Follow the evidence
Compare matched annual figures, audit outcomes and underlying Treasury records before drawing conclusions.
Municipality directoryEvidence note 01
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
Western Cape / B / WC014
Saldanha Bay
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 1,4B2022/23
Reported revenueR 1,4BRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio1,986%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage6,08 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 1,4B | R 1,4B |
| 2023/24 | R 1,5B | R 1,6B |
| 2024/25 | R 1,6B | R 1,7B |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 1,986% |
| 2023/24 | 2,435% |
| 2024/25 | 3,489% |
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 407 350 644,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 150 167 829,00 |
| Roads | R 112 323 065,00 |
| Finance | R 77 217 310,00 |
| Sewerage | R 60 128 937,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 52 977 567,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 49 352 555,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 46 241 363,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 34 592 026,00 |
| Information Technology | R 29 983 899,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 27 593 282,00 |
| Property Services | R 23 798 795,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 22 500 659,00 |
| Security Services | R 22 019 418,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 21 629 426,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 20 754 871,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 19 394 014,00 |
| Human Resources | R 17 888 878,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 13 413 114,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 11 975 674,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 11 080 915,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 9 044 532,00 |
| Informal Settlements | R 8 778 754,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 8 345 701,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 8 326 301,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 8 151 883,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 8 146 760,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 8 119 795,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 7 614 632,00 |
| Project Management Unit | R 7 216 553,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 7 059 911,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 6 404 763,00 |
| Legal Services | R 6 112 367,00 |
| Marketing, Customer Relations, Publicity and Media Co-ordination | R 5 643 399,00 |
| Housing | R 4 529 609,00 |
| Governance Function | R 3 375 665,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 2 975 280,00 |
| Cultural Matters | R 2 776 627,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 2 486 462,00 |
| Population Development | R 2 293 671,00 |
| Biodiversity and Landscape | R 1 743 111,00 |
| Risk Management | R 1 413 085,00 |
| Water Storage | R 1 344 209,00 |
| Beaches and Jetties | R 1 309 991,00 |
| Health Services | R 57 414,00 |
| Tourism | R 26 930,00 |
| Air Transport | R 572,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceAn audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
Trace each indicator
The evidence behind the view.
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 1,986% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 6,08 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | 3,498% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |