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 1,6B2022/23
Reported revenueR 1,4BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio5,11%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-1,597 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 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 514 884 410,00 |
| Roads | R 270 346 111,00 |
| Finance | R 135 102 451,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 124 574 532,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 83 453 233,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 77 228 058,00 |
| Asset Management | R 65 358 825,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 47 049 359,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 46 839 890,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 45 907 698,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 21 337 342,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 940 693,00 |
| Human Resources | R 19 043 737,00 |
| Legal Services | R 15 171 392,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 14 896 738,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 13 734 468,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 12 388 737,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 10 938 928,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 9 883 021,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 8 922 748,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 7 894 235,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 7 489 794,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 6 839 967,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 6 399 330,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 664 707,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 4 814 799,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 4 501 414,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 803 973,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 3 442 179,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 2 731 195,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 137 191,00 |
| Housing | R 1 811 925,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 650 804,00 |
| Informal Settlements | R 1 372 164,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 910 257,00 |
| Risk Management | R 774 037,00 |
| Regional Planning and Development | R 440 528,00 |
| 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 | 5,11% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,597 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -13,151% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |