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 742,4M2023/24
Reported revenueR 595,8MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,108%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage13,364 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 297 760 364,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 101 702 703,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 75 957 956,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 57 580 352,00 |
| Finance | R 42 790 783,00 |
| Human Resources | R 33 135 381,00 |
| Information Technology | R 26 212 812,00 |
| Asset Management | R 25 373 927,00 |
| Electricity | R 18 632 102,00 |
| Child Care Facilities | R 14 443 110,00 |
| Sewerage | R 13 073 520,00 |
| Roads | R 9 903 806,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 5 218 311,00 |
| Governance Function | R 4 868 163,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 4 304 878,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 3 991 166,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 774 020,00 |
| Public Transport | R 2 138 981,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 2 042 170,00 |
| Health Services | R 261 345,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 195 000,00 |
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 | 1,108% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 13,364 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -24,593% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |