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.
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 562,2M | R 550,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 586,2M | R 566,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 608,1M | R 623,7M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,04% |
| 2023/24 | 2,122% |
| 2024/25 | 1,052% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Valuation Service | R 103 381 446,00 |
| Roads | R 89 623 869,00 |
| Finance | R 48 868 448,00 |
| Electricity | R 42 511 772,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 41 810 278,00 |
| Asset Management | R 25 149 241,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 20 804 092,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 20 796 943,00 |
| Security Services | R 16 868 640,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 16 182 337,00 |
| Legal Services | R 14 628 418,00 |
| Risk Management | R 14 229 337,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 11 600 372,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 11 587 332,00 |
| Human Resources | R 10 387 172,00 |
| Information Technology | R 9 379 904,00 |
| Property Services | R 8 725 235,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 8 538 577,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 7 828 647,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 7 294 844,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 5 995 572,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 4 630 142,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 4 568 091,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 3 332 446,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 011 078,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 183 518,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 004 208,00 |
| Housing | R 1 358 081,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 1 341 066,00 |
| Animal Care and Diseases | R 1 285 323,00 |
| Public Transport | R 1 022 392,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 843 038,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 461 398,00 |
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 | 1,04% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,998 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,187% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |