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 253,2M | R 178M |
| 2023/24 | R 247,3M | R 189,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 257,4M | R 200,4M |
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 |
|---|---|
| Mayor and Council | R 49 455 084,00 |
| Asset Management | R 37 916 699,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 28 072 093,00 |
| Finance | R 21 316 735,00 |
| Roads | R 17 508 901,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 15 474 868,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 15 408 748,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 12 611 544,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 9 793 395,00 |
| Population Development | R 9 416 127,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 4 213 939,00 |
| Electricity | R 3 404 804,00 |
| Legal Services | R 3 145 624,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 2 819 723,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 2 718 703,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 2 656 962,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 467 476,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 115 869,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 1 615 741,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 541 595,00 |
| Housing | R 973 898,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 909 155,00 |
| Nature Conservation | R 784 900,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 327 220,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 312 701,00 |
| Theatres | R 153 243,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 84 300,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 20 314,00 |
| Animal Care and Diseases | R 11 065,00 |
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 | -54,141 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -30,475% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |