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 789M | R 559,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 1B | R 691,5M |
| 2024/25 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,272% |
| 2023/24 | 3,991% |
| 2024/25 | Not reported |
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 381 513 251,00 |
| Electricity | R 244 632 417,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 104 586 383,00 |
| Roads | R 39 931 504,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 38 604 622,00 |
| Sewerage | R 30 996 550,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 29 138 621,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 26 861 096,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 22 956 475,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 19 485 577,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 12 294 954,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 11 704 966,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 11 429 683,00 |
| Asset Management | R 9 481 125,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 9 106 254,00 |
| Information Technology | R 8 757 206,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 4 730 816,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 3 806 667,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 990 639,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 2 805 195,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 2 791 055,00 |
| Housing | R 1 259 542,00 |
| Public Transport | R 1 234 662,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 880 931,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 776 038,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 666 741,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 535 417,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 22 379,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 014,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 2 740,00 |
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 | 3,991% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 1,665 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -48,087% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |