MDN NEWS engagement report
@MDNnewss - 359K followers on X
Measured over 12 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 6, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 27 interactions against 359K followers, an engagement rate of 0.008%. Measured over 12 original posts, its engagement rate beats 30% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 4.3K times each, and 0.632% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 1.19% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 2.3 posts a day over the last 30 days, though only 17% of days saw any activity at all. Most posts go out around 19:00 UTC, and Monday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 12 posts sampled, 75% carry an image or video and 25% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 955 interactions, about 35x its own typical post.
Measured over 12 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 6, 2026.
Compared with accounts its own size
MDN NEWS's engagement rate beats 30% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 10 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 36% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.008%, MDN NEWS sits above the 10th percentile of the 206,310 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the bottom 25% band, which runs below 0.025%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.025% |
| 50th percentile | 0.143% |
| 75th percentile | 0.68% |
| 90th percentile | 2.56% |
| 99th percentile | 82.4% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 19:00 UTC, and Monday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 75% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 25% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 75% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 25% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts.
- Its average post runs 1157 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- Sep 2, 202635x their median
🚨 BREAKING NEWS | The State has asked the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court to issue a warrant of arrest for General Feroz Khan after he failed to appear in court today. Khan, who is accused number two in the matter, was reportedly unable to attend court due to illness. His defence submitted medical records in support of his absence. Tensions escalated during heated exchanges over disclosure, with the defence accusing the State of paralysing its case by failing to provide the charge sheet. State prosecutor Advocate Nceba Ntelwa hit back, arguing that the delays were caused by Khan’s defence after he allegedly refused to unlock his cellphone for investigators. The dispute was subsequently taken on appeal. The case has been postponed to 27 November, pending a decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal. #madlangacommission
- Sep 12, 202612x their median
🚨 BREAKING NEWS | MDNtv EXCLUSIVE “I HAVE ACCESS TO MY PHONE AGAIN” A voice note obtained exclusively by MDNtv captures murder accused Tiffany Meek confronting her father from prison after he commented “Sho!” beneath a TikTok video discussing a charge against her. Meek describes his comment as “shocking” and warns that it is “not only hurting me, but it’s hurting my case as well”. The exchange takes on added significance after Magistrate Anneline Afrika warned during Meek’s bail ruling that she had the ability to influence witnesses, “especially her family”. 📱 The recording also deepens unanswered questions about Meek’s communications from custody and follows MDNtv’s investigation into messages discussing how a cellphone was allegedly brought into prison. The Department of Correctional Services has yet to respond to MDNtv’s questions.
- Oct 5, 20265.6x their median
SIBIYA CASE: DEFENCE CLAIMS FALLOUT WITH MR M LED TO FALSE ALLEGATIONS — STATE DISPUTES IT https://t.co/lSPj8Iim8x via @YouTube
- Sep 2, 20265.2x their median
NOW 🚨 Tension is mounting inside the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court as the uncle and siblings of TMPD Constable Peter Nonyane await a forceful bail argument from his attorney, Hlawu Maluleke, this afternoon. Proceedings were unable to begin on time because State prosecutor Martin Molekwane was attending to a separate case. Nonyane and his wife, attorney Charlotte Tibana, face 43 counts of fraud, money laundering and theft allegedly involving funds from six deceased estates.
- Oct 4, 20264.6x their median
MISSING 🚨 Search Continues For Missing Randpark Ridge Teen Paige Reyneke Police and the family of 14-year-old Paige Reyneke are appealing to the public for information after she went missing in the early hours of Saturday, 3 October. Paige was last seen between 02:45 and 03:00 at Chicago’s Night Club at Honeycrest Shopping Centre in Randpark Ridge. She is described as petite, with pale skin and green eyes. Paige has alopecia and was wearing a medium-length dark chestnut-brown wig, a tiger-print skirt, a black tube top and a black hoodie when she disappeared. According to her family, Paige had been at Montecasino earlier that evening before taking an Uber to Chicago Night Club. She was reportedly intoxicated and was last seen with three adult men believed to be in their late 20s or early 30s. The men reportedly left in a black or grey vehicle, possibly a Volkswagen or Honda. Anyone who was at Montecasino, Chicago’s, Honeycrest or in the Randpark Ridge area between midnight and 03:30 is urged to check CCTV, dashcam footage, photographs or videos that may have captured Paige or the vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to contact Paige’s father, Garth Reyneke, on 063 827 5786, or the police. The family has appealed to members of the public not to approach or confront anyone they believe may be involved, but to provide any information directly to the authorities.
- Oct 3, 20264.6x their median
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Thami Ndlala Foundation Calls for Probe Into Midrand Police Handling of Case The Thami Ndlala Foundation has called for an independent investigation into how Midrand police handled a case against businessman Thami Ndlala, alleging an “arrest first, investigate later” approach and raising questions about the involvement of senior Gauteng police officials. In a statement issued today, Saturday, the foundation said it was responding to allegations made by media personality Blue Mbombo and subsequent court proceedings. It identified the matter as CAS 391/08/26 at Midrand Police Station. The foundation questioned whether proper procedures were followed and whether personal relationships or outside influence affected the handling of the case. It specifically raised concerns about Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Fred Kekana, who it said was understood to have an association with Tebogo Nokwane and his associates. The foundation stressed that it was not accusing any police official of criminal misconduct but said the circumstances warranted an independent probe into possible improper influence, preferential treatment or conflicts of interest. It also criticised what it described as an “arrest first, investigate later” approach, saying allegations appeared to have been escalated into police action before a proper investigation. Mbombo went public on Friday, alleging months of death threats, verbal abuse and emotional torment, and said Ndlala had allegedly hired people to intimidate her. She said threats were eventually directed at her child, prompting her to open a SAPS case and obtain an interim protection order. Ndlala has denied the allegations and said he would address the matter through legal processes. The foundation said the allegations should be properly investigated and tested in court. SAPS, Kekana, Mbombo and Nokwane had not publicly responded to the foundation’s latest statement at the time of publication. The allegations against the police officials remain unproven.
- Sep 1, 20263.8x their median
Mosimane responds to Broos over agent and club owner claims New Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has responded to Hugo Broos' recent comments about agents and club owners allegedly influencing player selection. Mosimane was officially unveiled as the new Bafana head coach on Tuesday morning. The announcement was made during a press briefing at SAFA House. Broos had warned that Bafana could "go five years back in time" following his departure. The Belgian also claimed that club owners and player agents had previously tried to influence coaches over player selection. Broos said he had removed those individuals when they attempted to interfere. Mosimane, however, refused to engage in a public disagreement with his predecessor. Instead, he chose to focus on his new responsibilities as Bafana coach. "I will answer the questions related to my job, which is coaching," Mosimane said. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach also had positive words for Broos. Mosimane said he had recognised and praised Broos' work long before his return to the national team. "I think way before I have recognised and praised Hugo Broos for what he's done," he said. "I appreciate the work Broos has done and everyone else has done before my return to Bafana Bafana." Mosimane believes Broos has left the national team in a strong position. "He has laid very good foundations for us. He has done exceptionally well," Mosimane said. He stressed that his praise for Broos was not simply because he had taken over the job. "I'm not saying it today only, I've said it before. He has put a good foundation for me." Mosimane also acknowledged the contributions of everyone who worked with Bafana before his return. He now faces the task of building on those foundations as he begins his second spell in charge of the national team.
- Sep 2, 20262.9x their median
HAPPENING NOW | Stuart James Sharnick has finally launched his formal bail application after spending several nights behind bars. The application is currently being heard in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, where the State is opposing his release on bail. Sharnick has remained in custody since his previous court appearance. #MadlangaCommission
- Oct 5, 20262.4x their median
WATCH: FADIEL ADAMS: “MADLANGA COMMISSION COULD SHOCK THIS COUNTRY” https://t.co/glTWpKDzu7 via @YouTube
- Sep 2, 20261.5x their median
đź”´ LIVE: MADLANGA COMMISSION HEARINGS | 02 SEPT 2026 https://t.co/BLDbq2zBo3
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 27 interactions against 359K followers, an engagement rate of 0.008%. Measured over 12 original posts, its engagement rate beats 30% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 4.3K times each, and 0.632% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 1.19% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 2.3 posts a day over the last 30 days, though only 17% of days saw any activity at all. Most posts go out around 19:00 UTC, and Monday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 12 posts sampled, 75% carry an image or video and 25% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 955 interactions, about 35x its own typical post.
- What is MDN NEWS's engagement rate on X?
- MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) has an engagement rate of 0.008%, based on the median interactions across 12 original posts from the last 30 days against 359,139 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.008%, MDN NEWS sits above the 10th percentile of the 206,310 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @MDNnewss have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 30% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts), which puts it in the middle of its size range group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @MDNnewss post?
- Most posts go out around 19:00 UTC, and Monday is its busiest day, at roughly 2.3 posts per day across the measured window.