Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11
Northern Cape / B / NC452
Ga-Segonyana
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 752,9M2023/24
Reported revenueR 587,9MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,981%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage2,247 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 723,2M | R 513,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 752,9M | R 587,9M |
| 2024/25 | R 785,6M | R 689,8M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,991% |
| 2023/24 | 0,981% |
| 2024/25 | 1,418% |
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 176 105 671,00 |
| Finance | R 86 656 645,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 79 709 697,00 |
| Sewerage | R 43 610 573,00 |
| Roads | R 41 471 064,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 36 636 929,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 36 304 799,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 30 692 895,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 30 677 212,00 |
| Human Resources | R 17 493 575,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 17 203 114,00 |
| Security Services | R 15 535 135,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 14 576 727,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 13 680 913,00 |
| Property Services | R 13 424 821,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 11 592 430,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 10 907 197,00 |
| Legal Services | R 8 673 900,00 |
| Asset Management | R 8 019 341,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 7 866 464,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 7 307 887,00 |
| Governance Function | R 6 906 196,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 6 676 000,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 6 534 437,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 5 280 900,00 |
| Information Technology | R 4 498 849,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 3 361 209,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 3 000 001,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 877 450,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 442 940,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 282 102,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 1 156 864,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 004 643,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 472 834,00 |
| Nature Conservation | R 281 565,00 |
| Water Treatment | -R 20 042,00 |
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 | 0,981% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 2,247 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -28,068% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |