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# ![@TheSAnews Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::22839036.png) @TheSAnews TheSouthAfrican.com

TheSouthAfrican.com posts on X about cape town, south africa, marathon, events the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::22839036/interactions)
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- X Months XXXXXXXXX +43%
- X Year XXXXXXXXX +30%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::22839036/posts_active)
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### Followers: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::22839036/followers)
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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::22839036/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  XXXX% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  XXXX% [finance](/list/finance)  XXXX% [formula 1](/list/formula-1)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[cape town](/topic/cape-town) #257, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) 2.26%, [marathon](/topic/marathon) #664, [events](/topic/events) 0.75%, [eswatini](/topic/eswatini) #96, [all the](/topic/all-the) 0.5%, [cancel](/topic/cancel) #282, [has been](/topic/has-been) 0.5%, [prediction](/topic/prediction) #1521, [made in](/topic/made-in) XXX%

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::22839036/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"SA expat killed in tragic US church shooting"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/thelma-rina-armstrong-south-african-grand-blanc-church-shooting/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T19:14Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"World class field promises fast times at Cape Town Marathon"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/world-class-field-promises-fast-times-at-cape-town-marathon/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T07:56Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Hyde Park hideaway: Inside Thabo Bester Dr Nandi's home watch"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/do-not-enter-inside-thabo-bester-dr-nandis-mansion-watch/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2023-04-22T13:28Z 43.2K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Lenacapavir rollout in South Africa and PEPFAR builds momentum"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/south-africa-to-launch-lenacapavir-rollout-and-us-approves-pepfar-bridge-plan/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T20:25Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"'Nonsense': Andile Mpisane showboats in club debut watch"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/andile-mpisane-net-worth-mbabane-highlanders-debut-watch/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T20:58Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"October air tragedy: X pilots killed in X plane crashes"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/october-air-tragedy-3-pilots-killed-in-4-plane-crashes/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T08:42Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Beloved Bergvliet furniture store Restorabilia gutted by fire"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/western-cape/cape-town/beloved-bergvliet-furniture-store-restorabilia-gutted-by-fire/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T17:36Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Tsogo Sun has secured the green light for its next big casino move in the Western Cape gaming and hospitality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1971560603169808740) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-09-26T13:00Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Thursday XX October 2025. Have a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1978744524080914710) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T08:47Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Cape Town motorists are being warned to expect widespread road closures and parking restrictions across the metro this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1978829144927445449) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T14:23Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Rugbys Greatest Rivalry an alternating quadrennial tour between South Africa and New Zealand was confirmed on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1978866170376675511) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T16:50Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Siya Kolisi says the historic All Blacks tour to South Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for players and fans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1978883060000080165) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T17:57Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"South African woman Thelma Rina Armstrong was killed during a church service in another US mass shooting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1978902494571839597) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T19:14Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"South Africa advances HIV prevention with the lenacapavir rollout in 2026 and the US approves the PEPFAR Bridge Plan for six"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1978920251422130528) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-16T20:25Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"The elite fields for the 2025 Cape Town Marathon on Sunday XX October will include some of the worlds fastest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979094112708993221) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T07:56Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees faces mounting pressure after a poor run of results with fans calling on ZIFA to sack himhttps://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/zimbabwe/pressure-mounts-on-zimbabwe-coach-michael-nees-ahead-of-afcon-2025/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979094117226283489) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T07:56Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Plane crashes in South Africa are becoming increasingly frequent with two pilots tragically losing their lives in the latest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979105647389016097) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T08:42Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas Women look to keep their winning streak going at the Cricket World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979116694506197436) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T09:26Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"The murder suspect was linked several crimes in Cator Manor Durban"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979163733935947855) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T12:32Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"The security company owner will be investigated for other murders in the province"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979174786291953834) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T13:16Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"South Africa claimed fourth place among the worlds most athletically talented nations placing it alongside global sporting powerhouses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979177870263038081) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T13:29Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Citizens of Bulgaria will no longer need a visa to visit South Africa making it easier for tourists and business travellers to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979177944758067426) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T13:29Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Residents in parts of Cape Town's northern suburbs are being reminded to prepare for a full day of electricity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979217659079143515) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T16:07Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Nick Bester slams Cape Town Marathon organisers cancelled race"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/nick-bester-slams-cape-town-marathon-organisers-over-cancelled-race/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T13:09Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Former Comrades Marathon winner Nick Bester insists there was no need for the organisers of the Cape Town Marathon to cancel Sundays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979897666013217151) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T13:09Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Patrice Motsepe for president South Africas first black billionaire has once again clarified his position on the ANC's top job in 2027"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980138787112919331) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T05:07Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"President Ramaphosa wants regular reviews of food inflation in SA calling out retailers who put profit ahead of humanity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980164093257335189) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T06:48Z 43.1K followers, XXX engagements


"Cape Town Marathon: NO refunds after race CANCELLED"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/cape-town-marathon-no-refunds-after-race-cancelled/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T09:17Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Monday XX October 2025. Have a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980198330152964211) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T09:04Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Entries are open for 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/cycling/entries-open-for-2026-cape-town-cycle-tour/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T06:05Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Sanlam to cover entry costs for Cape Town Marathon runners"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/sanlam-to-cover-2026-or-2027-entry-costs-for-cancelled-cape-town-marathon-runners-breaking-news/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T13:26Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"SA preacher criticised over THREE failed 'Rapture' predictions"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/south-african-preacher-joshua-mhlakela-rapture-october-calendar-latest/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T20:05Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Title sponsor Sanlam has announced that it will be offering every 2025 marathon entrant a sponsored entry for either the 2026 or 2027 races"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979901954915479665) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T13:26Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"South African preacher Joshua Mhlakela has been criticised for his THIRD false prediction of the 'Rapture' which made international"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980002393698754708) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T20:05Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Great news for cyclists: registration for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour is officially open. Here's everything you need to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980153412747472946) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T06:05Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Residents in Cape Towns City Bowl should brace for temporary water outages and service disruptions this week. Heres where and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980211684221370866) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T09:57Z 43.2K followers, XX engagements


"Cape Town Marathon CANCELLED - UPDATE"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/cape-town-marathon-cancelled-breaking-news) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T05:23Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Thabo Bester permitted laptop to 'study' in prison - but had no ID"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-thabo-bester-real-name-parents-court-nandipha-magudumana-pregnant-laptop-id-latest-14-april-2023/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2023-04-22T13:28Z 43.2K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Cape Town Marathon CANCELLED"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/cape-town-marathon-cancelled-breaking-news/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T04:40Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Where does catchphrase 'No DNA just RSA' come from"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/no-dna-just-rsa-origin-donald-trump-south-africa/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T19:47Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"7 killed in brutal Western Cape attack"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/7-killed-in-brutal-western-cape-attack/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T18:32Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Made in Mzansi Here is a look at the fascinating origin of the South African catchphrase 'No DNA just"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979272990534541360) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-17T19:47Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Installation of the new Eskom smart electricity meter in all homes across South Africa is mandatory not optional says the power utility "  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979413887033159853) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T05:07Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Carte Blanche explores the hidden reality behind South Africas peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo where soldiers sent in the name of peace encountered turmoil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979488799563390997) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T10:04Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"The City of Cape Town will shut off water in parts of the city on Tuesday for a 10-hour maintenance project to connect new"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979553576788660666) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T14:22Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Seven men aged between XX and XX were gunned down in Philippi East in the Western Cape leading to a manhunt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979616473359307222) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T18:32Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Flashy 'footballer' Andile Mpisane made his debut for his mother MaMkhize's eSwatini club Mbabane Highlanders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979653234118549928) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-18T20:58Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Miss Polo Universe Africa has revealed its Top XX finalists celebrating South African women who combine beauty and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979734013305647175) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T02:19Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"The No Kings protests are a vast mostly peaceful movement with millions rallying against President Donald Trumps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979763173767987370) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T04:14Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"In a stunning turn of events Sunday's Cape Town Marathon was sensationally cancelled by race organisers mere hours prior to the start"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979769481690828870) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T04:40Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Max Verstappen continued to apply pressure on McLaren's title rivals when he claimed pole position for Sunday's United States Grand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979775784316264925) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T05:05Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Cape Town Marathon organisers have confirmed that there will be NO refunds following the cancellation of this year's race on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1979839220668596707) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-19T09:17Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Gayton sparks tension with Nigeria comments: 'I want them to lose'"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/gayton-mckenzie-fifa-world-cup-africa-qualifying-countries-nigeria-latest/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T09:48Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Woolworths donates cancelled Cape Town Marathon food to charity"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/woolworths-donates-cancelled-cape-town-marathon-food-to-charity/) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T13:58Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie is accused of stoking xenophobia with comments calling for Nigeria not to qualify for the FIFA World"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980209612193222839) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T09:48Z 43.2K followers, XXX engagements


"South African retail giants Woolworths took to social media on Monday to confirm that no food went to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSAnews/status/1980272339175551116) [@TheSAnews](/creator/x/TheSAnews) 2025-10-20T13:58Z 43.1K followers, XXX engagements