meets captain 🇿🇦 Thank you @SiyaKolisi for supporting women's sport 🙌 #SPARProteas | #WeAreAllIn https://t.co/yjQEbrCzt5
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights player achievements and milestones, which helps in building a loyal fan base. It leverages major events and competitions to increase engagement and visibility. The use of relevant hashtags and partnerships with sponsors enhances its reach and credibility.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 64,687
- + 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 @Netball_SA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 64,687 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 23.9 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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