Review source values
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 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 816,8M | R 847,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 876,8M | R 908,3M |
| 2024/25 | R 965,1M | R 978,2M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,316% |
| 2023/24 | 1,728% |
| 2024/25 | Not reported |
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 220 889 037,00 |
| Asset Management | R 108 180 967,00 |
| Finance | R 84 371 163,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 71 719 253,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 53 540 500,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 44 508 093,00 |
| Information Technology | R 28 278 734,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 27 568 655,00 |
| Human Resources | R 26 628 081,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 25 692 968,00 |
| Health Services | R 25 007 485,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 24 330 142,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 18 112 869,00 |
| Governance Function | R 13 085 331,00 |
| Population Development | R 8 036 920,00 |
| Legal Services | R 7 212 896,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 6 383 556,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 6 252 169,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 6 089 956,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 3 309 346,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 760 662,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 1 744 713,00 |
| Electricity | R 1 593 480,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 894 409,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 348 875,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 217 880,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 33 134,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 19 900,00 |
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 | 1,316% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 16,936 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | 3,619% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |