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 634,4M | R 325,5M |
| 2023/24 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | R 808,7M | R 475,2M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 5,432% |
| 2023/24 | Not reported |
| 2024/25 | 5,675% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Distribution | R 176 352 413,00 |
| Electricity | R 166 394 098,00 |
| Finance | R 83 486 449,00 |
| Roads | R 47 013 723,00 |
| Sewerage | R 34 136 818,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 25 723 999,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 23 030 739,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 18 599 639,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 17 683 673,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 12 536 882,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 11 946 192,00 |
| Population Development | R 6 912 077,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 4 890 152,00 |
| Information Technology | R 2 154 978,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 1 692 105,00 |
| Human Resources | R 1 017 374,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 614 675,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 175 948,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 62 551,00 |
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 | 5,432% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 3,245 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -94,936% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |