News24 Sport
Offering breaking news and covering all the major sporting codes in South Africa.
192,618
Followers
2,454
Following
214,153
Tweets
1.6
Avg Engagement
668
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Sport24news'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:2009-04-09
- Verification:No
- Location:South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsOn average, tweets receive 20 likes and 5 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account's verified status is low, suggesting it may not be an official entity but still holds credibility among its followers.
1.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
0.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
546
Total Likes
239
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
2
75th Percentile
110
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
94.0%
Original
0.0%
Replies
6.0%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
96.2%
With Links
33.8%
With #Tags
39.0%
With @Mentions
0.2%
With Emojis
186
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
78.4%
Weekday Posts
21.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 500 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 30 retweets (6% 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 500 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 likely sports fans in South Africa, particularly those interested in cricket and other major sports. The account also attracts international followers due to its coverage of global sporting events.
Average
Audience Quality
27.4%
Suspicion Index
31.8%
Low-Quality %
31
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
41.1%
Empty Bio
34.6%
<10 Tweets
13.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
54.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.0%
No URL
22.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
70,544,824
Total Potential Reach
31
Median Follower Reach
150
75th Percentile Reach
6.2%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
39.3%
Creators
19,638 accounts
26.1%
Consumers
13,069 accounts
34.6%
Dormant
17,293 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):
237
Verified Followers
0.23% of total
8,061
Protected Accounts
7.98% of total
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ImRaina | 20,922,199 | Cricketer | Cricket, Co-Founder, Care |
| @JohnCena | 14,105,720 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,037,974 | - | - |
| @jpduminy21 | 1,388,822 | Cricketer | Cricket, Charity, Podcasts |
| @soledadobrien | 1,320,041 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @DavidMillerSA12 | 1,270,441 | Cricketer | Cricket, Sports, Fitness |
| @albiemorkel | 1,133,880 | Cricketer | Cricket, South Africa, Sports |
| @LeBronJames | 1,005,980 | - | - |
| @TimCoronel | 976,051 | Racer | Dakar Rally, Car Wars, Racing |
| @NGSuperEagles | 802,637 | Football Team | Football, Nigeria, Champions |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
46,382
Followers With Bio
54,617
Followers Without Bio
45.92%
% With Bio
54.08%
% 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 500 analyzed190
Combined Engagement
158
Total Likes
32
Total Retweets
38
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
What is the likelihood of South Africa’s most successful women’s cricket captain retiring from international cricket in peace? Not very high, it seems. | https://t.co/tEotHXVbix
Former World Cup winner Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football on Wednesday after an illustrious career that saw him help Germany to international glory and shine for Real Madrid and Arsenal. https://t.co/Vcu9X9uyQC
This year’s Currie Cup sees three black African head coaches, a significant leap forward for transforming rugby coaching booths | #CurrieCup @Sbu_Mjikeliso. https://t.co/wPKL1N3mU9
Cricket South Africa is talking to two countries over the possibility of securing more Test cricket for the Proteas in 2023 | @LloydBurnard. https://t.co/X9OM8GrY99
The Lions played with 14 men for 62 minutes against Racing 92 in Johannesburg on Saturday and produced some excellent rugby to run out 51-28 winners and keep their Challenge Cup dream alive. https://t.co/34tfJ6XK6A
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently covers high-profile sports events and retirements, indicating a focus on major stories. It engages with sports analysts and officials, suggesting a collaborative approach to content creation. The account's content is tailored to South African audiences but also reaches an international audience due to its coverage of global sports.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 192,618
- + 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 @Sport24news reveals an growing Twitter presence with 192,618 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1.6 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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