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# ![@Sowetan1981 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::141163282.png) @Sowetan1981 Sowetan

Sowetan posts on X about murder, van der, chicago fire, manchester united the most. They currently have XXXXXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  XXXX% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  XXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX% [finance](/list/finance)  XXXX% [premier league](/list/premier-league)  XXXX% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands)  XXXX% [stocks](/list/stocks)  XXXX% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  XXXX% [champions league](/list/champions-league)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[murder](/topic/murder) #241, [van der](/topic/van-der) 5.62%, [chicago fire](/topic/chicago-fire) #95, [manchester united](/topic/manchester-united) #1707, [hawks](/topic/hawks) 2.25%, [education](/topic/education) 2.25%, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) 1.12%, [visa](/topic/visa) 1.12%, [cape town](/topic/cape-town) 1.12%, [inflation](/topic/inflation) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"President Donald Trumps administration officially launched his Trump Gold Card visa programme on Wednesday to provide a pathway with a steep price for non-US citizens to get expedited permission to live in the US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999049014428496288)  2025-12-11T09:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"More active law enforcement is needed to deal with the years-long failure to protect travellers leaving the airport in Cape Town says Andre Snyman of eBlockwatch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999086764867395666)  2025-12-11T12:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Lekompo artist Shebeshxt at Polokwane magistrates court. It was revealed in court that the man he allegedly shot on October XX is still in hospital. Video: Sontaga Letshelele"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1994101971687522811)  2025-11-27T17:52Z 1.2M followers, 57.5K engagements


"In November 2025 new vehicle sales in SA increased by XXXX% year-on-year reaching 54896 units attributed to easing inflation lower fuel prices favourable interest rates and improved fiscal conditions following a credit rating upgrade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1995591482083061843)  2025-12-01T20:31Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Tembisa Hospital operations manager Zacharia Chisele breaks down in the Pretoria magistrates court where he is charged with allegedly attempting to bribe a Hawks official probing the R2bn looted from the facility. Video: @Koena_xM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1995811040819392650)  2025-12-02T11:03Z 1.2M followers, 251.2K engagements


"WATCH ANC NEC member Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma urges African countries to trade among themselves as the party opens its national general council. #ANCNGC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1997973251742642340)  2025-12-08T10:15Z 1.2M followers, 16.8K engagements


"WATCH Police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola says three people have been identified as persons of interest in the murder of Witness D. While one has been taken in for questioning. @MimieShana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998088933608181840)  2025-12-08T17:54Z 1.2M followers, 4663 engagements


"WATCH Police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola visits the home of slain Witness D Marius van Der Merwe. He also met with Brakpan investigators for an update on the murder case. @MimieShana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998093788481474921)  2025-12-08T18:14Z 1.2M followers, 3395 engagements


"Three people of interest have been identified in the murder case of Madlanga commission witness Marius van der Merwe and one has been taken in for questioning says national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998112846010274164)  2025-12-08T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 1138 engagements


"National police commissioner Gen Fanie Masemola says the car believed to have been used in the murder of Marius van der Merwe the man who was known as Witness D during his testimony at the Madlanga commission was found abandoned among shacks in Alexandra. @MimieShana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998114245381152967)  2025-12-08T19:35Z 1.2M followers, 1870 engagements


"Volkswagen which includes the Porsche and Audi brands has been squeezed by tariffs on US imports and fierce competition in China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998120816458744115)  2025-12-08T20:01Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Marius van der Merwe's widow Leanne took to TikTok sharing videos and pictures and expressing the unbearable difficulty of accepting her new reality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998302254059638936)  2025-12-09T08:02Z 1.2M followers, 1154 engagements


"Sibusiso Nogqolas desperate attempts to escape the locked car and calls for help went unheeded the East London regional court heard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998324364971012594)  2025-12-09T09:30Z 1.2M followers, 2010 engagements


"Bafana Bafana's Mohau Nkota is optimistic about their chances in the next year's World Cup where they are placed in Group A alongside Mexico and South Korea. @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998325869304054111)  2025-12-09T09:36Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"OPINION Loyiso Masuku and Zohran Mamdani have risen to significant political positions in Johannesburg and New York City respectively representing a shift in the political landscape of these major urban centers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998361988573913184)  2025-12-09T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 2304 engagements


"Cape Towns ongoing cycle of gang violence has again placed children in the crosshairs prompting civil rights organisations and political leaders to call for urgent government intervention"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998384639879135672)  2025-12-09T13:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW: Locals reveal site where bakkie linked to murder of Madlanga inquiry witness is notoriously used by criminals Dead bodies a Ferrari and money safe were previously recovered on the same spot says community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998466605211160693)  2025-12-09T18:55Z 1.2M followers, 4491 engagements


"Cape Towns ongoing cycle of gang violence has again placed children in the crosshairs prompting civil rights organisations and political leaders to call for urgent government intervention"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998475233729069237)  2025-12-09T19:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"A husband and father working as an e-hailing driver was kidnapped and locked inside his vehicle while his assailants used drugs before he was murdered in a stabbing frenzy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998491053104492980)  2025-12-09T20:32Z 1.2M followers, 4452 engagements


"Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 59-year-old Flagstaff school principal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998641329384161509)  2025-12-10T06:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"A group of XXX Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued from kidnappers were set to be reunited with their families on Tuesday after undergoing medical checks in central Niger state the Christian Association of Nigeria said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998686627904823404)  2025-12-10T09:30Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has slammed Mbekezeli Mbokazis transfer to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire saying its a wrong move for the young defender. @RealNevilleK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998784655051329963)  2025-12-10T15:59Z 1.2M followers, 1123 engagements


"Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals trade wars and growing scepticism about electric vehicle infrastructure and costs a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998958782542475309)  2025-12-11T03:31Z 1.2M followers, 1136 engagements


"Minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube addressed members of the media following the identification of a matric exam breach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999025122988970309)  2025-12-11T07:55Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Kaizer Chiefs DDC coach Dillon Sheppard reflects on their recent UK trip where they thumped Manchester United 3-1 in one of the three fixtures they were involved in there. Video: @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999029624353796512)  2025-12-11T08:12Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Kaizer Chiefs DDC coach Dillon Sheppard reflects on their recent UK trip where they thumped Manchester United 3-1 in one of the three fixtures they were involved in there. Video: @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999030305253122257)  2025-12-11T08:15Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"The office of the Gauteng premier has revealed that over XXX foreign nationals are employed in the provinces education department and over XXX in the health department. @Koena_xM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998352477792477401)  2025-12-09T11:22Z 1.2M followers, 87.9K engagements


"WATCH Joburg MMC for public safety Mgcini Tshwaku is at a pharmacy in Orange Grove where officials have discovered the illegal distribution of medication. Video: @J_chabalala"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998702522685333802)  2025-12-10T10:33Z 1.2M followers, 3938 engagements


"A person who opened an assault case against Lekompo artist Shebeshxt which was allegedly withdrawn after mediation was not a party to the process and wants to resuscitate the case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998773449162961187)  2025-12-10T15:15Z 1.2M followers, 27.8K engagements


"The department of transport faces a backlog of 70000 driving licence cards due to a printer breakdown earlier in the year. An agreement with home affairs' government printing works is in place for an interim printing solution. @Koena_xM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999388762086998063)  2025-12-12T08:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Robbers forced their way into a bus depot in Ekurhuleni tied the security guards up and made off with the tyres rims nuts and spares while vandalising some of the buses in the process. @J_chabalala Video: Supplied"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1983823568371859548)  2025-10-30T09:09Z 1.2M followers, 49.6K engagements


"WATCH Heavy rain fierce winds hail and excessive lightning and thunder wreaked havoc in parts of Gauteng this weekend with the SA Weather Service warning that more severe conditions are expected in the coming week. @Koena_xM Videos: Supplied"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1995469596275409084)  2025-12-01T12:26Z 1.2M followers, 2294 engagements


"An investigating officer in the attempted murder case against Lekompo artist Shebeshxt has told a court that police have been aware of the musicians involvement in crime as far back as 2015 including two attempted murder cases that are still pending"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998026023917494669)  2025-12-08T13:45Z 1.2M followers, 34.3K engagements


"WATCH Lekompo artist Shebeshxt real name Lehlohonolo Chauke arrives at the Polokwane magistrate's court for the continuation of his bail application. He faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting a fan in October. Video: Sontaga Letshelele"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998693656027439121)  2025-12-10T09:57Z 1.2M followers, 23.6K engagements


"Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the public and media should not assume that the murder of Marius van der Merwe who appeared as Witness D at the Madlanga commission was in any way linked to the inquiry. @Koena_xM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998731928015364230)  2025-12-10T12:30Z 1.2M followers, 1543 engagements


"Mike Sandlana the leader of the IPH Church who was arrested for allegedly bribing a judge to rule in his favour in a long-standing church succession dispute says he will plead not guilty to the XX corruption and money-laundering charges. @Moloi_Herman1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998743251218735203)  2025-12-10T13:15Z 1.2M followers, 2621 engagements


"WATCH Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has slammed defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for missing his flight and arriving late for camp in Pretoria. Broos also questioned whether the 20-year-olds move to US side Chicago Fire is in his best interest. Video: @RealNevilleK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998783614813716686)  2025-12-10T15:55Z 1.2M followers, 2425 engagements


"WATCH Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has slammed defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for missing his flight and arriving late for camp in Pretoria. Broos also questioned whether the 20-year-olds move to US side Chicago Fire is in his best interest. Video: @RealNevilleK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998783630378749966)  2025-12-10T15:55Z 1.2M followers, 1379 engagements


"Theres something about summer that inspires a fresh start whether its reviving tired outdoor furniture repainting your kitchen cabinets or giving your garden a planet-friendly glow-up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998799882958811634)  2025-12-10T17:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Emerging Chinese brands like BYD are challenging legacy carmakers by offering affordable electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles such as the Sealion X priced under R500000"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998815815202705675)  2025-12-10T18:03Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic has laid bare their plans to have a mini preseason camp during the Afcon-induced break vowing the Rockets will come back stronger from this hiatus. @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998830078684442870)  2025-12-10T19:00Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Positioned against rivals such as the Ford Ranger Toyota Hilux Isuzu D-Max and VW Amarok the Chinese newcomer is said to blend rugged ability with modern design"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998839158182154356)  2025-12-10T19:36Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"A case of murder has been opened. Police say charges against the father cannot be ruled out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999013432918462954)  2025-12-11T07:08Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Stats SA says poverty in the country has declined by XXX% since 2006. However XX million people were still considered poor in 2023 using the food poverty line. @Koena_xM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999090538352713763)  2025-12-11T12:15Z 1.2M followers, 1043 engagements


"The Hawks in Gauteng are seeking assistance in finding the people who murdered Sgt Nonjabulo Sharon Mogale a police officer who was ambushed and gunned down in August 2021 while doing crime prevention operations in Tembisa. @Moloi_Herman1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999119749536493650)  2025-12-11T14:11Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Jiangling Motors Corporation has returned to the local market under Salvador Caetano South Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999193408825327679)  2025-12-11T19:03Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"The SA Guild of Mobility Journalists has unveiled the XX semifinalists for the 2026 SA Car of the Year (Coty) competition. The 40th instalment of the annual contest draws its entries from vehicles introduced in 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999223826454884526)  2025-12-11T21:04Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"A mother of two has died in hospital of her injuries after she was hit by a taxi during the Soweto Marathon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999468025632948449)  2025-12-12T13:15Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe says renewing the ANC is not a one night stand but a long term commitment. #ANCNGC @J_chabalala"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998011229160255661)  2025-12-08T12:46Z 1.2M followers, 52.2K engagements


"The shadow of Mohamed Salahs bust-up with Liverpool hung over the team as they faced Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday and the Egyptian forwards situation looks a long way from being resolved after they eked out a narrow 1-0 win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1998861288726827395)  2025-12-10T21:04Z 1.2M followers, 1065 engagements


"Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge coach Dillon Sheppard is hopeful that their UK trip experience where they defeated Manchester United and drew with Leeds United and QPR will help them win a second consecutive reserve league title. @Sihle_NdebeleSK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999036525674418220)  2025-12-11T08:40Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"WATCH Lekompo star Shebeshxt was back in the Polokwane magistrates court on Thursday. His lawyer claimed his release on bail would bring joy and celebration. He is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a fan in October"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999179190331908420)  2025-12-11T18:07Z 1.2M followers, 64.2K engagements


"A neighbour of a 19-year-old man who was shot dead during the Shaun XXX street bash in Soweto and witnessed the incident says criminality among young boys in the township has become a fashion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Sowetan1981/status/1999494453204320745)  2025-12-12T15:00Z 1.2M followers, 1905 engagements