Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @The_DSD
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
288
Earliest tweet was on
2023-02-10
Latest tweet was on
2023-02-20
Tweets covering
10 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
The Department of Social Development (DSD) in South Africa is hosting several events and initiatives to improve social services and care in their country. These include a youth summit in Grootdrink, Northern Cape, an exhibition to promote anti-alcohol and substance abuse, webinar on basic income grant, and messaging on safety and sexual violence. Additionally, they are also assisting vulnerable people with enquiries of social grants. Furthermore, they are collaborating with other organizations, such as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Basic Income Grant (BIG) Network, to prevent substance abuse and address illegal child abduction. Lastly, they are encouraging families to educate each other about their rights and how to handle disciplinary action.
Topic Modeling
- Social Grants and Payment Services
- HIV/AIDS, Drugs, and Substance Abuse
- Universal Basic Income in South Africa
- Education and Youth Development
- Child Abuse, Sexuality and Violence Prevention
Emotional Analysis
The emotions expressed in these tweets are primarily positive, expressing appreciation, joy, and excitement. There is also a sense of urgency, as people are calling for immediate action on various issues, such as the administration of the basic income grant and the prevention of substance abuse. There is also a sense of frustration and anger, as some people feel that their rights are not being respected and that their needs are not being met. Finally, there is a sense of concern, as people are worried about the safety and well-being of children.
Trend Analysis
- Social grant payments
- Privilege to be heard by respected people
- Free SASSA services
- Child welfare
- Universal basic income
- Substance abuse prevention
- Sexual violence prevention
- Rape prevention
- Community development
- Family meetings
- Child protection
- STI awareness
- Safe sex
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
135
Percentage of total tweets
46%
Number of Original tweets
34
Percentage of total tweets
11%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
288
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
101
Percentage of total tweets
35%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
22
Percentage of total tweets
7%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
152
Percentage of total tweets
52%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for iPhone | 122 |
| Twitter for Android | 104 |
| Twitter Web App | 58 |
| Twitter for iPad | 2 |
| groundupnews | 1 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerfm987 | POWER 98.7 | Catch us on: 98.7 FM Jhb/Pta | 103.6 FM Soweto | 107.2 Ekurhuleni | 104.4 FM Vaal. Channel 889 on DSTV radio bouquet | Studio number: 0861 987 000 | 466,348 |
| OfficialSASSA | SASSA | SASSA is an entity of the Department of Social Development responsible for administering social assistance in terms of Section 3 of the Social Assistance Act, | 125,194 |
| The_DSD | Social Development | Department of Social Development. Building a Caring Society. Together https://t.co/6p6cNxjTmL FB: Department of Social Development Insta: @socialdevelopmentza | 70,821 |
| Zah_Zungu | Siza Zungu | Azania's mom. I speak my truth. Love❤️. UmZulu. Proud Black. No DMs please. ⛔🚫 | 51,415 |
| TheSADAG | SADAG | The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is SA’s largest Mental Health Advocacy Group. Call 0800 21 22 23 or 0800 456 789 (24Hrs) | 29,162 |
| GroundUp_News | GroundUp | GroundUp brings you news that matters. We report human rights stories across South Africa. | 28,282 |
| Queen_Tsholo8 | Authenticity 🦋🦋🌍🇿🇦💜💜💜 | I totally agree with myself 👑👸🏾♠️ I want a united Africa but not at an expense of South Africans. 🌍 I block to protect my peace. | 16,891 |
| loveLifeNGO | loveLife | An NGO whose core focus is to change the lives of young people using programmes to influence positive behavioural change 💜 | #loveLifeZA @loveLife_CEO | 16,777 |
| AmandlaMobi | Amandla! | https://t.co/3J88BEobMu is a movement of over 900,000, mostly Black women, working to build a more just people-powered Mzansi. Batho. Hlanganani. Tlakukani | 12,561 |
| DesmondSpitjo | Spitjo Des Khauleza | All views expressed are my own (Personal) and My tweets does not represent my employer’s interests/opinion. | 10,699 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zah_Zungu | Siza Zungu | Azania's mom. I speak my truth. Love❤️. UmZulu. Proud Black. No DMs please. ⛔🚫 | 42,292 |
| Queen_Tsholo8 | Authenticity 🦋🦋🌍🇿🇦💜💜💜 | I totally agree with myself 👑👸🏾♠️ I want a united Africa but not at an expense of South Africans. 🌍 I block to protect my peace. | 17,246 |
| loveLifeNGO | loveLife | An NGO whose core focus is to change the lives of young people using programmes to influence positive behavioural change 💜 | #loveLifeZA @loveLife_CEO | 11,767 |
| SKmtshali | Kenneth | Imboni Yezobuchwepheshe Bolwazi Abahambe abahambayo , thina sizosala siyincenga kwa Betty. | 8,784 |
| DesmondSpitjo | Spitjo Des Khauleza | All views expressed are my own (Personal) and My tweets does not represent my employer’s interests/opinion. | 8,066 |
| shufflesdu | Sdu | psychologist+ | 7,285 |
| BQ_Kunene | Bongani Kunene | Kaizer Chiefs, Man United supporter & Lover of truth and knowledge | 5,333 |
| The_DSD | Social Development | Department of Social Development. Building a Caring Society. Together https://t.co/6p6cNxjTmL FB: Department of Social Development Insta: @socialdevelopmentza | 5,117 |
| Obi_Mogotsi | Daddy wa Banna | FatherOf2/AGentlemanByDefination/ProudSupporter @KaizerChiefs ✌✌️ @ManU | 4,978 |
| IAm_Kage | 🟢 Kgothatso Ferdinand | Our reality will never be Our Legacy | Patriotic and Proud | Activist | Founder & President of @VoiceItInAction | Social Entrepreneur | Host at @uMjoloWorldWide | 4,866 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| Alima1000 | - | 96 |
| OfficialSASSA | SASSA is an entity of the Department of Social Development responsible for administering social assistance in terms of Section 3 of the Social Assistance Act, | 9 |
| The_DSD | Department of Social Development. Building a Caring Society. Together https://t.co/6p6cNxjTmL FB: Department of Social Development Insta: @socialdevelopmentza | 7 |
| UnutakunuF | I'm a married woman don't ask for my nude photo or video | 6 |
| Moselanku | show up for yourself every day.. | 4 |
| OJsigida | I love my dreadlocks. I hate liars. Reggae music 24hrs. Favorite reggae musician, Dr Colbert mukwevho. EFF member in good standing. Mamelodi Sundowns. | 4 |
| Native_Castro | Enterpreneur | Philanthropist | Big Dreamer | Try Hard to be Independent |Father’s Rights Activist…My daughters’ hero. #FreeOurChildren | 3 |
| VPASouthAfrica | Promoting appropriate regulation of the South African vapour products industry. #VapingSavesLives #Vaping #VPASA #VapingNews | 3 |
| AlertZaAfrica | South African Government Must removes there Racist Laws #BEE #AFFIRMATIVEACTION is Racist Discriminates Whites Mix Race Mix Couples | 3 |
| Lerloh777 | ❤❤ God Fearing ❤❤ 😍😍 God First 😍😍 ♡♡ ONE Lord ♡♡ | 2 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1627635466026512387 | Social grant payment dates for March 2023 #SASSACARES @The_DSD @nda_rsa @Postbank_ZA https://t.co/tK0GM2BqGI | 14 |
| 1624391933991825408 | Who would have thought? What a wonderful privilege it is to be heard by people I respect & admire. And to be able to listen to and learn from their advice, experience, & wisdom. @The_DSD @TBHIVCare @CentralDrug @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @INPUD @SANPUD_NPO @Gunashekhar @NACOSANet @IDPCnet https://t.co/KLkgPSaoLK | 7 |
| 1624017402613620737 | If you're in the area, do come by with any of your SASSA social grant enquiries, we will assist you. Remember, SASSA services are absolutely FREE! #SASSACARES @Postbank_ZA @GovernmentZA @The_DSD @GCISMedia @nda_rsa https://t.co/I5sxRdBo9p | 5 |
| 1624411796344799232 | We took messaging on safety and sexual violence to scholars together with our stakeholders. @GBVF_Fund @aidsfoundation3 @UAFAfrica @CIVICUSalliance @HerVoiceFund @citizen_network @The_DSD @WVLSouthAfrica @AfricanGbv @JointGenderFund @SaharaFellows https://t.co/43xqQRkAuV | 4 |
| 1627569098904203264 | Starting now! @IEJ_SA and @HSRC’s joint webinar on the macroeconomics of UBI in South Africa. With @JustKIDDing_DP @The_DSD @black_sash @NeilColemanSA @GiladIsaacs, Rudi Dicks and Roy Havemann.#PathwaystoUBIG https://t.co/8xgqmv7ahA | 4 |
| 1625954042198298634 | ON-AIR: Western Cape Social Development @The_DSD MEC @SharnaFernandez and @SAFTU_media Spokesperson @TrevorShaku speak to @TshegoMoagi_ about the administration of the basic income grant with more calls for the implementation of mandatory basic income grant. #POWERPerspective | 3 |
| 1624734281195978754 | Our Engaging Volunteers for Community Development participants supported with publicity materials to undertake #GBVF activities and sessions @nda_rsa @YouthdevAgenda @gbvafrica @The_DSD @AfricanGbv @WVLSouthAfrica @AfriWoman https://t.co/jp5dohUUVM | 1 |
| 1624786317304385538 | As we entre STI awareness week,we should remember safe sex is NOT only important to prevent unwanted pregnancies but also from contracting Sexualy Transmitted Infections. #stiawareness #safesex #besafe @HealthZA @SoulCity_SA @UNFPA @The_DSD @loveLifeNGO @Famka_Health https://t.co/VF3LneYekr | 1 |
| 1624754670064345089 | @Thembeka_Madwe @joyBongie @pmcafrica @The_DSD @PresidencyZA @DBE_SA 100 percent, parents ought to be held responsible for such. Instil discipline at home from an early age | 1 |
| 1626107186702155781 | This was happening as Limpopo @The_DSD social workers were busy playing games with the life of my child allowing the grandparents to abuse my child & entertaining the grandmother when she said my child doesn’t want to see me. @SAHRCommission @CGE_ZA @OCJ_RSA @SABCNews https://t.co/KgQw9yHKT4 | 1 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1627635466026512387 | Social grant payment dates for March 2023 #SASSACARES @The_DSD @nda_rsa @Postbank_ZA https://t.co/tK0GM2BqGI | 47 |
| 1624391933991825408 | Who would have thought? What a wonderful privilege it is to be heard by people I respect & admire. And to be able to listen to and learn from their advice, experience, & wisdom. @The_DSD @TBHIVCare @CentralDrug @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @INPUD @SANPUD_NPO @Gunashekhar @NACOSANet @IDPCnet https://t.co/KLkgPSaoLK | 17 |
| 1624017402613620737 | If you're in the area, do come by with any of your SASSA social grant enquiries, we will assist you. Remember, SASSA services are absolutely FREE! #SASSACARES @Postbank_ZA @GovernmentZA @The_DSD @GCISMedia @nda_rsa https://t.co/I5sxRdBo9p | 16 |
| 1624620625875673089 | No child deserves to grow up like this @gpgSocDev @The_DSD https://t.co/fsL29a08Ko | 8 |
| 1627569098904203264 | Starting now! @IEJ_SA and @HSRC’s joint webinar on the macroeconomics of UBI in South Africa. With @JustKIDDing_DP @The_DSD @black_sash @NeilColemanSA @GiladIsaacs, Rudi Dicks and Roy Havemann.#PathwaystoUBIG https://t.co/8xgqmv7ahA | 6 |
| 1625954042198298634 | ON-AIR: Western Cape Social Development @The_DSD MEC @SharnaFernandez and @SAFTU_media Spokesperson @TrevorShaku speak to @TshegoMoagi_ about the administration of the basic income grant with more calls for the implementation of mandatory basic income grant. #POWERPerspective | 5 |
| 1624016559839518720 | SASSA officials are on hand to render services and share vital information to 150 young people who are attending a DSD Youth Summit in Grootdrink, Northern Cape. MEC for Social Development Nontobeko Vilakazi & various stakeholders will address the youth over two days @The_DSD https://t.co/alOA0Qd1OO | 5 |
| 1626343010064601088 | This is Nonsense 😳 so the Principal & SGB allowed this nonsense within the school premises. Whoever allowed this should be called to order. Did he even get permission from the parents to share the video on social media? @DBE_SA @The_DSD @PresidencyZA https://t.co/8ixy1tW3SR | 4 |
| 1625954574543556632 | To address the prevalence of substance abuse and to prevent young people from alcohol and drugs, @The_DSD conducted an exhibition to promote anti-alcohol and substance abuse campaign in Urban TVET College City Campus in Northern Cape. #NotoSubstanceAbuse https://t.co/KYJ21Nrhns | 4 |
| 1624411796344799232 | We took messaging on safety and sexual violence to scholars together with our stakeholders. @GBVF_Fund @aidsfoundation3 @UAFAfrica @CIVICUSalliance @HerVoiceFund @citizen_network @The_DSD @WVLSouthAfrica @AfricanGbv @JointGenderFund @SaharaFellows https://t.co/43xqQRkAuV | 4 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #medicalaidracialprofiling | 56 |
| #blacklivesmatter | 56 |
| #covid19 | 56 |
| #skynews | 56 |
| #cmscares4u | 42 |
| #thabombeki | 40 |
| #medicalschemes | 40 |
| #apartheid | 40 |
| #notosubstanceabuse | 10 |
| #sassacares | 7 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @the_dsd | 287 |
| @alima1000 | 96 |
| @dpe_za | 96 |
| @gdcogta | 96 |
| @higheredugovza | 96 |
| @dsbd_sa | 96 |
| @dirco_za | 96 |
| @departmentpwi | 72 |
| @healthza | 67 |
| @officialsassa | 62 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
112
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 🥼 | 96 | lab_coat |
| 🩺 | 96 | stethoscope |
| 🧑🏿⚕️ | 56 | health_worker_dark_skin_tone |
| 🇿🇦 | 40 | South_Africa |
| 😭 | 4 | loudly_crying_face |
| 💔 | 4 | broken_heart |
| 😥 | 2 | sad_but_relieved_face |
| 😢 | 2 | crying_face |
| 🙆🏻♂️ | 2 | man_gesturing_OK_light_skin_tone |
| 🤷🏻♂️ | 2 | man_shrugging_light_skin_tone |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Objects | 193 |
| People & Body | 67 |
| Flags | 41 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 17 |
| Symbols | 2 |
| Food & Drink | 2 |
| Travel & Places | 1 |