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 4,6B2022/23
Reported revenueR 3,9BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio5,009%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-1,385 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 1 276 600 604,00 |
| Finance | R 581 845 033,00 |
| Roads | R 378 657 281,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 346 008 335,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 285 563 966,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 238 411 129,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 115 009 434,00 |
| Human Resources | R 112 408 047,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 104 721 538,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 98 468 592,00 |
| Asset Management | R 87 153 759,00 |
| Security Services | R 85 013 681,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 61 622 423,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 59 934 857,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 53 741 090,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 51 969 877,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 44 242 389,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 43 410 799,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 38 684 434,00 |
| Risk Management | R 37 746 569,00 |
| Information Technology | R 35 600 005,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 34 533 026,00 |
| Legal Services | R 34 021 014,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 33 651 301,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 32 234 143,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 28 305 214,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 26 162 546,00 |
| Housing | R 25 047 883,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 24 976 244,00 |
| Property Services | R 20 182 719,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 16 942 393,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 16 768 539,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 15 873 442,00 |
| Governance Function | R 15 793 381,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 12 168 350,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 12 047 306,00 |
| Sewerage | R 10 575 523,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 10 330 829,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 9 740 259,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 7 351 550,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 7 254 619,00 |
| Tourism | R 5 560 467,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 5 109 790,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 3 508 775,00 |
| Public Transport | R 3 473 460,00 |
| Nonelectric Energy | R 2 940 058,00 |
| Regional Planning and Development | R 54 148,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 14 143,00 |
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 | 5,009% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,385 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -17,198% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |