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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Limpopo / B / LIM353
Molemole
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 241,7M2022/23
Reported revenueR 234,8MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio3,61%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage12,729 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 241,7M | R 234,8M |
| 2023/24 | R 274M | R 285,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 309M | R 276,2M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 3,61% |
| 2023/24 | 3,479% |
| 2024/25 | 3,175% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 35 647 930,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 33 300 678,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 23 977 891,00 |
| Finance | R 21 271 497,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 18 195 135,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 17 346 934,00 |
| Governance Function | R 9 650 583,00 |
| Roads | R 9 528 333,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 9 331 089,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 9 321 917,00 |
| Human Resources | R 7 219 804,00 |
| Information Technology | R 6 985 794,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 6 511 231,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 5 829 290,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 4 500 645,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 4 458 569,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 4 015 435,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 2 666 818,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 2 656 337,00 |
| Legal Services | R 2 389 350,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 1 836 750,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 723 663,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 519 249,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 371 113,00 |
| Sewerage | R 399 508,00 |
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 | 3,61% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 12,729 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,934% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |