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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 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 51B | R 49,3B |
| 2023/24 | R 53,4B | R 51,6B |
| 2024/25 | R 57,3B | R 54,7B |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 4,042% |
| 2023/24 | 5,512% |
| 2024/25 | 5,5% |
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 20 800 088 506,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 10 913 495 285,00 |
| Finance | R 3 521 972 613,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 3 453 955 527,00 |
| Recycling | R 2 037 152 718,00 |
| Roads | R 1 775 906 856,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 1 399 203 741,00 |
| Information Technology | R 964 895 324,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 936 815 371,00 |
| Health Surveillance and Prevention of Communicable Diseases including immunizations | R 924 517 590,00 |
| Property Services | R 793 729 460,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 633 323 077,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 623 265 302,00 |
| Public Transport | R 566 075 496,00 |
| Housing | R 550 212 950,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 415 918 850,00 |
| Asset Management | R 401 724 370,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 388 399 165,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 349 958 327,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 315 957 549,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 292 401 295,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 289 394 699,00 |
| Health Services | R 268 118 002,00 |
| Human Resources | R 186 332 220,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 159 815 878,00 |
| Risk Management | R 135 199 519,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 77 441 682,00 |
| Governance Function | R 70 125 692,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 68 506 193,00 |
| Sewerage | R 56 709 127,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 39 748 080,00 |
| Markets | R 30 850 783,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 29 559 770,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 28 144 855,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 27 745 949,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 7 067 521,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 833 242,00 |
| Tourism | R 1 670 570,00 |
| Laboratory Services | R 1 518 193,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 402 816,00 |
| Ambulance | R 112 601,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 61 320,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 10 048,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | -R 91 174 304,00 |
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 | 5,512% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,483 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -3,511% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |