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 774,2M | R 638,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 844,5M | R 672,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 886,8M | R 762M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,402% |
| 2023/24 | 0,792% |
| 2024/25 | 0,835% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Distribution | R 173 786 269,00 |
| Electricity | R 152 035 177,00 |
| Roads | R 92 858 392,00 |
| Finance | R 80 174 670,00 |
| Sewerage | R 69 762 182,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 67 379 796,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 33 333 468,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 20 770 553,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 18 584 746,00 |
| Security Services | R 18 500 489,00 |
| Property Services | R 16 435 851,00 |
| Asset Management | R 15 096 149,00 |
| Human Resources | R 13 170 699,00 |
| Housing | R 12 893 993,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 12 053 638,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 9 498 524,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 8 586 002,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 5 834 724,00 |
| Information Technology | R 4 719 177,00 |
| Governance Function | R 4 569 278,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 274 463,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 3 687 294,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 2 356 711,00 |
| Legal Services | R 2 148 204,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 1 841 458,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 723 355,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 804 263,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 165 597,00 |
| Risk Management | R 84 666,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 19 462,00 |
| Health Services | -R 2 635 724,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,792% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 3,446 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 | -25,647% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |