Operating deficit
Reported annual operating expenditure exceeded revenue excluding capital transfers. This financial pressure is distinct from proof of service failure.
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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 95M | R 87,3M |
| 2023/24 | R 104,7M | R 98M |
| 2024/25 | R 109,2M | R 102,3M |
| Financial year | Maintenance ratio |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 10,535% |
| 2023/24 | 10,073% |
| 2024/25 | 11,163% |
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 20 069 755,00 |
| Finance | R 16 530 669,00 |
| Roads | R 14 485 609,00 |
| Police Forces, Traffic and Street Parking Control | R 10 222 708,00 |
| Economic Development/Planning | R 8 999 750,00 |
| Water Distribution | R 8 305 572,00 |
| Mayor and Council | R 6 824 065,00 |
| Sewerage | R 5 076 843,00 |
| Solid Waste Removal | R 3 807 089,00 |
| Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill Sites) | R 2 420 935,00 |
| Libraries and Archives | R 2 189 444,00 |
| Sports Grounds and Stadiums | R 1 982 144,00 |
| Community Halls and Facilities | R 1 791 152,00 |
| Disaster Management | R 1 210 853,00 |
| Corporate Wide Strategic Planning (IDPs, LEDs) | R 612 539,00 |
| Tourism | R 140 000,00 |
| Security Services | R 71 847,00 |
| Indicator | Reported value | What it tells you | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs and maintenance | 10,073% | Audited annual repairs divided by reported property, plant, equipment and investment property. Reference 8%; ratios outside 0–100% need source review. | |
| Cash coverage | 25,123 months | Year-end cash divided by one twelfth of audited annual operating expenditure. Reference 3 months. |
An audit opinion assesses financial reporting and compliance. It does not certify service delivery or rule out all wrongdoing.
| Operating balance | -6,9% | Revenue excluding capital transfers minus operating expenditure, divided by that revenue. |