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 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 145 158 866,00 |
| Electricity | R 68 605 568,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 25 340 973,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 22 704 544,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 22 042 339,00 |
| Asset Management | R 10 961 807,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 10 957 551,00 |
| Roads | R 10 273 193,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 9 951 739,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 8 141 350,00 |
| Sewerage | R 8 103 670,00 |
| Legal Services | R 6 088 458,00 |
| Human Resources | R 4 640 896,00 |
| Water Storage | R 2 041 120,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 1 359 675,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 1 289 647,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 1 261 311,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 234 488,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 942 158,00 |
| Information Technology | R 867 946,00 |
| Property Services | R 340 230,00 |
| Housing | R 268 021,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 173 436,00 |
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 | 1,268% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -2,25 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -6,309% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |