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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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
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 693,2M2022/23
Reported revenueR 562,4MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,238%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage10,582 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 693,2M | R 562,4M |
| 2023/24 | R 742,4M | R 595,8M |
| 2024/25 | R 801,3M | R 632,7M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,238% |
| 2023/24 | 1,108% |
| 2024/25 | 1,594% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Distribution | R 298 932 595,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 87 798 308,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 63 285 885,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 50 410 674,00 |
| Finance | R 39 864 123,00 |
| Sewerage | R 33 932 881,00 |
| Human Resources | R 26 018 620,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 589 150,00 |
| Electricity | R 14 281 456,00 |
| Child Care Facilities | R 13 958 599,00 |
| Roads | R 9 724 271,00 |
| Asset Management | R 7 950 591,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 7 167 184,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 6 030 165,00 |
| Governance Function | R 4 244 823,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 3 587 576,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 021 841,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 966 449,00 |
| Public Transport | R 1 780 246,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 362 500,00 |
| Health Services | R 329 808,00 |
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 | 1,238% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 10,582 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -23,274% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |