Parliament of RSA
The official twitter feed of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. We pass laws, oversee executive action & facilitate public participation.
984,636
Followers
2,152
Following
37,908
Tweets
8.1
Avg Engagement
932
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @ParliamentofRSA'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:2011-12-06
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Cape Town, South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.3
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive around 599 likes and 170 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account's verified status is low, suggesting limited official endorsement.
5.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
2.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
18,842
Total Likes
7,389
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
6
75th Percentile
1,281
Top Tweet
0.01
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
96.8%
Original
1.9%
Replies
1.3%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
80.6%
With Links
23.0%
With #Tags
7.3%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
132
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
92.3%
Weekday Posts
7.7%
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 42 retweets (1% 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes citizens of South Africa interested in government activities and policy-making. It also reaches international audiences due to its involvement in global parliamentary events.
Below Average
Audience Quality
38.1%
Suspicion Index
58.3%
Low-Quality %
7
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
66.5%
Empty Bio
65.6%
<10 Tweets
3.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
67.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
96.2%
No URL
50.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,533,402
Total Potential Reach
7
Median Follower Reach
31
75th Percentile Reach
1.8%
>1K followers
0.2%
>10K followers
0.0%
>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).
14.3%
Creators
7,136 accounts
20.1%
Consumers
10,048 accounts
65.6%
Dormant
32,816 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):
102
Verified Followers
0.1% of total
5,031
Protected Accounts
5.03% of total
2 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 | 14,105,346 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @zittokabwe | 1,654,910 | Politician | Politics, Democracy, Leadership |
| @Declaracion | 905,672 | - | - |
| @KRLS | 795,960 | Politician | Catalonia, Independence, Politics |
| @kfayemi | 691,149 | Politician | Politics, Governance, Development |
| @advocatemahere | 654,934 | Lawyer | Constitutional Law, African Development, MDC Alliance |
| @IAMartin_ | 396,217 | Activist | Activism, Humanitarianism, Public-spirited |
| @lifeofmshaba | 394,825 | Activist | #ChangeTanzania, Reformist, Human Rights |
| @JacaNews | 369,103 | - | - |
| @missZwanga | 350,738 | Influencer | Fashion, Faith, Zimbabwe |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
41,496
Followers With Bio
58,504
Followers Without Bio
41.5%
% With Bio
58.5%
% 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 analyzed4,862
Combined Engagement
3,862
Total Likes
1,000
Total Retweets
972
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Input by member of SA Parliament’s delegation to the 145th IPU Assembly currently taking place in Rwanda, Mr @FloydShivambu, during debate on the Emergency item on Ukraine and Russia. #IPU145 #IPU https://t.co/4Io5PTcWKx
SONA Build-Up, 09 February 2023 https://t.co/3xkkBnK4jT
“President Ramaphosa is more guilty than Mr Zuma’s nine wasted years. The Thuma Mina was an empty slogan and Idealism of new dawn turned to be a false dawn” - Leader of Official Opposition Mr John Steenhuisen during the debate on #SONA2023 https://t.co/7P7oHBNB04
“President Ramaphosa has failed to uphold and respect the Constitution. What we heard from the President was not SONA but a hearsay. We have submitted a Motion of No Confidence against the Speaker. - Leader of the EFF Mr Julius Malema during debate on #SONA2023 https://t.co/2LYAR
“The police seen in this Chamber last Thursday are nowhere to be found when the citizens of this country needs them the most. Mr President please give people dignity through jobs not handouts” - ATM Leader Mr Vuyolwethu Zungula during debate on #SONA2023 https://t.co/Hwsg9XO2EJ
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares updates on legislative processes and parliamentary debates. It highlights the role of the President and critiques political leadership. Engagement appears to be steady, but there is room for improvement in interactive content.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 984,636
- + 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 @ParliamentofRSA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 984,636 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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