Operating Revenue: 95.8% of the budgeted revenue was collected.
Operating Expenditure: 99.7% of the budgeted expenditure was spent, showing that the municipality almost fully utilized its allocated budget.
Capital Expenditure: 85.1% of the budgeted capital spending was completed.
2. Salaries & Employee-Related Costs
Cape Agulhas’ employee-related costs rose to 41.4% of the total operating budget, exceeding the 40% threshold recommended for municipalities.
Employee-related costs have been increasing minimally, showing relative budget control.
3. Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure spending in the Overberg District (including Cape Agulhas) totaled R202.93 million, accounting for 85.6% of the district’s capital budget.
38.9% of the infrastructure investment went into new infrastructure, primarily focused on water supply.
Upgrades and renewal of infrastructure were primarily focused on roads and water supply.
4. Debt Collection & Consumer Debt
Revenue collection challenges have been noted in wastewater and waste management services, suggesting a possible under-recovery of costs.
Households account for the largest share of outstanding municipal debt, and debt collection efforts need improvement.
5. Key Takeaways & Recommendations
Employee costs are high, exceeding the 40% benchmark. Cost control is necessary.
Infrastructure spending is focused on water supply and roads, but a need for higher capital budget utilization remains.
Debt collection efficiency must improve, especially in service-based revenues like wastewater and waste management.
