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.
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Gauteng / B / GT484
Merafong City
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 2,4B2022/23
Reported revenueR 2BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratioNot reportedRepairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-4,514 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 2,4B | R 2B |
| 2023/24 | R 3,3B | R 2,6B |
| 2024/25 | R 3,6B | R 2,2B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 0,084% |
| 2024/25 | 0,912% |
Where expenditure goes
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
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| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 592 965 861,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 570 882 595,00 |
| Electricity | R 547 923 715,00 |
| Roads | R 144 356 898,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 98 705 464,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 62 018 419,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 49 590 677,00 |
| Sewerage | R 49 559 700,00 |
| Human Resources | R 46 771 064,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 34 501 839,00 |
| Security Services | R 28 974 727,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 21 002 864,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 20 331 042,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 19 398 748,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 245 078,00 |
| Legal Services | R 15 453 405,00 |
| Property Services | R 10 769 515,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 8 334 601,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 8 264 013,00 |
| Literacy Programmes | R 6 999 713,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 6 967 646,00 |
| Housing | R 6 228 855,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 5 689 369,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 570 828,00 |
| Governance Function | R 4 383 695,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 4 014 745,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 2 238 895,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 059 965,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 1 853 606,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 411 841,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 731 824,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 462 143,00 |
| Health Services | R 289,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| 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 | -4,514 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -21,063% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |