SABC Sport
SABC Sport is a division of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Follow us as we keep you up to date with the latest sports news.
259,451
Followers
605
Following
63,296
Tweets
25.5
Avg Engagement
307
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @SABC_Sport'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:2014-11-18
- Verification:No
- Location:South Africa, Johannesburg
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:21.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account maintains a consistent level of engagement, with an average of 578 likes and 117 retweets per tweet. The use of hashtags and trending topics helps drive interaction and visibility.
21.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
4.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
68,661
Total Likes
14,339
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
8
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
22
75th Percentile
870
Top Tweet
0.1
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
99.3%
Original
0.7%
Replies
0.0%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
98.8%
With Links
98.7%
With #Tags
29.8%
With @Mentions
85.5%
With Emojis
217
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
1.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
58.0%
Weekday Posts
42.0%
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 1 retweets (0% 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 audience is primarily interested in South African sports, including football, cricket, and other international competitions. They are likely sports enthusiasts and followers of national teams.
Average
Audience Quality
30.4%
Suspicion Index
39.9%
Low-Quality %
25
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
48.7%
Empty Bio
45.5%
<10 Tweets
11.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
54.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
95.2%
No URL
31.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
20,893,681
Total Potential Reach
25
Median Follower Reach
136
75th Percentile Reach
5.5%
>1K followers
0.5%
>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).
29.4%
Creators
14,713 accounts
25.1%
Consumers
12,538 accounts
45.5%
Dormant
22,749 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):
62
Verified Followers
0.06% of total
5,683
Protected Accounts
5.63% of total
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @METROFMSA | 2,376,755 | Radio Broadcaster | Music, Entertainment, News |
| @OfficialPSL | 1,418,366 | Sports Organization | Soccer, Premier League, Official |
| @danielmarven | 900,028 | Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur, Activist, Artist |
| @Radio702 | 883,809 | Radio Station | News, Talk Radio, Podcasts |
| @mohale_motaung | 753,107 | Entrepreneur | Fashion, Youth Empowerment, Acting |
| @Zwelinzima1 | 634,211 | Labor Leader | Labour, Social Justice, Activism |
| @willieeng | 573,821 | Accountant | - |
| @Moreno | 430,275 | Influencer | Business, Manager, Serious |
| @billdoregold | 353,243 | - | - |
| @GautengProvince | 291,576 | Government | Government, Service delivery, Citizens |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
59,271
Followers With Bio
41,724
Followers Without Bio
58.69%
% With Bio
41.31%
% 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 analyzed3,905
Combined Engagement
3,344
Total Likes
561
Total Retweets
781
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
100%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐙 That's the tweet!!! #SABCSportFootball | #Sisonke | #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/EBXZG0L95m
💥 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 💥 The Proteas Women 🇿🇦 have reached their first-ever final of an ICC event after beating England 🏴 by 6 runs! 🤩 They will meet Australia 🇦🇺 in the Women's #T20WorldCup FINAL on Sunday 🔥 #SABCSSportCricket https://t.co/Q2rugQrYEU
🚨 𝕆𝔽𝔽𝕀ℂ𝕀𝔸𝕃 🚨 With tonight's victory, Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦have secured qualification to #AFCON2023 in Côte d'Ivoire based on head-to-head against Liberia 🇱🇷, with a game against Morocco 🇲🇦 still to play. #SABCSportFootball #AFCON2023Q https://t.co/lWIMD4VYNp
- Alexa, have you seen Messi fans? - All I see is Mbappe... 🌐 https://t.co/hibb8lgo8P #SABCSportFootball | #Sisonke | #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/rI2782z8tg
📝 ℍ𝕀𝕊𝕋𝕆ℝ𝕐 ℝ𝔼𝕎ℝ𝕀𝕋𝕋𝔼ℕ 📝 27 years of history has been rewritten with Mamelodi Sundowns clinching the League championship with seven games to spare – a record in the PSL era, dating back to 1996! 👏🏽 Congratulations @Masandawana 🔥 #SABCSportFootball #DStvPrem https://t.co/DAYzF7o5i
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights major sporting events and national team achievements, which likely drive engagement. It uses hashtags and trending topics to increase visibility and interaction. The content is focused on South African sports, which aligns with the interests of its audience.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 259,451
- + 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 @SABC_Sport reveals an growing Twitter presence with 259,451 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 25.5 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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