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 7,1B2022/23
Reported revenueR 6,9BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,683%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage29,82 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 4 311 783 144,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 747 700 060,00 |
| Roads | R 259 244 540,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 257 466 478,00 |
| Public Transport | R 184 349 839,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 162 275 193,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 155 738 426,00 |
| Sewerage | R 149 938 648,00 |
| Finance | R 146 533 463,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 137 655 810,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 99 354 579,00 |
| Property Services | R 69 646 731,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 50 562 651,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 42 763 461,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 37 589 797,00 |
| Human Resources | R 34 895 584,00 |
| Legal Services | R 24 620 980,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 24 574 738,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 22 294 822,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 21 771 305,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 21 533 602,00 |
| Asset Management | R 20 693 922,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 20 657 680,00 |
| Information Technology | R 19 779 406,00 |
| Housing | R 17 789 633,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 9 170 814,00 |
| Governance Function | R 7 961 347,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 7 202 837,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 5 747 434,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 4 173 915,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 3 964 515,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 3 553 965,00 |
| Risk Management | R 2 213 255,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 455 012,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 166 704,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 52 143,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 1 231,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 121,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 68,00 |
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 | 0,683% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 29,82 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,967% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |