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 162,5M | R 138,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 246,9M | R 227,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 179,2M | R 150M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 9,069% |
| 2023/24 | 8,315% |
| 2024/25 | 8,53% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 79 070 140,00 |
| Electricity | R 44 871 497,00 |
| Finance | R 24 039 945,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 18 606 216,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 17 037 790,00 |
| Asset Management | R 15 293 109,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 13 951 345,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 8 768 375,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 3 883 110,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 539 397,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 907 712,00 |
| Property Services | R 2 886 962,00 |
| Population Development | R 2 605 891,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 602 100,00 |
| Legal Services | R 967 472,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 957 182,00 |
| Human Resources | R 907 153,00 |
| Industrial Promotion | R 874 390,00 |
| Literacy Programmes | R 778 406,00 |
| Aged Care | R 711 902,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 536 757,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 483 638,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 385 722,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 321 505,00 |
| Indigenous and Customary Law | R 256 737,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 237 053,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 120 280,00 |
| Health Services | R 89 925,00 |
| Education | R 89 040,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 40 800,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 29 541,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 8,315% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 1,697 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 | -8,558% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |