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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.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
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.
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
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 414,1M | R 329,6M |
| 2023/24 | R 419,1M | R 402M |
| 2024/25 | R 533,2M | R 1,1B |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,923% |
| 2023/24 | 1,792% |
| 2024/25 | 1,782% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 179 079 770,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 40 481 736,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 34 235 841,00 |
| Finance | R 26 627 275,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 15 974 615,00 |
| Sewerage | R 15 897 753,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 15 099 210,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 280 917,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 10 935 525,00 |
| Water Storage | R 9 724 196,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 9 114 642,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 8 930 248,00 |
| Information Technology | R 7 689 789,00 |
| Roads | R 7 188 090,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 4 920 506,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 4 316 822,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 3 371 527,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 2 590 485,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 374 938,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 296 580,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 932 536,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 148 371,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 056 356,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 783 944,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 755 929,00 |
| Human Resources | R 638 161,00 |
| Property Services | R 256 382,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 211 205,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 198 324,00 |
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 | 1,792% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -2,32 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -4,254% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |