Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
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 123 699 310,00 |
| Finance | R 80 615 874,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 48 207 056,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 25 590 384,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 20 371 132,00 |
| Sewerage | R 14 556 113,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 14 228 508,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 13 776 873,00 |
| Roads | R 12 138 024,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 758 852,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 8 997 158,00 |
| Water Storage | R 8 383 163,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 6 470 928,00 |
| Information Technology | R 4 460 766,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 3 738 301,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 3 586 264,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 578 063,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 2 069 787,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 405 352,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 1 228 941,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 1 208 110,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 161 564,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 043 974,00 |
| Human Resources | R 872 239,00 |
| Agricultural | R 464 243,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 445 681,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 386 679,00 |
| Museums and Art Galleries | R 384 814,00 |
| Property Services | R 181 249,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 83 811,00 |
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 | 0,923% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 1,771 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -25,62% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |