Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11
Eastern Cape / C / DC10
Sarah Baartman
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 138,4M2022/23
Reported revenueR 126,9MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,764%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage18,916 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 138,4M | R 126,9M |
| 2023/24 | R 180,6M | R 155,6M |
| 2024/25 | R 155,8M | R 131,2M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,764% |
| 2023/24 | 2,905% |
| 2024/25 | 3,373% |
Where expenditure goes
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
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| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Mayor and Council | R 18 494 641,00 |
| Health Services | R 18 200 427,00 |
| Finance | R 15 849 275,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 15 004 246,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 10 452 704,00 |
| Tourism | R 8 329 476,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 8 236 802,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 8 085 901,00 |
| Asset Management | R 5 406 568,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 5 262 701,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 5 024 761,00 |
| Information Technology | R 3 720 095,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 285 604,00 |
| Human Resources | R 3 099 441,00 |
| Property Services | R 2 281 604,00 |
| Roads | R 1 872 652,00 |
| Legal Services | R 1 594 356,00 |
| Security Services | R 1 503 878,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 1 154 292,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 832 945,00 |
| Housing | R 506 132,00 |
| Support to Local Municipalities | R 172 963,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 49 490,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,764% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 18,916 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -9,114% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |