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
North West / B / NW373
Rustenburg
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 6,6B2023/24
Reported revenueR 6BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,039%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage57,994 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 7,1B | R 6,9B |
| 2023/24 | R 6,6B | R 6B |
| 2024/25 | R 6,7B | R 6,5B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,683% |
| 2023/24 | 1,039% |
| 2024/25 | 2,081% |
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 2 675 892 349,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 1 612 909 833,00 |
| Roads | R 296 384 320,00 |
| Public Transport | R 238 262 921,00 |
| Finance | R 229 317 975,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 227 950 672,00 |
| Sewerage | R 215 266 130,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 157 890 376,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 157 048 531,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 151 374 037,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 102 873 428,00 |
| Property Services | R 64 228 123,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 51 214 569,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 49 502 949,00 |
| Legal Services | R 41 959 671,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 39 310 583,00 |
| Information Technology | R 35 719 222,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 29 342 248,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 28 365 487,00 |
| Human Resources | R 23 263 514,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 20 210 872,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 19 227 264,00 |
| Housing | R 18 395 299,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 13 111 639,00 |
| Governance Function | R 8 678 020,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 8 124 468,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 7 173 329,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 7 033 716,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 5 552 638,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 5 327 565,00 |
| Asset Management | R 5 296 227,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 4 503 903,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 442 065,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 540 065,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 247 132,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 39 898,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 25 455,00 |
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 | 1,039% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 57,994 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -9,226% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |