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.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01 Evidence note 02 Evidence note 03
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11
Kwazulu-Natal / B / KZN285
Mthonjaneni
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 230,2M2023/24
Reported revenueR 174,9MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio2,721%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-0,789 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 214M | R 160,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 230,2M | R 174,9M |
| 2024/25 | R 249,8M | R 181,9M |
Maintenance over time
View exact figures
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 3,345% |
| 2023/24 | 2,721% |
| 2024/25 | 3,72% |
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.
View exact figures
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 54 674 372,00 |
| Electricity | R 44 465 600,00 |
| Finance | R 26 872 006,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 19 946 963,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 16 321 807,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 14 424 409,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 14 239 743,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 795 174,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 4 708 138,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 3 246 820,00 |
| Information Technology | R 3 243 899,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 864 313,00 |
| Regional Planning and Development | R 2 785 084,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 505 994,00 |
| Human Resources | R 1 814 539,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 1 572 248,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 418 202,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 1 324 304,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 620 386,00 |
| Asset Management | R 545 576,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 242 164,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 216 030,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 198 923,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 157 800,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 42 000,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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 | 2,721% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,789 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -31,63% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |