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 505,9M | R 325,8M |
| 2023/24 | R 574,6M | R 400,7M |
| 2024/25 | R 662,4M | R 565,4M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,698% |
| 2023/24 | 0,673% |
| 2024/25 | 0,76% |
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 125 379 414,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 103 019 260,00 |
| Electricity | R 99 246 186,00 |
| Roads | R 36 187 695,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 36 021 904,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 33 593 946,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 30 169 275,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 24 471 526,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 20 952 021,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 17 889 398,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 14 811 751,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 8 128 447,00 |
| Sewerage | R 7 514 050,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 4 852 450,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 4 655 305,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 2 445 712,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 1 807 464,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 152 020,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 919 260,00 |
| Property Services | R 696 507,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 674 978,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,673% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 3,685 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Operating balance | -43,406% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |