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.
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North West / B / NW405
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A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 2,7B2023/24
Reported revenueR 1,8BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio-6,909%Outside comparable range · Source review needed
Cash coverage0,683 monthsLiquidity indicator
Evidence has limits
A resilience score requires all three comparable financial inputs and a source-quality check. Missing or flagged values stay unavailable.
Short cash runway
Year-end cash covered less than one month of reported operating expenditure. Review the financial statements for context.
Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 2,1B | R 1,8B |
| 2023/24 | R 2,7B | R 1,8B |
| 2024/25 | R 2,6B | R 2,3B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | -7,535% |
| 2023/24 | -6,909% |
| 2024/25 | Not reported |
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 902 335 979,00 |
| Finance | R 746 431 057,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 283 808 231,00 |
| Civil Defence | R 93 409 431,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 77 237 455,00 |
| Roads | R 59 083 772,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 58 459 627,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 56 018 299,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 49 222 220,00 |
| Sewerage | R 47 820 121,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 42 628 643,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 42 318 321,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 30 140 021,00 |
| Human Resources | R 26 099 754,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 23 914 146,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 23 802 220,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 21 640 099,00 |
| Information Technology | R 18 483 357,00 |
| Asset Management | R 17 673 523,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 17 146 793,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 12 207 330,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 12 139 951,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 11 446 616,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 9 910 269,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 9 476 077,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 6 178 067,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 4 825 804,00 |
| Laboratory Services | R 2 936 630,00 |
| Literacy Programmes | R 2 920 619,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 185 766,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 1 812 610,00 |
| Control of Public Nuisances | R 1 058 761,00 |
| Legal Services | R 986 591,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 939 597,00 |
| Property Services | R 741 867,00 |
| Air Transport | R 206 170,00 |
| Public Toilets | R 131 516,00 |
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 | -6,909% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 0,683 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -47,097% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |