SA Police Service 🇿🇦
Sharing info with followers committed to ensuring that people in SA are safe. Account is not monitored 24/7. Emergencies contact 10111 / nearest Police Station.
1,216,976
Followers
2,599
Following
109,604
Tweets
40.8
Avg Engagement
1,118
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @SAPoliceService'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2011-06-20
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Pretoria, South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:29.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:11.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account has a high average engagement rate with likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in police-related updates. The engagement reflects trust and reliance on the account for critical information.
29.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
11.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
95,239
Total Likes
37,504
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
14
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
39
75th Percentile
2,598
Top Tweet
0.03
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
76.0%
Original
8.5%
Replies
15.0%
Retweets
0.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
88.3%
With Links
91.9%
With #Tags
16.6%
With @Mentions
1.4%
With Emojis
249
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.11
Reply/Original Ratio
0.04
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
79.1%
Weekday Posts
20.9%
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 487 retweets (15% 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 seeking information on police activities and public safety. It also reaches out to media outlets and community groups interested in police operations.
Below Average
Audience Quality
41.5%
Suspicion Index
67.6%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
73.1%
Empty Bio
74.8%
<10 Tweets
2.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
69.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
97.2%
No URL
62.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
9,991,846
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
18
75th Percentile Reach
1.4%
>1K followers
0.2%
>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).
10.5%
Creators
5,262 accounts
14.6%
Consumers
7,320 accounts
74.8%
Dormant
37,418 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):
63
Verified Followers
0.06% of total
3,498
Protected Accounts
3.5% of total
2 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
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|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,480 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @LarryMadowo | 2,456,316 | Journalist | Journalism, Travel, Humor |
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| @AfriTumic | 272,732 | Fashion Designer | Fashion, Makeup, Creativity |
| @SSscoop475 | 241,963 | Activist | World Peace, Civil Rights, Tibetan Buddhism |
| @RealFreakShitTx | 199,544 | - | - |
| @MrTheoHughes | 188,729 | Writer | Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship |
| @mmodiba10 | 149,327 | Writer | African culture, Writing, Speaking |
| @jennifer_mosala | 148,503 | Influencer | Love, Good Vibes, More |
| @asstoomuch | 135,584 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
27,723
Followers With Bio
72,277
Followers Without Bio
27.72%
% With Bio
72.28%
% 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 analyzed10,213
Combined Engagement
7,169
Total Likes
3,044
Total Retweets
2,043
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
100%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
#sapsHAWKS The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation members arrested a suspect for (33) for alleged tender corruption in Polokwane on 21/01. The suspect allegedly demanded a gratification fee of R300 000 in order to reward a tender. NP https://t.co/S3ASwhTuUh https://t.co/YVj4
RT #sapsLIM Police in Polokwane seek assistance in finding #missing 16-year-old Mosa Matsapola from Bendor in Polokwane. She was last seen at Mankweng Paledi Mall on 28 January 2023. Anyone with info to contact WO Mangakeng on 082 728 9831. #CrimeStop ML https://t.co/I9f8IT3ExR h
#sapsKZN Vryheid K9 #SearchAndRescue and Mahlabathi #SAPS conducted a search for 2-year-old child at Bokweni, Mahlabathi. She went #missing whilst attending a church service with her grandmother on 25/02. She was FOUND 4km away and taken to hospital for a medical examination. NP
#sapsGP Suspect seen on video assaulting a police officer in Springs has been arrested. The arrested suspect has been charged with assaulting a police officer and he will appear before the Springs Magistrates Court on Thursday, 22 December 2022. ME https://t.co/RlIAAOkrQg https:/
#sapsMP Tanker driver arrested on 16/01 at Middelburg Toll Plaza for possession of suspected stolen property and failure to declare goods for importation. The owner of the tanker later tried to bribe police to release the tanker. He was also arrested. NP https://t.co/xOjczD8C68 h
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account focuses on high-impact incidents such as corruption investigations and missing persons cases, which attract significant public attention. It uses hashtags to categorize and highlight different operations, making information more accessible to followers. The account emphasizes transparency and public safety, which aligns with its mission to build trust with the community.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 1,216,976
- + 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 @SAPoliceService reveals an growing Twitter presence with 1,216,976 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 40.8 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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