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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.
The local dataset contains no audit opinion for 2025. This does not mean a clean audit or a failed audit.
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 805,3M | R 664,1M |
| 2023/24 | R 897,1M | R 708,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 797,5M | R 752,6M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 10,759% |
| 2023/24 | 13,203% |
| 2024/25 | 9,534% |
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 150 917 980,00 |
| Finance | R 79 249 978,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 76 878 151,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 71 885 698,00 |
| Sewerage | R 55 376 769,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 49 288 726,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 48 521 823,00 |
| Roads | R 34 119 298,00 |
| Human Resources | R 29 567 175,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 22 772 597,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 22 345 886,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 14 704 230,00 |
| Asset Management | R 14 448 037,00 |
| Housing | R 13 616 010,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 12 346 578,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 10 907 822,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 9 957 594,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 9 921 653,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 9 615 223,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 9 238 993,00 |
| Property Services | R 9 015 281,00 |
| Informal Settlements | R 7 798 241,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 4 857 182,00 |
| Legal Services | R 4 282 511,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 3 800 810,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 3 266 256,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 3 060 020,00 |
| Governance Function | R 2 995 647,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 2 802 310,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 2 684 470,00 |
| Street Cleaning | R 2 616 233,00 |
| Valuation Service | R 1 567 227,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 486 754,00 |
| Licensing and Control of Animals | R 537 853,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 371 194,00 |
| Development Facilitation | R 354 237,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 243 639,00 |
| Tourism | R 67 673,00 |
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 | 9,534% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | -3,696 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -5,964% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |