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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Kwazulu-Natal / B / KZN284
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 523,3M2023/24
Reported revenueR 470,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio4,507%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-0,219 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 497,6M | R 432,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 523,3M | R 470,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 557,7M | R 521,4M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 4,503% |
| 2023/24 | 4,507% |
| 2024/25 | 5,457% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 111 556 074,00 |
| Roads | R 79 140 999,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 69 913 313,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 34 891 580,00 |
| Finance | R 32 992 983,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 24 679 116,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 23 950 504,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 19 179 998,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 031 929,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 14 671 685,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 387 472,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 11 068 504,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 8 434 684,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 8 017 147,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 6 841 015,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 6 546 383,00 |
| Human Resources | R 5 989 547,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 4 168 380,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 3 764 858,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 104 607,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 3 095 232,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 2 803 786,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 661 682,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 2 651 676,00 |
| Asset Management | R 2 587 811,00 |
| Housing | R 2 328 323,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 2 118 033,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 1 960 801,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 1 124 224,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 935 217,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 601 239,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 481 404,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 399 863,00 |
| Child Care Facilities | R 170 000,00 |
| Tourism | R 8 500,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Unqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - No findings
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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 | 4,507% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,219 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -11,169% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |