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 210,9M | R 172,1M |
| 2023/24 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | R 236,6M | R 199,1M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,746% |
| 2023/24 | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | 1,589% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 80 066 852,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 34 393 633,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 13 103 179,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 11 649 398,00 |
| Roads | R 11 217 510,00 |
| Electricity | R 11 086 748,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 7 688 355,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 6 648 008,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 6 090 218,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 5 292 040,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 4 772 149,00 |
| Sewerage | R 3 921 911,00 |
| Human Resources | R 3 622 283,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 3 029 800,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 348 711,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 194 388,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 115 522,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 1 060 043,00 |
| Housing | R 597 557,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 522 207,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 285 340,00 |
| Health Services | R 118 396,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 29 557,00 |
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 | 0,746% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -4,134 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -22,551% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |