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.
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 1,2B | R 1,2B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,6B | R 1,3B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,7B | R 1,4B |
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Water Distribution | R 741 404 813,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 248 471 976,00 |
| Finance | R 230 163 862,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 129 726 436,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 117 509 453,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 99 884 073,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 15 243 054,00 |
| Support to Local Municipalities | R 10 771 370,00 |
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 | -3,504 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -23,71% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |