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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2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17
Mpumalanga / B / MP326
City of Mbombela
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 4,9B2023/24
Reported revenueR 4,1BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio6,071%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-8,352 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 4,6B | R 3,9B |
| 2023/24 | R 4,9B | R 4,1B |
| 2024/25 | R 5,1B | R 4,3B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,009% |
| 2023/24 | 6,071% |
| 2024/25 | 3,863% |
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 1 518 931 416,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 475 391 695,00 |
| Finance | R 454 625 792,00 |
| Roads | R 357 852 029,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 295 232 530,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 208 643 252,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 117 956 792,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 117 767 892,00 |
| Human Resources | R 116 126 581,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 104 970 797,00 |
| Asset Management | R 99 414 812,00 |
| Security Services | R 87 546 290,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 70 299 268,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 61 848 479,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 61 554 439,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 55 168 546,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 51 869 013,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 48 581 195,00 |
| Risk Management | R 42 106 937,00 |
| Legal Services | R 40 890 269,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 39 376 999,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 37 751 987,00 |
| Information Technology | R 36 054 833,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 35 850 878,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 31 201 178,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 29 451 789,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 29 181 499,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 27 061 211,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 19 747 660,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 18 348 265,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 18 125 111,00 |
| Property Services | R 15 560 622,00 |
| Sewerage | R 14 957 171,00 |
| Governance Function | R 14 822 681,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 13 530 465,00 |
| Housing | R 13 325 930,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 13 177 687,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 12 369 347,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 10 326 930,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 7 238 654,00 |
| Public Transport | R 6 731 878,00 |
| Tourism | R 5 712 426,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 5 341 495,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 5 010 771,00 |
| Nonelectric Energy | R 3 554 843,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 2 481 027,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 75 986,00 |
| Regional Planning and Development | R 33 380,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 6,071% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -8,352 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -17,988% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |