Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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Northern Cape / B / NC077
Siyathemba
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 211,1M2022/23
Reported revenueR 134,3MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,945%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage34,156 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 211,1M | R 134,3M |
| 2023/24 | R 216,5M | R 146,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 240,3M | R 188,4M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,945% |
| 2023/24 | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | 1,174% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 77 428 545,00 |
| Electricity | R 38 008 325,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 20 393 429,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 19 983 994,00 |
| Roads | R 18 685 419,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 9 255 564,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 8 657 906,00 |
| Sewerage | R 6 536 228,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 4 253 418,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 3 140 057,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 821 109,00 |
| Property Services | R 1 713 900,00 |
| Human Resources | R 570 324,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 360 803,00 |
| Security Services | R 217 004,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 44 029,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 16 660,00 |
Reporting & compliance
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 0,945% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 34,156 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -57,119% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |