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 497,6M | R 432,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 523,3M | R 470,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 557,7M | R 521,4M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 4,503% |
| 2023/24 | 4,507% |
| 2024/25 | 5,457% |
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 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 |
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 | 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. |