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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2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17
Eastern Cape / B / EC145
Walter Sisulu
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 579,4M2023/24
Reported revenueR 566,4MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,243%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-3,337 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 409,4M | R 353,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 579,4M | R 566,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 589,3M | R 432,1M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,303% |
| 2023/24 | 0,243% |
| 2024/25 | 1,181% |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | 0,243% | 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. |