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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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
Limpopo / B / LIM332
Greater Letaba
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 457,4M2022/23
Reported revenueR 448,2MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,882%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage3,206 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 457,4M | R 448,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 520M | R 477,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 520,7M | R 517,3M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,882% |
| 2023/24 | 2,618% |
| 2024/25 | 1,883% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 66 615 130,00 |
| Electricity | R 55 361 681,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 51 581 752,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 50 058 405,00 |
| Finance | R 48 017 991,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 34 892 634,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 30 814 035,00 |
| Information Technology | R 13 801 379,00 |
| Legal Services | R 13 028 304,00 |
| Human Resources | R 11 295 338,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 10 384 656,00 |
| Asset Management | R 9 304 066,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 9 010 117,00 |
| Property Services | R 8 593 329,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 6 350 999,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 5 848 003,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 4 607 866,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 4 413 572,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 3 913 343,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 3 085 989,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 059 672,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 044 419,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 907 033,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 2 411 425,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 935 122,00 |
| Housing | R 1 502 356,00 |
| Risk Management | R 956 673,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 398 896,00 |
| Taxi Ranks | R 250 544,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,882% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 3,206 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,065% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |