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 412,8M | R 363,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 444,7M | R 389,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 507,9M | R 436,3M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2,35% |
| 2023/24 | 1,994% |
| 2024/25 | 1,878% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 117 834 419,00 |
| Finance | R 56 860 571,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 48 371 362,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 44 405 551,00 |
| Roads | R 43 316 559,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 38 333 992,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 22 271 587,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 18 897 856,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 13 998 835,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 10 832 554,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 9 824 942,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 7 990 373,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 555 942,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 2 204 332,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 2 026 680,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 624 356,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 1 162 178,00 |
| Information Technology | R 986 923,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 266 289,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 249 000,00 |
| Asset Management | R 204 524,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 183 984,00 |
| Human Resources | R 164 933,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 76 178,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 61 275,00 |
| Housing | R 32 013,00 |
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 | 1,994% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 28,031 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -14,293% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |