Review source values
Reported asset values, cash or the repairs-to-asset ratio triggered a quality check. An unusual asset base or a source classification change may explain this. Raw arithmetic remains visible; the resilience score is withheld.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported asset values, cash or the repairs-to-asset ratio triggered a quality check. An unusual asset base or a source classification change may explain this. Raw arithmetic remains visible; the resilience score is withheld.
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 162,5M | R 148,6M |
| 2023/24 | R 164,6M | R 160,6M |
| 2024/25 | R 176,7M | R 169,3M |
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 33 130 070,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 27 013 573,00 |
| Population Development | R 25 099 340,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 23 004 357,00 |
| Finance | R 22 493 076,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 19 789 783,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 4 624 504,00 |
| Agricultural | R 3 986 420,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 1 842 637,00 |
| Roads | R 1 095 477,00 |
| Laboratory Services | R 911 726,00 |
| Governance Function | R 683 911,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 662 893,00 |
| Asset Management | R 185 522,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 107 487,00 |
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 | -0,02 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,528% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |