Times LIVE
News, analysis and opinion from the TimesLIVE and Sunday Times newsroom. Follow @TLPremium for SA's best in-depth journalism for our subscribers.
2,058,347
Followers
900
Following
386,937
Tweets
38.9
Avg Engagement
2,434
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @TimesLIVE'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:2007-06-20
- Verification:No
- Location:Johannesburg, South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:28.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account has an average of 1,486 likes and 582 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate to high engagement. The content often sparks discussion, particularly on sensitive topics like crime and healthcare.
28.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
10.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
92,153
Total Likes
34,266
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
7
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
25
75th Percentile
3,420
Top Tweet
0.02
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
93.3%
Original
0.4%
Replies
6.3%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
95.2%
With Links
3.4%
With #Tags
9.9%
With @Mentions
0.1%
With Emojis
172
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
75.7%
Weekday Posts
24.3%
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 204 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 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 primarily consists of South Africans interested in current affairs, politics, and social issues. The account also attracts international followers due to its coverage of regional and global events.
Below Average
Audience Quality
42.6%
Suspicion Index
69.6%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
75.0%
Empty Bio
76.6%
<10 Tweets
2.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
71.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
96.9%
No URL
64.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
5,454,001
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
17
75th Percentile Reach
1.2%
>1K followers
0.1%
>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).
9.3%
Creators
4,637 accounts
14.1%
Consumers
7,056 accounts
76.6%
Dormant
38,307 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):
76
Verified Followers
0.08% of total
3,231
Protected Accounts
3.2% of total
1 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 | 14,105,512 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @IAMartin_ | 395,653 | Activist | Activism, Humanitarianism, Public-spirited |
| @zammit_marc | 388,004 | Filmmaker | Film, Acting, Producing |
| @kasujja | 333,593 | Journalist | Documentaries, Conversationalist, Polyglot |
| @BillionMagazine | 246,496 | Luxury Sales | Jets, Yachts, Supercars |
| @SSscoop475 | 241,657 | Activist | World Peace, Civil Rights, Tibetan Buddhism |
| @AfriSouthern | 141,963 | - | - |
| @Lahcenhaddad | 136,343 | Academic | Research, Writing, Development |
| @MelissaOnline | 122,183 | Entrepreneur | Entrepreneurship, Coffee, Action |
| @prideveteran1 | 121,118 | Analyst | EKONO-POLİTİK, KÜRESEL ANALİZ, PRIDE |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
26,360
Followers With Bio
74,639
Followers Without Bio
26.1%
% With Bio
73.9%
% 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 analyzed13,094
Combined Engagement
8,920
Total Likes
4,174
Total Retweets
2,619
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
The mutilated body of 24-year-old Luyanda Cele, who had started an internship at the eThekwini municipality last year, was found on Monday, three days after she was last seen leaving her office. https://t.co/5tgcjEHZEk
The Health Professions Council of South Africa says it does not regulate how doctors dress or their lifestyle. https://t.co/o93joIy7N7
Police minister Bheki Cele says police are searching for convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester after DNA seemingly confirmed the charred body found in a Bloemfontein prison last year was not his. https://t.co/cUwCk75Exb
Sitting in his RDP house in the Heidelberg township of Ratanda, Thabo Bester, a forklift driver, shakes his head as he explains to the Sunday Times how he believes Bester the rapist stole his identity, masquerading as him. https://t.co/zqo4nMrQbc
DA leader John Steenhuisen said former deputy president David Mabuza was the senior person that former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter was referring to when he said a senior politician was involved in the contracts, hit squads and all sorts of crimes at Eskom. https://t.co/gbF9vPtK7O
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares investigative reports and in-depth analysis on South African politics and social issues. It covers a wide range of topics, including crime, healthcare, and public policy. The content often prompts public debate and discussion, especially on controversial or sensitive subjects.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 2,058,347
- + 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 @TimesLIVE reveals an growing Twitter presence with 2,058,347 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 38.9 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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