Review source values
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 515,5M | R 426,9M |
| 2023/24 | R 587,6M | R 424,9M |
| 2024/25 | R 527,2M | R 452M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 8,382% |
| 2023/24 | 8,013% |
| 2024/25 | 13,889% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Roads | R 184 624 758,00 |
| Finance | R 128 263 294,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 67 272 522,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 27 224 738,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 26 937 833,00 |
| Asset Management | R 23 040 482,00 |
| Information Technology | R 21 373 364,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 17 002 989,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 9 712 952,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 9 634 148,00 |
| Human Resources | R 9 420 415,00 |
| Legal Services | R 8 101 251,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 7 739 752,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 961 999,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 5 183 265,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 467 062,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 4 403 704,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 4 390 880,00 |
| Electricity | R 4 268 230,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 3 755 454,00 |
| Housing | R 3 549 946,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 481 162,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 355 553,00 |
| Nonelectric Energy | R 2 085 630,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 644 649,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 828 181,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 649 276,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 559 885,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 344 000,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 227 100,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 87 400,00 |
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 | 8,013% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -4,92 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -38,28% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |