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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Gauteng / A / EKU
City of Ekurhuleni
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 51B2022/23
Reported revenueR 49,3BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio4,042%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-0,678 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 51B | R 49,3B |
| 2023/24 | R 53,4B | R 51,6B |
| 2024/25 | R 57,3B | R 54,7B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 4,042% |
| 2023/24 | 5,512% |
| 2024/25 | 5,5% |
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 17 059 839 961,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 13 279 745 954,00 |
| Finance | R 3 251 974 081,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 2 917 346 622,00 |
| Recycling | R 2 105 484 067,00 |
| Roads | R 1 793 933 058,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 1 228 778 605,00 |
| Information Technology | R 964 824 507,00 |
| Health Surveillance and Prevention of Communicable Diseases including immunizations | R 918 604 216,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 911 990 409,00 |
| Property Services | R 852 863 520,00 |
| Public Transport | R 660 898 066,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 610 823 544,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 462 557 463,00 |
| Housing | R 435 493 887,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 429 016 550,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 378 509 693,00 |
| Asset Management | R 319 301 270,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 278 715 866,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 271 697 021,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 267 356 627,00 |
| Health Services | R 266 324 094,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 235 825 548,00 |
| Human Resources | R 194 202 599,00 |
| Risk Management | R 177 705 668,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 151 835 219,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 97 147 036,00 |
| Governance Function | R 70 650 881,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 70 048 899,00 |
| Markets | R 66 066 863,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 63 777 559,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 51 572 083,00 |
| Sewerage | R 50 123 957,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 39 577 494,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 25 527 457,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 18 413 461,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 10 397 425,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 2 990 205,00 |
| Tourism | R 956 633,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 856 988,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 272 762,00 |
| Ambulance | R 210 499,00 |
| Laboratory Services | R 167 638,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 132 999,00 |
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 | 4,042% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,678 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -3,347% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |