Cape Town
Cape Town is seeking electricity traders to meet demand, while political news emerges about potential leadership changes within the DA party.
About Cape Town
A major coastal city in South Africa known for its natural beauty, culture, and economy.
Insights
- Cape Town engagements hit 14.3M which is 109% higher than it's daily average.
- Cape Town creators is up 23.55% from the previous month.
- Cape Town engagements is up 55.01% from the previous week.
- Cape Town mentions is up 35.51% from the previous month.
- Cape Town posts created is up 77.33% from the previous week.
- Cape Town Creators hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
- Cape Town Creators hit an all time of [-----] for the day
- Cape Town Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
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[--] Week: [----------] +55%
[--] Month: [-----------] -16%
[--] Months: [-------------] +29%
[--] Year: [-------------] +42%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-18
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-04-22
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[--] Week: [------] +34%
[--] Month: [------] +36%
[--] Months: [-------] +27%
[--] Year: [-------] +25%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-12
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-09
Mentions by network (24h): X: [-----] Reddit: [---] News: [--] YouTube: [-----] TikTok: [-----] Instagram: [---]
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Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Cape Town in the last [--] hours which is down 15% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [------] +22%
[--] Month: [------] +24%
[--] Months: [------] +26%
[--] Year: [-------] +20%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-12
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16
The most influential creators that mention Cape Town in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| @stats_feed | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @MarioNawfal | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @rileybeckman | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @Abramjee | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @Sidwell1996 | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [-------] |
| @CityofCT | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @oneofakind404 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @newsnexussa | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @CapeTown_Bru | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 78%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 78%
Daily Average: 75%
[--] Week: 78% no change
[--] Month: 75% -3%
[--] Months: 75% +5%
[--] Year: 75% +49%
1-Year High: 98% on 2025-03-18
1-Year Low: 35% on 2025-03-03
Most Supportive Themes:
- Tourism and Events: (30%) Cape Town's appeal as a tourist destination and host for events.
- Economic Development and Investment: (25%) Focus on Cape Town's economic growth and investment opportunities.
- Lifestyle and Culture: (20%) The vibrant lifestyle and rich cultural tapestry of Cape Town.
Most Critical Themes:
- Crime and Safety Concerns: (40%) Issues related to crime and public safety in Cape Town.
- Infrastructure and Service Delivery Issues: (35%) Challenges concerning Cape Town's infrastructure and public services.
- Social and Economic Disparities: (25%) The significant social and economic inequalities present in Cape Town.
Top Cape Town News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Cape Town army deployment not a long-term solution Crime News Al Jazeera Some living in 'murder hotspots' welcome move but others doubt it can ensure safety amid spiraling violent crime"
News Link @AJEnglish 2026-02-16T15:34Z 9.1M followers, [----] engagements
"Police name second suspect in Cape Town massacre News24 Western Cape police have named a second suspect wanted in connection with the murders of nine people and the attempted murder of another in Philippi East"
News Link @News24 2026-02-16T09:32Z 6.6M followers, [----] engagements
"Protest at UCT causes traffic delays on M3 Motorists are advised to expect delays along the M3 North following protest action at the entrance to the University of Cape Town"
News Link @TheSAnews 2026-02-16T07:26Z 43.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Epstein survivor says women who recruited her 'laughed' as she was sexually assaulted on jet World News Sky News A woman who was trafficked from Cape Town to Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the Caribbean and ranch in New Mexico says her entrapment was more than physical"
News Link @SkyNews 2026-02-15T05:01Z 8.6M followers, 67.5K engagements
Top Cape Town Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Mixed reactions over troop deployment to the Cape Flats Residents in crime-ridden areas on the Cape Flats are divided on the deployment of soldiers in their communities. Mass killings gangsterism and extortion are near daily occurrences in areas across Cape Town and residents have been calling on authorities to do more. But it seems not everyone thinks that the deployment of the SANDF as announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa will have a lasting or positive impact. For more news visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms. SABC News actuality world news local news SABC News"
YouTube Link @sabcdigitalnews 2026-02-16T16:52Z 3.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Cape Town rates vs home value (GVA 2022): R0 (rates/m) = less than R435 [---] (home value) R1 [---] = R2.1 million R30 [---] = R50 milllion R120 [---] = R200 million"
X Link @NewStreetsSA 2026-02-16T16:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"South Africa Today on [--] February [----] Hello everyone welcome to SA Today on [--] February [----]. We begin today's video with a big fire that broke out on the Eiland at Upington in South Africa Today. Then a truck accident caused a massive traffic hold-up along the N3 on Van Reenen's Pass. The Old George Dam wall is leaking. Bridge to Franschhoek. Century City developments in Cape Town seen from the Bridgewater Hotel. Eastern Cape Lifesaving Championship at Jeffrey's Bay. Nan Hua Temple at Bronkhorstspruit. Musina is close to the Zimbabwe border. An amazing view of free-roaming elephants no"
YouTube Link @satoday 2026-02-16T16:16Z 127K followers, 21.3K engagements
"This illegal Malawian guy was intercepted by the police in Richmond (N1) for stealing Toyota bakkie in Mfuleni Cape Town. He was working at car wash . Surely he was traveling to Malawi"
X Link @TimbelaZama 2026-02-16T16:14Z [---] followers, 28.1K engagements
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