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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 362,7M | R 341,2M |
| 2023/24 | R 515,6M | R 400,4M |
| 2024/25 | R 534,3M | R 478,7M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,268% |
| 2023/24 | 1,047% |
| 2024/25 | 1,657% |
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 220 162 393,00 |
| Electricity | R 92 004 721,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 79 558 592,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 23 245 905,00 |
| Roads | R 20 188 597,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 19 574 134,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 10 845 831,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 10 095 847,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 9 864 855,00 |
| Sewerage | R 7 159 431,00 |
| Legal Services | R 5 281 361,00 |
| Property Services | R 4 033 856,00 |
| Human Resources | R 3 814 744,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 822 729,00 |
| Water Storage | R 1 576 645,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 1 535 054,00 |
| Information Technology | R 1 269 686,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 124 525,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 051 889,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 884 811,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 291 177,00 |
| Asset Management | R 82 675,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 70 058,00 |
| Housing | R 61 748,00 |
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 | 1,047% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -1,974 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -28,771% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |