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
North West / B / NW384
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 546,5M2022/23
Reported revenueR 264,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,063%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage45,384 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 546,5M | R 264,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 623,5M | R 343,1M |
| 2024/25 | R 656,4M | R 452,1M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0,063% |
| 2023/24 | 0,386% |
| 2024/25 | 1,117% |
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 220 912 548,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 99 828 593,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 93 633 715,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 53 928 724,00 |
| Finance | R 31 270 557,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 28 882 114,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 7 842 537,00 |
| Legal Services | R 5 020 401,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 529 033,00 |
| Roads | R 1 296 892,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 1 105 641,00 |
| Water Storage | R 130 974,00 |
| Information Technology | R 95 000,00 |
| Human Resources | R 85 365,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 45 568,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 29 350,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 20 750,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | -R 200,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | -R 10 115,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | -R 115 271,00 |
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 | 0,063% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 45,384 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -106,509% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |