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 12 494 521,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 241 133,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 9 326 164,00 |
| Health Services | R 5 556 537,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 5 013 083,00 |
| Finance | R 4 804 540,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 970 522,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 2 595 836,00 |
| Support to Local Municipalities | R 2 529 831,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 2 355 049,00 |
| Human Resources | R 1 831 119,00 |
| Property Services | R 1 769 906,00 |
| Tourism | R 1 760 601,00 |
| Indigenous Forests | R 1 461 860,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 1 165 769,00 |
| Governance Function | R 980 068,00 |
| Housing | R 722 284,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 703 659,00 |
| Information Technology | R 558 586,00 |
| Asset Management | R 2 000,00 |
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 | 2,943% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 9,063 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | 6,527% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |