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 / WC041
Kannaland
A closer look at the financial evidence behind your local government.
Reported expenditureR 293,2M2023/24
Reported revenueR 249,9MRevenue is not necessarily cash collected
Maintenance ratio11,487%Repairs and maintenance relative to the asset base
Cash coverage2,732 monthsLiquidity indicator
Historical context
Follow the financial trajectory.
Revenue & expenditure
Nominal ZAR · Financial-year endView exact figures
| Financial year | Expenditure | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | R 293,2M | R 249,9M |
| 2024/25 | R 238,8M | R 241,9M |
Maintenance over time
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| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Not reported |
| 2023/24 | 11,487% |
| 2024/25 | 4,536% |
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 70 153 429,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 38 086 998,00 |
| Finance | R 36 193 029,00 |
| Housing | R 28 049 077,00 |
| Administrative and Corporate Support | R 25 377 608,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 17 003 543,00 |
| Sewerage | R 16 916 374,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 13 389 323,00 |
| Municipal Manager, Town Secretary and Chief Executive | R 11 688 651,00 |
| Roads | R 11 005 538,00 |
| Property Services | R 8 063 663,00 |
| Literacy Programmes | R 4 875 226,00 |
| Road and Traffic Regulation | R 4 116 727,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 2 729 251,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 416 880,00 |
| Fleet Management | R 1 393 219,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 1 207 336,00 |
| Recreational Facilities | R 703 828,00 |
| Fire Fighting and Protection | R 272 072,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 227 429,00 |
| Cemeteries, Funeral Parlours and Crematoriums | R 123 829,00 |
| Human Resources | R 102 850,00 |
| Waste Water Treatment | R 85 418,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 58 322,00 |
Reporting & compliance
The audit record.
Disclaimer of opinion
Audit evidenceOutstanding
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Audit evidenceOutstanding
Audit evidenceQualified
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Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
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Audit evidenceDisclaimer of opinion
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceUnqualified - Emphasis of Matter items
Audit evidenceAdverse opinion
Audit evidenceOutstanding
Audit evidenceDisclaimer of opinion
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 | 11,487% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 2,732 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. | |
| Operating balance | -17,329% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |