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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 311,2M | R 231,4M |
| 2023/24 | R 358,9M | R 194,2M |
| 2024/25 | R 407,1M | R 244,8M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 12,137% |
| 2023/24 | 14,72% |
| 2024/25 | 0,329% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 80 575 831,00 |
| Electricity | R 63 104 284,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 33 144 413,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 29 198 844,00 |
| Asset Management | R 18 346 163,00 |
| Roads | R 11 494 837,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 9 160 763,00 |
| Sewerage | R 8 363 638,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 7 828 794,00 |
| Property Services | R 7 495 223,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 7 426 403,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 6 976 223,00 |
| Human Resources | R 6 805 284,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 478 316,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 4 380 505,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 3 798 126,00 |
| Legal Services | R 3 581 732,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 159 123,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 264 394,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 710 429,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 404 480,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 393 160,00 |
| Information Technology | R 49 364,00 |
| Governance Function | R 19 067,00 |
| Housing | R 18 941,00 |
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 | 12,137% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -4,804 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -34,499% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |