Review source values
Reported asset values, cash or the repairs-to-asset ratio triggered a quality check. An unusual asset base or a source classification change may explain this. Raw arithmetic remains visible; the resilience score is withheld.
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported asset values, cash or the repairs-to-asset ratio triggered a quality check. An unusual asset base or a source classification change may explain this. Raw arithmetic remains visible; the resilience score is withheld.
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
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 303,6M | R 319,9M |
| 2023/24 | R 397,2M | R 363,2M |
| 2024/25 | R 465,5M | R 342,4M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2,67% |
| 2023/24 | 1,559% |
| 2024/25 | 0,925% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Finance | R 143 354 764,00 |
| Electricity | R 94 303 930,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 39 596 285,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 31 467 396,00 |
| Licensing and Regulation | R 19 153 833,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 14 564 660,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 10 238 881,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 9 713 833,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 9 432 610,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 8 392 398,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 7 998 031,00 |
| Housing | R 2 881 495,00 |
| Human Resources | R 2 592 251,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 2 073 782,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 396 492,00 |
| Asset Management | R 8 587,00 |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,559% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -6,823 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -9,361% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |