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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 459,8M | R 400,8M |
| 2023/24 | R 482,2M | R 470,2M |
| 2024/25 | R 526,8M | R 558,1M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,042% |
| 2023/24 | 0,732% |
| 2024/25 | 0,913% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electricity | R 155 891 531,00 |
| Finance | R 59 098 869,00 |
| Roads | R 34 341 140,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 28 472 904,00 |
| Sewerage | R 26 009 915,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 21 779 647,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 20 445 764,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 19 581 760,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 19 558 092,00 |
| Human Resources | R 16 433 815,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 12 986 482,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 10 622 078,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 9 275 967,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 6 802 041,00 |
| Asset Management | R 6 736 764,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 6 230 023,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 5 701 491,00 |
| Information Technology | R 4 923 800,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 4 689 418,00 |
| Tourism | R 2 342 143,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 2 202 753,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 1 750 458,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 715 742,00 |
| Housing | R 1 671 183,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 1 292 486,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 1 219 945,00 |
| Property Services | R 267 100,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 124 407,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 37 269,00 |
| Storm Water Management | R 12 803,00 |
| Water Storage | R 8 303,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 2 783,00 |
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 | 0,732% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -3,811 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -2,562% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |