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 50 061 502,00 |
| Roads | R 41 925 703,00 |
| Asset Management | R 34 109 739,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 30 765 517,00 |
| Finance | R 18 920 005,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 10 446 807,00 |
| Electricity | R 9 425 515,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 8 877 324,00 |
| Population Development | R 8 867 719,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 8 267 772,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 8 187 805,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 2 829 116,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 799 335,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 557 394,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 2 351 159,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 2 234 778,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 1 878 425,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 1 754 141,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 680 237,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 167 415,00 |
| Housing | R 980 842,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 820 500,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 794 893,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 786 300,00 |
| Legal Services | R 265 649,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 167 465,00 |
| Agricultural | R 119 763,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 87 599,00 |
| Theatres | R 77 460,00 |
| 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 | -39,388 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -42,285% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |