Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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 / WC033
Cape Agulhas
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 418,4M2022/23
Reported revenueR 405,7MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio13,848%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage2,512 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | R 418,4M | R 405,7M |
| 2023/24 | R 430,5M | R 446,5M |
| 2024/25 | R 508,6M | R 496,7M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 13,848% |
| 2023/24 | 13,579% |
| 2024/25 | 13,157% |
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 136 880 558,00 |
| Finance | R 44 220 534,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 24 860 067,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 23 036 303,00 |
| Roads | R 20 503 871,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 17 712 978,00 |
| Sewerage | R 14 129 012,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 13 000 885,00 |
| Information Technology | R 12 612 235,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 11 669 445,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 9 290 019,00 |
| Pollution Control | R 8 919 586,00 |
| Human Resources | R 8 824 314,00 |
| Beaches and Jetties | R 8 376 417,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 7 329 743,00 |
| Town Planning, Building Regulations and Enforcement, and City Engineer | R 7 140 055,00 |
| Community Parks (including Nurseries) | R 5 934 513,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 5 671 328,00 |
| Property Services | R 5 049 261,00 |
| Supply Chain Management | R 4 985 372,00 |
| Water Treatment | R 4 843 715,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 4 011 215,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 3 403 047,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 3 399 322,00 |
| Literacy Programmes | R 3 343 129,00 |
| Housing | R 3 114 586,00 |
| Animal Care and Diseases | R 1 656 490,00 |
| Governance Function | R 1 606 936,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 1 347 265,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 1 053 377,00 |
| Risk Management | R 411 643,00 |
| Street Lighting and Signal Systems | R 42 040,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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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 | 13,848% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 2,512 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -3,129% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |