Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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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 297M | R 213,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 312M | R 232,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 333M | R 310,8M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2,236% |
| 2023/24 | 2,235% |
| 2024/25 | 0,957% |
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 63 712 937,00 |
| Finance | R 56 599 214,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 54 844 152,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 29 368 802,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 22 052 648,00 |
| Sewerage | R 20 300 977,00 |
| Roads | R 20 012 411,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 18 739 314,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 8 367 761,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 6 026 106,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 5 086 291,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 2 932 291,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 1 697 046,00 |
| Property Services | R 1 363 171,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 811 769,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 65 712,00 |
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 | 2,235% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 16,708 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -34,235% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |