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.
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 83,5M | R 63,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 90,7M | R 71,9M |
| 2024/25 | R 99,3M | R 108M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,534% |
| 2023/24 | 0,846% |
| 2024/25 | 0,724% |
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 20 806 683,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 18 479 379,00 |
| Finance | R 11 652 285,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 9 494 196,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 7 406 897,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 7 021 765,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 4 640 563,00 |
| Sewerage | R 2 782 501,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 751 897,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 2 271 642,00 |
| Roads | R 1 686 203,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 732 305,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 324 693,00 |
| Property Services | R 318 553,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 310 825,00 |
| Media Services | R 44 132,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 6 515,00 |
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 | 0,846% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,147 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -26,23% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |