Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 69,1M | R 72,4M |
| 2023/24 | R 100M | R 69,2M |
| 2024/25 | R 76M | R 68,8M |
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 23 888 867,00 |
| Electricity | R 16 456 815,00 |
| Finance | R 15 029 105,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 11 691 304,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 10 553 914,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 9 385 507,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 6 335 704,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 4 950 134,00 |
| Human Resources | R 1 677 884,00 |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | Not reported | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 17,632 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -44,493% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |