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 1,6B | R 1,4B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,8B | R 1,6B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,8B | R 1,7B |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,11% |
| 2023/24 | 4,058% |
| 2024/25 | 4,505% |
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 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 |
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 | 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. |