South Africa’s municipal finances, made public /Read our methodology
Trends & history

One year is a snapshot. History tells a story.

Follow the money, the maintenance and the audit record through time. Read the trajectory alongside the reporting gaps, then trace each figure to its source.

Build your historical viewFinancial years end in June. The year entered is the ending year.

Verified audits & accountability coverage: 2010/11–2023/24. Individual years and municipalities may have gaps.

Explore full history

Reported uses the available population each year. Consistent keeps only municipalities with the required inputs in every selected year.