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 1,2B | R 1,1B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,3B | R 1,2B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,4B | R 1,2B |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,777% |
| 2023/24 | 1,934% |
| 2024/25 | 1,959% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 464 140 539,00 |
| Finance | R 295 464 856,00 |
| Roads | R 96 703 135,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 91 591 076,00 |
| Asset Management | R 51 355 483,00 |
| Property Services | R 41 791 371,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 40 024 811,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 39 171 213,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 35 363 051,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 30 118 160,00 |
| Human Resources | R 28 629 084,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 25 968 226,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 15 112 519,00 |
| Information Technology | R 13 311 161,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 10 095 965,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 9 627 456,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 746 975,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 1 996 752,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 134 048,00 |
| Health Services | R 800 155,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 792 718,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 259 782,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 60 229,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 48 250,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 21 720,00 |
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 | 1,934% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,975 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -12,372% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |