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 / EC157
King Sabata Dalindyebo
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 1,8B2023/24
Reported revenueR 1,6BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio4,058%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-0,572 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
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Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 1,6B | R 1,4B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,8B | R 1,6B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,8B | R 1,7B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,11% |
| 2023/24 | 4,058% |
| 2024/25 | 4,505% |
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 581 780 690,00 |
| Roads | R 317 390 961,00 |
| Finance | R 211 585 682,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 136 868 633,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 88 840 978,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 84 560 488,00 |
| Asset Management | R 55 197 509,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 51 528 786,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 46 948 137,00 |
| Human Resources | R 22 117 612,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 21 775 298,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 21 038 443,00 |
| Information Technology | R 20 155 114,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 15 358 425,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 14 979 193,00 |
| Legal Services | R 13 879 886,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 11 512 698,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 10 963 770,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 9 739 252,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 9 454 551,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 7 940 675,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 7 028 239,00 |
| Governance Function | R 6 342 185,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 6 120 074,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 5 861 556,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 5 105 296,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 822 972,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 4 432 023,00 |
| Housing | R 2 790 994,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 2 611 611,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 2 301 198,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 223 745,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 2 204 797,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 550 758,00 |
| Informal Settlements | R 1 508 279,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 139 024,00 |
| Regional Planning and Development | R 551 899,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 264 000,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 4,058% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,572 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -13,509% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |