Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11
Northern Cape / C / DC45
John Taolo Gaetsewe
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 141,5M2023/24
Reported revenueR 123,5MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,172%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage14,489 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 170,1M | R 162,9M |
| 2023/24 | R 141,5M | R 123,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 136,2M | R 130,2M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 0,172% |
| 2024/25 | 0,406% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 28 034 459,00 |
| Finance | R 16 437 340,00 |
| Asset Management | R 13 187 056,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 10 102 985,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 9 963 426,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 9 519 421,00 |
| Health Services | R 8 294 477,00 |
| Housing | R 7 171 918,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 7 093 921,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 5 315 361,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 215 583,00 |
| Human Resources | R 4 629 743,00 |
| Information Technology | R 4 547 631,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 3 998 871,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 3 714 657,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 302 578,00 |
| Legal Services | R 1 462 494,00 |
| Risk Management | R 495 447,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceQualified
Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,172% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 14,489 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -14,565% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |