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 317,7M | R 280,8M |
| 2023/24 | R 346,4M | R 293,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 402,3M | R 278,6M |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Distribution | R 82 212 705,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 75 023 528,00 |
| Finance | R 69 316 558,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 26 816 053,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 18 087 973,00 |
| Roads | R 16 592 982,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 11 645 265,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 9 905 785,00 |
| Electricity | R 6 872 999,00 |
| Sewerage | R 6 786 280,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 5 924 051,00 |
| Health Services | R 3 755 636,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 3 091 634,00 |
| Information Technology | R 3 044 758,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 2 674 475,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 2 487 588,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 1 401 367,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 281 209,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 177 920,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 107 785,00 |
| Billboards | R 100 000,00 |
| Property Services | R 64 448,00 |
| Asset Management | R 24 650,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 5 510,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 5 247,00 |
| Child Care Facilities | R 2 582,00 |
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 | -2,54 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -18,178% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |