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
Western Cape / C / DC4
Garden Route
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 468,1M2023/24
Reported revenueR 434,8MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,931%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage4,711 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 433,7M | R 415,9M |
| 2023/24 | R 468,1M | R 434,8M |
| 2024/25 | R 490,7M | R 459,2M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,008% |
| 2023/24 | 0,931% |
| 2024/25 | 3,373% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 185 622 134,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 53 429 450,00 |
| Health Services | R 36 746 328,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 25 552 077,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 21 645 094,00 |
| Human Resources | R 20 790 847,00 |
| Finance | R 20 666 092,00 |
| Information Technology | R 16 440 449,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 11 424 054,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 10 507 720,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 8 571 526,00 |
| Legal Services | R 7 967 663,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 6 579 210,00 |
| Property Services | R 6 105 093,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 6 000 452,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 5 065 427,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 4 352 386,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 3 922 228,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 095 562,00 |
| Public Transport | R 3 040 750,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 2 745 488,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 2 696 760,00 |
| Tourism | R 1 827 072,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 1 352 216,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 043 020,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 603 618,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 327 022,00 |
| Population Development | R 19 380,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Unqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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 | 0,931% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 4,711 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -7,674% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |