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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 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 153 633 693,00 |
| Finance | R 107 922 249,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 64 780 237,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 26 405 247,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 24 438 513,00 |
| Information Technology | R 22 131 381,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 17 570 121,00 |
| Asset Management | R 14 831 383,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 9 472 580,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 8 815 440,00 |
| Human Resources | R 8 265 249,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 7 904 168,00 |
| Legal Services | R 6 117 871,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 596 634,00 |
| Electricity | R 5 300 909,00 |
| Nonelectric Energy | R 5 217 391,00 |
| Housing | R 3 973 590,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 687 648,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 3 520 412,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 3 088 034,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 2 945 502,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 2 451 097,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 031 843,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 028 688,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 025 579,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 956 534,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 612 815,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 378 315,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 303 730,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 29 900,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 21 500,00 |
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 | 8,382% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -4,569 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -20,736% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |