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
North West / C / DC38
Ngaka Modiri Molema
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 1,3B2023/24
Reported revenueR 1BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,768%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage2,768 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 1,6B | R 1B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,3B | R 1B |
| 2024/25 | R 815,1M | R 1,3B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 9,958% |
| 2023/24 | 1,768% |
| 2024/25 | 0,596% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 377 899 120,00 |
| Sewerage | R 176 952 447,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 158 732 525,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 116 033 309,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 114 186 347,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 93 041 693,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 59 553 685,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 42 148 607,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 38 693 709,00 |
| Security Services | R 35 452 197,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 34 800 863,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 19 262 028,00 |
| Roads | R 14 078 442,00 |
| Governance Function | R 10 822 890,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 9 566 955,00 |
| Health Services | R 39 154,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 25 250,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 1 500,00 |
Reporting & compliance
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,768% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 2,768 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -26,27% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |