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.
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Northern Cape / B / NC091
Sol Plaatje
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 2,6B2022/23
Reported revenueR 2,4BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio13,981%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage-2,772 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 2,6B | R 2,4B |
| 2023/24 | R 2,8B | R 2,9B |
| 2024/25 | R 3,1B | R 3B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 13,981% |
| 2023/24 | 373,69% |
| 2024/25 | 15,408% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 954 504 943,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 446 664 060,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 267 953 031,00 |
| Finance | R 82 461 198,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 81 920 473,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 69 733 573,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 58 395 150,00 |
| Sewerage | R 58 142 749,00 |
| Roads | R 52 256 986,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 43 899 497,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 43 260 426,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 39 480 719,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 28 230 890,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 27 878 746,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 27 267 238,00 |
| Security Services | R 25 389 369,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 25 193 921,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 24 930 076,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 23 724 017,00 |
| Housing | R 20 980 191,00 |
| Human Resources | R 20 211 377,00 |
| Health Services | R 19 082 277,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 17 028 937,00 |
| Property Services | R 15 006 021,00 |
| Information Technology | R 13 569 289,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 13 478 186,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 12 796 472,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 10 617 971,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 10 525 094,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 8 620 147,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 6 477 382,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 6 466 523,00 |
| Markets | R 6 279 669,00 |
| Asset Management | R 5 673 676,00 |
| Governance Function | R 5 388 698,00 |
| Tourism | R 3 986 173,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 3 551 712,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 3 376 853,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 2 979 062,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 488 368,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 2 050 887,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 1 649 717,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 1 574 451,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 835 686,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 13,981% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -2,772 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -7,144% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |