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 / EC129
Raymond Mhlaba
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 781,5M2023/24
Reported revenueR 523,2MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio2,023%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-10,566 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 431,1M | R 517,6M |
| 2023/24 | R 781,5M | R 523,2M |
| 2024/25 | R 558M | R 686,4M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,663% |
| 2023/24 | 2,023% |
| 2024/25 | 1,294% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 197 989 430,00 |
| Electricity | R 157 185 739,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 146 338 459,00 |
| Finance | R 88 759 386,00 |
| Human Resources | R 49 926 297,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 42 791 044,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 27 660 738,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 25 106 846,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 15 186 547,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 12 277 328,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 6 482 242,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 5 202 851,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 4 824 896,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 966 154,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 383 368,00 |
| Governance Function | R 258 400,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 194 939,00 |
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 | 2,023% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -10,566 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -49,369% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |