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 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | R 580,8M | R 402,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 625,2M | R 1,2B |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 0,031% |
| 2024/25 | 0,063% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 308 092 802,00 |
| Electricity | R 78 593 617,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 50 835 479,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 38 365 489,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 34 486 264,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 34 282 286,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 20 015 357,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 8 976 951,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 3 860 226,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 1 315 591,00 |
| Nonelectric Energy | R 799 404,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 462 626,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 395 976,00 |
| Asset Management | R 250 000,00 |
| Information Technology | R 62 819,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | -R 21 362,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,031% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -6,897 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Operating balance | -44,443% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |