Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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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 831,2M | R 740,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 1,2B | R 1B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,1B | R 1B |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2,062% |
| 2023/24 | 1,664% |
| 2024/25 | 1,309% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 319 736 984,00 |
| Roads | R 228 872 585,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 198 330 512,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 154 667 348,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 68 160 173,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 50 396 634,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 44 314 366,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 40 801 469,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 31 912 273,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 18 341 674,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 14 967 033,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 7 311 842,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 983 239,00 |
| Security Services | R 2 060 001,00 |
| Asset Management | R 1 733 737,00 |
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 | 1,664% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 3,152 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
| Operating balance | -16,463% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |