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.
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 363,8M | R 340M |
| 2023/24 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | R 572,3M | R 404,4M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | 0,576% |
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 163 468 807,00 |
| Electricity | R 61 786 178,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 25 845 467,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 25 422 439,00 |
| Roads | R 18 901 913,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 12 504 317,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 10 987 980,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 9 893 953,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 6 957 643,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 4 787 559,00 |
| Housing | R 3 937 300,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 3 937 038,00 |
| Property Services | R 3 293 580,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 550 638,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 382 843,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 294 286,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 1 787 232,00 |
| Information Technology | R 1 680 541,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 962 706,00 |
| Risk Management | R 486 610,00 |
| Project Management Unit | -R 97 476,00 |
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 | Not reported | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -2,964 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -6,983% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |