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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 135 931 130,00 |
| Roads | R 82 641 357,00 |
| Public Transport | R 79 249 560,00 |
| Finance | R 73 963 117,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 73 221 435,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 38 806 919,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 23 764 431,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 21 511 827,00 |
| Risk Management | R 20 931 393,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 20 626 280,00 |
| Information Technology | R 16 007 863,00 |
| Human Resources | R 15 023 973,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 13 443 754,00 |
| Governance Function | R 11 943 252,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 11 155 391,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 8 989 241,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 6 836 911,00 |
| Asset Management | R 6 498 647,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 6 156 499,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 5 341 263,00 |
| Legal Services | R 3 583 656,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 463 733,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 3 356 871,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 3 260 179,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 630 640,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 604 022,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 620 490,00 |
| Property Services | R 42 734,00 |
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 | 2,979% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -0,931 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,972% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |