Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11
Eastern Cape / B / EC124
Amahlathi
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 298,1M2022/23
Reported revenueR 225MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,687%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage2,839 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 298,1M | R 225M |
| 2023/24 | R 306,1M | R 265,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 317,3M | R 306,9M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,687% |
| 2023/24 | 0,859% |
| 2024/25 | 0,563% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Mayor and Council | R 73 825 943,00 |
| Electricity | R 48 353 195,00 |
| Roads | R 46 189 698,00 |
| Finance | R 39 328 154,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 14 779 645,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 13 233 055,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 989 082,00 |
| Human Resources | R 10 414 769,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 9 066 843,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 6 527 815,00 |
| Information Technology | R 5 895 402,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 3 310 119,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 216 976,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 819 191,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 2 773 875,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 239 392,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 2 200 529,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 1 143 243,00 |
| Asset Management | R 496 396,00 |
| Indigenous Forests | R 135 000,00 |
| Housing | R 121 723,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 2 245,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,687% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 2,839 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -32,452% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |