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 92 843 895,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 50 534 368,00 |
| Asset Management | R 32 555 840,00 |
| Human Resources | R 28 634 982,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 23 220 855,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 17 347 653,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 14 383 127,00 |
| Roads | R 13 485 757,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 8 546 413,00 |
| Legal Services | R 4 692 113,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 081 880,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 1 522 906,00 |
| Electricity | R 564 623,00 |
| Property Services | R 130 708,00 |
| Water Distribution | -R 80 052,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | -R 94 899,00 |
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 | 0,61% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 7,262 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | 25,079% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |