Follow the evidence
Compare matched annual figures, audit outcomes and underlying Treasury records before drawing conclusions.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Compare matched annual figures, audit outcomes and underlying Treasury records before drawing conclusions.
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 250,6M | R 324,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 292,4M | R 390,2M |
| 2024/25 | R 416,8M | R 424,2M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,444% |
| 2023/24 | 0,61% |
| 2024/25 | 1,387% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 72 861 346,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 39 751 764,00 |
| Asset Management | R 26 789 510,00 |
| Human Resources | R 26 529 109,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 21 910 947,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 16 695 964,00 |
| Roads | R 13 030 698,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 11 161 928,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 7 743 030,00 |
| Legal Services | R 7 397 779,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 5 002 659,00 |
| Electricity | R 718 404,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 612 328,00 |
| Property Services | R 354 367,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 71 508,00 |
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 | 0,444% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 10,99 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | 22,67% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |