Follow the evidence
Compare matched annual figures, audit outcomes and underlying Treasury records before drawing conclusions.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Compare matched annual figures, audit outcomes and underlying Treasury records before drawing conclusions.
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 70,3M | R 74,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 69,8M | R 74,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 81,2M | R 85,7M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,85% |
| 2023/24 | 2,943% |
| 2024/25 | 3,853% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 14 022 117,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 10 966 008,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 8 964 439,00 |
| Finance | R 6 420 343,00 |
| Health Services | R 5 100 345,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 4 941 326,00 |
| Support to Local Municipalities | R 2 760 106,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 2 456 657,00 |
| Indigenous Forests | R 2 425 278,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 2 405 968,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 341 085,00 |
| Tourism | R 1 785 695,00 |
| Property Services | R 1 649 978,00 |
| Housing | R 1 117 805,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 1 086 570,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 015 881,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 706 506,00 |
| Information Technology | R 459 365,00 |
| Asset Management | R 244,00 |
| Human Resources | -R 349 333,00 |
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 | 5,85% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 6,246 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | 5,115% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |