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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 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 668,1M | R 646M |
| 2023/24 | R 690,6M | R 670,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 754,3M | R 755,9M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 3,08% |
| 2023/24 | 2,979% |
| 2024/25 | 2,865% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 133 494 636,00 |
| Electricity | R 113 325 412,00 |
| Roads | R 94 261 918,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 57 184 032,00 |
| Finance | R 49 445 827,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 35 796 491,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 28 798 902,00 |
| Risk Management | R 21 936 914,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 18 190 199,00 |
| Information Technology | R 15 366 119,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 13 118 604,00 |
| Human Resources | R 12 314 816,00 |
| Governance Function | R 11 970 051,00 |
| Asset Management | R 8 912 639,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 8 604 113,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 8 440 279,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 7 350 704,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 5 376 402,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 4 554 528,00 |
| Legal Services | R 4 509 646,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 4 408 339,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 122 086,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 437 239,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 432 481,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 169 984,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 540 289,00 |
| Property Services | R 33 543,00 |
| Public Transport | R 700,00 |
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 | 3,08% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -2,325 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -3,417% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |