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 / LIM362
Lephalale
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 706,9M2022/23
Reported revenueR 698,5MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,891%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage60,669 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 706,9M | R 698,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 796,1M | R 749M |
| 2024/25 | R 893,6M | R 849,1M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,891% |
| 2023/24 | 1,272% |
| 2024/25 | 1,671% |
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 167 221 067,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 101 941 921,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 94 234 504,00 |
| Finance | R 89 102 520,00 |
| Sewerage | R 28 639 094,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 28 091 117,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 25 414 657,00 |
| Roads | R 21 892 432,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 20 664 554,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 424 655,00 |
| Security Services | R 19 141 424,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 14 252 783,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 12 030 503,00 |
| Human Resources | R 11 756 605,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 9 480 073,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 8 244 287,00 |
| Legal Services | R 7 025 062,00 |
| Governance Function | R 6 233 054,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 5 474 922,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 4 194 705,00 |
| Housing | R 3 277 531,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 436 010,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 2 153 186,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 1 940 046,00 |
| Public Transport | R 1 799 255,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 550 163,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 324 745,00 |
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 | 0,891% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 60,669 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -1,215% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |