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.
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 256M | R 268,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 268,5M | R 283,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 296,4M | R 295,9M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 122,612% |
| 2023/24 | 90,249% |
| 2024/25 | 9,984% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 120 626 683,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 40 726 971,00 |
| Finance | R 21 758 588,00 |
| Health Services | R 18 048 963,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 16 696 608,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 12 884 257,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 8 896 157,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 8 129 774,00 |
| Human Resources | R 4 527 533,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 3 353 597,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 3 209 747,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 3 143 368,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 718 987,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 736 964,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 1 586 223,00 |
| Electricity | R 494 822,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 90,249% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 7,433 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Operating balance | 5,265% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |