Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
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 233,3M | R 225,4M |
| 2023/24 | R 250M | R 229,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 233,9M | R 232,8M |
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 56 322 476,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 42 372 518,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 40 577 120,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 34 316 515,00 |
| Finance | R 33 745 836,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 19 745 709,00 |
| Governance Function | R 6 190 948,00 |
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 | 14,011 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -3,503% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |