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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North West / C / DC38
Ngaka Modiri Molema
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 1,6B2022/23
Reported revenueR 1BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio9,958%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage1,132 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Distribution | R 541 318 259,00 |
| Finance | R 305 494 817,00 |
| Sewerage | R 252 372 743,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 174 425 647,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 131 404 642,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 36 012 120,00 |
| Roads | R 34 176 184,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 28 308 142,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 26 408 733,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 20 730 812,00 |
| Health Services | R 14 048 364,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 13 939 751,00 |
| Governance Function | R 10 122 648,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 9 554 898,00 |
| Security Services | R 2 981 151,00 |
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 | 9,958% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 1,132 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -58,689% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |