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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Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 330,2M | R 237,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 405,3M | R 256,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 383,9M | R 222,8M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 3,392% |
| 2024/25 | 3,457% |
Eight largest reported categories are shown individually. All remaining reported categories are summed as “Other”; the exact data table lists each source category.
| Category | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Mayor and Council | R 89 562 663,00 |
| Electricity | R 80 267 132,00 |
| Finance | R 74 602 300,00 |
| Roads | R 41 862 735,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 39 875 792,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 32 706 352,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 12 838 872,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 9 573 626,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 7 757 640,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 5 864 205,00 |
| Sewerage | R 4 418 675,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 3 497 063,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 730 488,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 685 903,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 616 894,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 476 247,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 3,392% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 2,018 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Operating balance | -58,258% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |