Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17
Limpopo / B / LIM476
Tubatse Fetakgomo
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 831,2M2022/23
Reported revenueR 740,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio2,062%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage5,738 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 831,2M | R 740,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 1,2B | R 1B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,1B | R 1B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2,062% |
| 2023/24 | 1,664% |
| 2024/25 | 1,309% |
Where expenditure goes
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
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| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 225 840 863,00 |
| Finance | R 165 502 183,00 |
| Roads | R 134 884 718,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 98 506 557,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 57 082 360,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 41 040 180,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 31 439 455,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 24 191 479,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 14 394 918,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 12 598 863,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 11 545 033,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 5 931 776,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 3 959 608,00 |
| Asset Management | R 2 160 476,00 |
| Security Services | R 2 127 115,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceQualified
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 2,062% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 5,738 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -12,214% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |