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.
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 117,7M | R 113,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 122,8M | R 121,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 115,8M | R 115,3M |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 66 250 118,00 |
| Finance | R 14 258 949,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 9 750 070,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 7 350 185,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 5 896 263,00 |
| Health Services | R 5 686 298,00 |
| Human Resources | R 4 195 121,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 2 988 815,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 1 657 067,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 1 570 011,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 193 880,00 |
| Legal Services | R 1 108 174,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 814 293,00 |
| Tourism | R 55 096,00 |
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 | -6,699 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -1,1% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |