Netball South Africa

Netball South Africa

@Netball_SA

The official X (Twitter) account for Netball SA #SPARProteas #WeAreAllIn #SAMensNetball #TelkomNL #TwizzaNetballChamps #SPARNationalChamps #SAFast5

Pretoria, South Africa https://netball-sa.org.za/ Joined 2012-04-15 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

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 tweets

The 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

#telkomnl (1108) #tnlisback (1076) #nwc2023 (589) #sparproteas (434) #weareallin (423) #netballfamily (353) #roadtocapetown (234) #putyourhandsup (201) #teamsa (183) #netballfriday (136)

Most Mentioned

@telkomza (1196) @netball_sa (344) @supersporttv (247) @netballworldcup (192) @teamsa2024 (182) @pumasouthafrica (125) @twizza_za (108) @sportartscultur (105) @my_spar (104) @worldnetball_ (81)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,114 (65%)
Replies 41 (1%)
Retweets 988 (30%)
Quote Tweets 106 (3%)

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 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 10,000 followers

The 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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Follower 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

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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 (535) Johannesburg, South Africa (401) Pretoria, South Africa (252) Cape Town, South Africa (187) Durban, South Africa (115) Johannesburg (73) Pretoria (61) Polokwane, South Africa (58) Bloemfontein, South Africa (51) East London, South Africa (42)

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

love (467) netball (444) sports (437) god (405) life (374) sport (208) lover (178) coach (142) music (139) football (134)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ynwa (8) #netball (7) #entrepreneur (4) #mufc (3) #creative (3) #proudlysouthafrican (3) #blacklivesmatter (3) #1 (3) #god (2) #runner (2)

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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

11,213

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:

Netball Sports South Africa Events Athletes Team Spirit Sponsorships

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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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