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 467,7M | R 280,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 396,3M | R 326M |
| 2024/25 | R 421,6M | R 288,8M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,201% |
| 2023/24 | 0,371% |
| 2024/25 | 0,719% |
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 116 376 772,00 |
| Roads | R 90 375 966,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 68 649 993,00 |
| Finance | R 60 623 664,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 30 583 608,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 27 334 304,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 15 549 960,00 |
| Asset Management | R 9 713 769,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 7 986 413,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 7 391 674,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 5 695 353,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 5 649 169,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 4 304 915,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 716 186,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 3 029 808,00 |
| Housing | R 2 415 883,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 2 270 949,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 021 943,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 176 153,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 1 127 274,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 594 002,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 523 923,00 |
| Information Technology | R 264 219,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 232 555,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 49 788,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 23 012,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 19 826,00 |
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 | 1,201% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,883 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -66,629% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |