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.
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Eastern Cape / B / EC105
Ndlambe
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 569,1M2022/23
Reported revenueR 503,9MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,756%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-1,603 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 569,1M | R 503,9M |
| 2023/24 | R 617,1M | R 522,8M |
| 2024/25 | R 674,7M | R 607,4M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,756% |
| 2023/24 | 2,176% |
| 2024/25 | 2,151% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 107 962 235,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 102 879 767,00 |
| Roads | R 50 599 775,00 |
| Finance | R 43 631 338,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 31 612 480,00 |
| Sewerage | R 29 375 912,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 28 899 163,00 |
| Human Resources | R 20 791 883,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 19 280 664,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 13 234 466,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 12 922 010,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 12 156 381,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 9 899 510,00 |
| Security Services | R 9 523 364,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 8 130 717,00 |
| Governance Function | R 8 097 632,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 8 004 249,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 6 893 714,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 5 107 533,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 4 357 260,00 |
| Housing | R 4 178 263,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 3 961 446,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 3 458 575,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 2 785 302,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 2 221 460,00 |
| Health Services | R 2 133 305,00 |
| Beaches and Jetties | R 2 124 015,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 2 048 003,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 1 784 006,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 1 535 963,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 1 427 102,00 |
| Asset Management | R 1 371 926,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 1 365 792,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 1 271 994,00 |
| Water Storage | R 1 193 197,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 1 076 459,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 554 664,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 432 392,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 400 799,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 397 343,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,756% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,603 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -12,939% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |