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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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 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | R 785,8M | R 513,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 893,5M | R 575,6M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 0,334% |
| 2024/25 | 0,779% |
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 359 527 061,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 75 936 865,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 69 705 113,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 68 420 003,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 46 436 850,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 43 221 170,00 |
| Finance | R 37 526 979,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 27 290 443,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 25 817 280,00 |
| Governance Function | R 19 284 609,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 7 416 294,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 7 146 927,00 |
| Support to Local Municipalities | R 3 317 743,00 |
| Asset Management | -R 5 206 621,00 |
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 | 0,334% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 13,419 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -52,964% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |