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 623,5M2023/24
Reported revenueR 343,1MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio0,386%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage59,64 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 187 456 057,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 103 386 550,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 96 602 930,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 89 488 351,00 |
| Finance | R 86 295 292,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 45 449 974,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 7 895 058,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 2 154 345,00 |
| Human Resources | R 1 556 195,00 |
| Legal Services | R 1 178 145,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 962 510,00 |
| Sewerage | R 617 230,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 275 219,00 |
| Roads | R 117 990,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 47 739,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 2 775,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 52,00 |
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 | 0,386% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 59,64 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -81,72% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |