Review source values
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.
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Mpumalanga / B / MP321
Thaba Chweu
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 1,2B2023/24
Reported revenueR 927,5MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio4,226%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-1,159 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 932,1M | R 624M |
| 2023/24 | R 1,2B | R 927,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 1,1B | R 949,9M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,252% |
| 2023/24 | 4,226% |
| 2024/25 | 4,085% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 316 886 855,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 275 988 765,00 |
| Finance | R 131 503 208,00 |
| Asset Management | R 61 936 922,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 41 659 087,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 38 720 780,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 33 089 653,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 29 165 690,00 |
| Information Technology | R 26 002 400,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 25 609 199,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 20 844 394,00 |
| Roads | R 20 615 704,00 |
| Sewerage | R 19 533 812,00 |
| Security Services | R 16 253 250,00 |
| Human Resources | R 13 215 147,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 11 336 990,00 |
| Governance Function | R 10 070 213,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 9 584 870,00 |
| Legal Services | R 9 219 325,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 8 129 389,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 6 875 545,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 6 294 074,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 520 927,00 |
| Risk Management | R 4 387 937,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 4 215 396,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 465 238,00 |
| Property Services | R 3 256 872,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 3 227 483,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 2 745 656,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 2 117 285,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 1 362 448,00 |
| Housing | R 1 286 405,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 831 240,00 |
| Education | R 769 211,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 754 630,00 |
| Health Services | R 404 347,00 |
| Water Storage | R 46 345,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 4,226% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,159 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -25,712% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |