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 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | R 397,5M | R 282,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 452,1M | R 306,4M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 0,457% |
| 2024/25 | 0,779% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 148 557 239,00 |
| Finance | R 70 434 599,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 66 019 227,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 30 311 349,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 19 978 907,00 |
| Roads | R 11 439 793,00 |
| Sewerage | R 11 398 725,00 |
| Property Services | R 8 555 822,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 7 004 641,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 6 264 586,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 3 815 649,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 3 709 992,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 2 961 807,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 334 814,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 2 246 100,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 1 920 982,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 818 351,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 804 933,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 1 156 349,00 |
| Agricultural | R 970 542,00 |
| Legal Services | R 936 263,00 |
| Health Services | R 4 143,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | -R 6 115 637,00 |
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 | 0,457% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 5,945 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -40,896% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |