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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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 706,9M | R 698,5M |
| 2023/24 | R 796,1M | R 749M |
| 2024/25 | R 893,6M | R 849,1M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,891% |
| 2023/24 | 1,272% |
| 2024/25 | 1,671% |
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 214 995 151,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 206 902 919,00 |
| Finance | R 81 575 291,00 |
| Sewerage | R 29 548 605,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 29 198 714,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 25 746 600,00 |
| Information Technology | R 24 500 868,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 22 164 829,00 |
| Security Services | R 20 242 133,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 18 389 257,00 |
| Roads | R 16 781 156,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 15 108 287,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 11 135 962,00 |
| Human Resources | R 10 365 800,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 9 990 584,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 9 410 832,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 9 117 375,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 9 005 596,00 |
| Legal Services | R 6 115 999,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 5 723 945,00 |
| Risk Management | R 5 118 105,00 |
| Housing | R 3 715 744,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 988 922,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 915 306,00 |
| Public Transport | R 2 540 484,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 2 471 400,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 1 529 771,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 34 383,00 |
| Asset Management | -R 1 191 953,00 |
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 | 1,272% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 11,046 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -6,288% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |