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 171,3M | R 157,6M |
| 2023/24 | R 208,4M | R 164M |
| 2024/25 | R 213,5M | R 163,4M |
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Mayor and Council | R 50 617 990,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 24 870 437,00 |
| Finance | R 23 410 025,00 |
| Health Services | R 22 908 092,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 19 259 001,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 14 158 567,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 10 207 415,00 |
| Property Services | R 5 311 725,00 |
| Tourism | R 576 450,00 |
| Food Control | R 23 308,00 |
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 | 7,438 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -8,736% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |