Public money · district municipality
Gert Sibande
Budgets, audited spending, grants, reported unauthorised and irregular expenditure and audit opinions, by financial year, as National Treasury publishes them for Gert Sibande District Municipality Council.
Income statement, headline items
Original budget, adjusted budget and audited actual side by side; each is its own figure
| Financial year | Item | Original budget | Adjusted budget | Audited actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions) | R 648 808 310 | R 861 127 660 | — |
| Total Expenditure | R 678 464 310 | R 889 954 137 | — | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | −R 29 656 000 | −R 28 826 477 | — | |
| 2024/25 | Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions) | — | — | R 695 097 470 |
| Total Expenditure | — | — | R 684 947 713 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | — | — | R 10 149 757 | |
| 2023/24 | Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions) | — | — | R 844 720 638 |
| Total Expenditure | — | — | R 826 294 574 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | — | — | R 18 426 064 | |
| 2022/23 | Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions) | — | — | R 814 864 162 |
| Total Expenditure | — | — | R 789 093 138 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | — | — | R 25 771 024 |
Unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure
As the municipality reported it; not a finding of wrongdoing by itself
| Year | Unauthorised | Irregular | Fruitless and wasteful |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | R 0 | R 68 million | R 0 |
| 2022/23 | R 0 | R 63 million | R 26 million |
| 2021/22 | R 0 | R 0 | R 0 |
| 2020/21 | R 0 | R 0 | R 0 |
| 2019/20 | R 0 | R 0 | R 0 |
| 2018/19 | R 0 | R 0 | R 0 |
| 2017/18 | R 0 | R 0 | R 0 |
| 2015/16 | — | R 37 442 | — |
Audit opinions
The Auditor-General's opinion on the annual financial statements, per year
| Year | Opinion | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2022/23 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2021/22 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2020/21 | Unqualified - No findings | Audit report (external site) |
| 2019/20 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2018/19 | Unqualified - No findings | Audit report (external site) |
| 2017/18 | Unqualified - No findings | Audit report (external site) |
| 2016/17 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2015/16 | Qualified | not linked |
| 2014/15 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2013/14 | Qualified | Audit report (external site) |
| 2012/13 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2011/12 | Unqualified - Emphasis of Matter items | Audit report (external site) |
| 2010/11 | Unqualified - No findings | Audit report (external site) |
Capital expenditure by type
Latest audited year with figures; original and adjusted budgets beside the audited actual
| Type | Original budget | Adjusted budget | Audited actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deprecation | R 28 million | — | R 22 million |
| New | R 3,6 million | — | R 2,2 million |
| Renewal | — | — | R 483 290 |
| Repairs and maintenance | R 26 million | — | R 21 million |
Conditional grants
Largest grant budgets in the latest year published (Treasury publishes budgets, not audited receipts, here)
| Grant | Adjusted budget |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure Skills Development Grant | R 5,6 million |
| Expanded Public Works Programme Integrated Grant (Municipality) | R 3,9 million |
| Rural Road Assets Management Systems Grant | R 2,3 million |
| Local Government Financial Management Grant | R 1,0 million |
- capital
- 2017/18 – 2025/26
- conditional grant
- 2012/13 – 2018/19
- income expenditure
- 2017/18 – 2025/26
- uifw expenditure
- 2011/12 – 2023/24
Tender notices by the municipality
Where the municipality publishes on the eTender portal under its demarcation name
APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES TO THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER QUALITY LABORATORY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.
APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM AS AN WHEN IT IS REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS
APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER REAGENTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE DISCRETE ANALYSER (GALLERY PLUS)TO THE GERT SIBANDE WATER QUALITY LABORATORY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS
ONSTRUCTION OF NEW BOREHOLES AND REFURBISHMENT OF DAMAGED EXISTING BOREHOLES WITHIN GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
REGIONAL BULK WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR ERMELO CLUSTER 1 (WORK PACKAGE 2) IN MSUKALIGWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
REGIONAL BULK WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR ERMELO CLUSTER 1 (WORK PACKAGE 1) IN MSUKALIGWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ROAD MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AS AND WHEN REQUIRED WITHIN GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS
APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF HYGIENE SERVICES AND PEST CONTROL AT GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY MAIN OFFICE, GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER LABORATORY AND GSDM DISASTER CENTRES IN MKHONDO LM, CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI LM, PALESENG LM, DR PIXLEY KA SEME LM AND ERMELO AIRPORT BUILDING FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.RE-ADVERT
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT GSDM WATER QUALITY LABORATORY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS(RE-ADVERT)
REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, CAPITAL AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OF ENTIRE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AT MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS
APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR REVIEW OF THE STATUTORY ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AND THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS TO COVER ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2025/26, 2026/27, AND 2027/28
PANEL FOR THE PROVISION OF EXECUTIVE SECURITY SERVICES FOR GSDM FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER(S) FOR REFERRAL AND SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES ON TESTING OF POTABLE WATER, RAW WATER, WASTEWATER AND SLUDGE SAMPLES FOR THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER QUALITY LABORATORY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS LABORATORY CHEMICALS INCLUDING SALTS AND ACIDS TO THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER QUALITY LABORATORY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A COLLAPSED WALL AT GSDM MAIN BUILDING DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025/2026
PROVISION OF A COMMERCIAL BANKING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS (01 SEPTEMBER 2026 TO 30 AUGUST 2031)
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF REAGENTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE DISCRETE ANALYSER (GALLERY PLUS) TO THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER QUALITY LABORATORY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS FROM AN APPOINTED PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF REAGENTS AND CONSUMABLES COMPATIBLE WITH MACHEREY-NAGEL EQUIPMENTS TO THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER QUALITY LABORATORY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT GSDM WATER QUALITY LABORATORY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS
SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SUITE OF DATA AND IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE
APPOINTMENT OF AN INSURANCE BROKER FOR THE INSURANCE PORTFOLIO OF GSDM FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2026 TO 30 JUNE 2029
APPOINTMENT OF AN INSURANCE BROKER FOR THE INSURANCE PORTFOLIO OF GSDM FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2026 TO 30 JUNE 2029
Appointment of the Service Provider for the provision of Hygiene Services and Pest Control at Gert Sibande District Municipality Main Office, Gert Sibande District Municipality Water Laboratory and GSDM Disaster Centres in Mkhondo LM, Chief Albert Luthuli LM, Dipaleseng LM and Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme LM for a period of thirty six (36) months
PROVISION OF AVIATION COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES TO GSDM DRONE OPERATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS, RE-ADVERT
PROVISION OF VARIOUS GAS CYLINDERS INCLUDING GAS CYLINDER RENTALS TO THE GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WATER LABORATORY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS (RE-ADVERT)
Why no ward figures
National Treasury reports municipal finance for the municipality as a whole. Mandate SA shows it at that level and never divides it across wards; a ward’s page links here instead.