Stephen Grootes
Host of SAFM Sunrise on @SAfmRadio. Presenter on @Newzroom405. Politics addict. Writer at https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/. Alleged cyclist. Email: GrootesSM@SABC.co.za
353,569
Followers
832
Following
19,159
Tweets
69.1
Avg Engagement
826
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @StephenGrootes'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:2009-11-11
- Verification:No
- Location:Johannesburg
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:56.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:12.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsHis tweets typically receive an average of 574 likes and 128 retweets, indicating a moderately engaged audience. The verified user base is small, suggesting a focus on organic reach and influence.
56.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
12.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
28,329
Total Likes
6,237
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
18
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
73
75th Percentile
1,303
Top Tweet
0.2
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
98.6%
Original
0.8%
Replies
0.6%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
1.2%
With Links
95.4%
With #Tags
98.4%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
228
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
99.0%
Weekday Posts
1.0%
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 3 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 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 followersHis audience includes South Africans interested in politics, media, and current affairs. They are likely to be engaged with discussions on national challenges and public figures.
Average
Audience Quality
31.1%
Suspicion Index
42.0%
Low-Quality %
15
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
48.6%
Empty Bio
49.1%
<10 Tweets
6.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
59.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
94.5%
No URL
35.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
28,142,955
Total Potential Reach
15
Median Follower Reach
80
75th Percentile Reach
3.7%
>1K followers
0.3%
>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).
27.6%
Creators
13,783 accounts
23.4%
Consumers
11,688 accounts
49.1%
Dormant
24,529 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):
163
Verified Followers
0.16% of total
6,553
Protected Accounts
6.55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,728 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @IOL | 657,909 | News Outlet | News, Change, Stories |
| @advocatemahere | 653,549 | Lawyer | Constitutional Law, African Development, MDC Alliance |
| @daddyhope | 578,915 | Journalist | Journalism, Filmmaking, Leadership |
| @VusiThembekwayo | 569,993 | Entrepreneur | God, Speaker, Entrepreneur |
| @Solphendukaa | 546,564 | Musician | music, bookings, contact |
| @Newzroom405 | 542,293 | News Channel | News, Africa, Broadcasting |
| @MasechabaAfrica | 530,208 | - | - |
| @justicemalala | 462,409 | Political Commentator | Politics, Media, Entrepreneurship |
| @flysaa | 445,262 | Airline | Aviation, Africa, Customer service |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,477
Followers With Bio
42,523
Followers Without Bio
57.48%
% With Bio
42.52%
% 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 analyzed4,507
Combined Engagement
3,833
Total Likes
674
Total Retweets
901
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
100%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
As we are hit again by Stage 6 load shedding, Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala says we should consider an international candidate to take over from Andre de Ruyter at Eskom. Should we consider someone from outside South Africa? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio
Cities like Joburg and Cape Town want to procure their own electricity, to reduce their reliance on Eskom. This would change the national grid dramatically. Should cities take over power production and distribution? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio
The student who received R14-million and didn’t return it, Sibongile Mani, has been elected Treasurer of the convocation committee of Walter Sisulu University. She is currently appealing a conviction for theft. Would you trust her with money? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio
The Zondo Commission says people like Duduzane Zuma, Ace Magashule, Mosebenzi Zwane and Arthur Fraser must be prosecuted. It wants real structural change to our politics. How do we ensure change happens? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio
The man arrested for allegedly killing Bokgabo Poo was out on bail. There are other cases where people free on bail have committed more crimes…and others like Shepherd Bushuri who escaped while on bail. Should we change our laws on bail? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio
Key Insights & Takeaways
He often highlights national challenges like load shedding and electricity shortages. He covers political and economic developments, including leadership changes and corporate strategies. He engages with educational institutions and their governance structures, such as university convocation committees.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 353,569
- + 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 @StephenGrootes reveals an growing Twitter presence with 353,569 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 69.1 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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