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 409,4M | R 353,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 579,4M | R 566,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 589,3M | R 432,1M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,303% |
| 2023/24 | 0,243% |
| 2024/25 | 1,181% |
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 226 113 837,00 |
| Finance | R 113 662 351,00 |
| Roads | R 52 431 492,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 37 133 602,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 30 522 611,00 |
| Asset Management | R 29 183 963,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 27 878 704,00 |
| Human Resources | R 23 258 268,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 15 337 724,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 9 096 361,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 5 914 315,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 3 585 326,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 3 075 137,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 736 799,00 |
| Housing | R 732 656,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 348 107,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 259 126,00 |
| Governance Function | R 91 447,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 54 531,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 14 120,00 |
| Information Technology | R 10 744,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 494,00 |
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 | 0,243% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -3,337 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,308% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |