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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
General Information
Legal form of entity Municipality in terms of section 1 of the Local Government:
Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998) read with section 155 (1)
of the Constitution of the republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996)
Nature of business and principal activities The provision of services (electricity, water, sanitation and refuse) to
communities in a sustainable manner, to promote social and economic
development; and to promote a safe and healthy environment.
Members of Council
Executive Mayor Cllr. B.Mahuma
Speaker Cllr. V. Nqina-Mzondeki
Council Whip Cllr. M. Jokazi
Members of Mayoral Committee
MMC Corporate Support Services: Cllr. S. Moumakwe
MMC Finance: Cllr. T. Grobler
MMC LED: Cllr. N. Khenene
MMC Planning and Human Settlement: Cllr. S. Mazibuko
MMC Social and Health Services: Cllr. P.S. Mapena-Dlamini
MMC Water, Energy and Sanitation: Cllr. D. Sithole
MMC Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture: Cllr. N.D. Molatlegi
MMC Roads, Transport and Stormwater: Cllr. G. Khoza
MMC Parks, Cemetries and Waste Management: Cllr. D. Molebatsi
MMC Public Safety: Cllr. J. Legoete
Councillors Cllr. B. Montsho (Ward 01)
Cllr. M. Mtyotywa (Ward 11)
Cllr. D. Machaba (Ward 12)
Cllr. M. Ndamane (Ward 13)
Cllr. K. Tsotetsi (Ward 14)
Cllr. D. Mbulula (Ward 16)
Cllr. T Tlholoe (Ward 18)
Cllr. M. Sello (Ward 19)
Cllr. P. Faku (Ward 22)
Cllr. N. Matiwane (Ward 24)
Cllr. A. Saba (Ward 25)
Cllr. W. Matshaya (Ward 26)
Cllr. W. Njani (Ward 28)
Cllr. N. Kolo (Ward 29)
Cllr. M. Ngamntwini (Ward 30)
Cllr. I. Merabe (Ward 33)
Cllr. N. Ncele (Ward 34)
Cllr. N. Baza (Ward 35)
Cllr. A. Van Tonder (Ward 03)
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
General Information
Cllr. S Erasmus (Ward 04)
Cllr. E. De Lange (Ward 08)
Cllr. C. Harrison (Ward 07)
Cllr. P. Dick (Ward 09)
Cllr. G. Samson (Ward 10)
Cllr. I. Ramphore (Ward 20)
Proportional Representative Councillors:
Cllr. G. Kruger
Cllr. B.C Dreyer
Cllr. H. Hild
Cllr. J. Marite
Cllr. J. Letlhake
Cllr. N. Williams
Cllr. P. Mavuso
Cllr. P. Francis
Cllr. S. Sekhokho
Cllr. J. Biyela
Cllr. F. Bergman
Cllr. M.E. Matlala
Cllr. B. Munyai
Cllr. A. Zingela
Cllr. J. Matebesi
Cllr. B Ramaphala
Cllr. M. Ramotlhale
Cllr. J. Letsholo
Cllr. M. Sethepo
Cllr. M. Mthimkhulu
Cllr. T.S Mngomezulu
Cllr. M. Nkoe
Cllr. C. Brough
Cllr. T. Seshoka
Cllr. T.E. Stefane
Cllr. F. Volgraaff
Cllr. A. Sityebi-Mabuya
Cllr. T. Mazula
Cllr. N. Kiewiertz
Cllr. P.Chabane
Grading of local authority Grade 4
Accounting Officer T. Goba
Chief Financial Officer N.M. Lion
Registered office Corner Sutherland & Pollock street
Randfontein
1760
Postal address P. O. Box 218
Randfontein
1760
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
General Information
Bankers First National Bank Ltd
Auditors Auditor General of South Africa
Attorneys Bhika Calitz Attorneys
Fick Attorneys
Geldenhuys Van Ryneveld Attorneys
Legwale Attorneys
Malatji Attorneys
Matseke Attorneys
Motlatsi Seleke Attorneys
Naidoo and Associates Incorporated
Steyn and Steyn Attorneys
Thaanyane Attorneys
Currency South African Rand
Rounding off Nearest Rand
Telephone number 011 411 0000
Fax number 011 693 1394
Website www.randwestcity.gov.za
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
Index
The reports and statements set out below comprise the unaudited annual financial statements presented to the provincial
legislature:
Page
Accounting Officer's Responsibilities and Approval 5
Accounting Officer's Report 6 - 7
Statement of Financial Position 8
Statement of Financial Performance 9
Statement of Changes in Net Assets 10
Cash Flow Statement 11
Statement of Comparison of Budget and Actual Amounts 12 - 15
Accounting Policies 16 - 38
Notes to the Unaudited Annual Financial Statements 39 - 102
DBSA Development Bank of South Africa
GRAP Generally Recognised Accounting Practice
MMC Member of Mayoral Committee
IAS International Accounting Standards
SDL Skills Development Levy
SARS South African Revenue Services
UIF Unemployment Insurance Fund
VAT Value Added Tax of 1991
MFMA Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003
MIG Municipal Infrastructure Grant
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
Accounting Officer's Responsibilities and Approval
The accounting officer is required by the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003), to maintain adequate
accounting records and is responsible for the content and integrity of the unaudited annual financial statements and related
financial information included in this report. It is the responsibility of the accounting officer to ensure that the unaudited annual
financial statements fairly present the state of affairs of the municipality as at the end of the financial year and the results of its
operations and cash flows for the period then ended. The external auditors are engaged to express an independent opinion on
the unaudited annual financial statements and was given unrestricted access to all financial records and related data.
The unaudited annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Standards of Generally Recognised
Accounting Practice (GRAP) including any interpretations, guidelines and directives issued by the Accounting Standards
Board.
The unaudited annual financial statements are based upon appropriate accounting policies consistently applied and supported
by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates.
The accounting officeracknowledges that heis ultimately responsible for the system of internal financial control established by
the municipality and place considerable importance on maintaining a strong control environment. To enable the accounting
officer to meet these responsibilities, the accounting officer sets standards for internal control aimed at reducing the risk of
error or deficit in a cost effective manner. The standards include the proper delegation of responsibilities within a clearly
defined framework, effective accounting procedures and adequate segregation of duties to ensure an acceptable level of risk.
These controls are monitored throughout the municipality and all employees are required to maintain the highest ethical
standards in ensuring the municipality’s business is conducted in a manner that in all reasonable circumstances is above
reproach. The focus of risk management in the municipality is on identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring all known
forms of risk across the municipality. While operating risk cannot be fully eliminated, the municipality endeavours to minimise it
by ensuring that appropriate infrastructure, controls, systems and ethical behaviour are applied and managed within
predetermined procedures and constraints.
The accounting officer is of the opinion, based on the information and explanations given by management, that the system of
internal control provides reasonable assurance that the financial records may be relied on for the preparation of the unaudited
annual financial statements. However, any system of internal financial control can provide only reasonable, and not absolute,
assurance against material misstatement or deficit.
The accounting officer has reviewed the municipality’s cash flow forecast for the year to 30 June 2021 and, in the light of this
review and the current financial position, he is satisfied that the municipality has or has access to adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
The unaudited annual financial statements set out on pages 8 to 103 which have been prepared on the going concern basis,
were approved by the accounting officer on 31 October 2020. and were signed on his behalf by:
Accounting Officer
T.Goba
Randfontein
Saturday, 31 October 2020
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
Accounting Officer's Report
The accounting officersubmitshis report for the year ended 30 June 2020.
1. Review of activities
Main business and operations
The is an organ of state within the local sphere of government exercising legislative and executive authority within an area
determined in terms of the local government: Municipal Dermacation Act, 1998 and operates in South Africa.
The operating results and state of affairs of the municipality are fully set out in the attached annual financial statements
and do not in our opinion require any further comment..
Net deficit of the municipality was R 140 676 599 (2019: deficit R 93 195 302).
2. Financial sustainability
The municipality is currently faced with numerous financial problems which impact, amongst others, on its ability to meet its
financial committments and the provision of sustainable basic services. Challenges faced regarding financial issues manifests
in cash flow constraits.see note 53 for details. The covid -19 pandemic affected the financial sustainability of the Municipality.
3. Fruitless and wasteful expenditure
Given the current financial position of the municipality, there were instances where the municipality incurred interest due to late
payment of creditor aacounts. The interest incurred in this respect was unavoidable and has been disclosed in the note 56.
4. Irregular expenditure
The municipality embarked on an overall review of the supply chain management function with the aim to support and
implement a sustainable change within supply chain management. As part of its review, management conducted a detailed
review of contracts that were awarded by the municipality. This review included confirming the scope and extent of contracts
that were irregular.
5. Going concern
The unaudited annual financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting policies applicable to a going
concern. This basis presumes that funds will be available to finance future operations and that the realisation of assets and
settlement of liabilities, contingent obligations and commitments will occur in the ordinary course of business.
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has significantly casted a doubt on the going concern assumption of the municipality
however the governments intervention through the disaster management grant will assist in ensuring that the municipality
continues as a going concern.
The ability of the municipality to continue as a going concern is dependent on a number of factors. The most significant is the
continued funding by National and Provincial government for operational and capital activities. Refer to note 53 for details.
6. Subsequent events
The accounting officer is not aware of any matter or circumstance arising since the end of the financial year except for those
mentioned in note 54.
7. Accounting policies
The unaudited annual financial statements prepared in accordance with the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice
(GRAP), including any interpretations of such Statements issued by the Accounting Practices Board, and in accordance with
Section 122(3) of the Municipal Finance Management Act(Act 56 of 2003).
8. Accounting Officer
The accounting officer of the municipality during the year and to the date of this report is as follows:
Name
T. Goba
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
Accounting Officer's Report
9. Secretary
The secretarial fuction was perfomed by the Department of Corporate Services.
10. Corporate governance
General
The accounting officer is committed to business integrity, transparency and professionalism in all its activities. As part of this
commitment, the accounting officer supports the highest standards of corporate governance and the ongoing development of
best practice.
The municipality confirms and acknowledges its responsibility to total compliance with the Code of Corporate Practices and
Conduct ("the Code") laid out in the King Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2002. The accounting officer
discuss the responsibilities of management in this respect, at Executive Committee meetings and monitor the municipality's
compliance with the code on a monthly basis.
11. Bankers
For the year under review, the primary bank account of Rand West City Local Municipality was First National Bank.
12. Auditors
Auditor General of South Africa will continue in office for the next financial period.
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Rand West City Local Municipality
(Registration number GT485)
Unaudited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020
Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2020
Figures in Rand Note(s) 2020 2019
Restated*
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 3 53 942 809 30 056 921
Receivables from exhange transactions 4 188 917 496 183 196 584
Receivables from non-exchange transactions 5 37 797 408 34 821 184
Prepayments 6 3 553 711 906 708
Inventories 7 2 047 269 2 751 448
Long term receivables 8 788 105 669 238
Investments 9 4 348 310 4 176 040
291 395 108 256 578 123
Non-Current Assets
Long term receivables 8 431 186 447 928
Biological assets that form part of an agricultural activity 10 498 015 528 054
Investment property 11 240 565 056 244 883 203
Property, plant and equipment 12 4 062 685 453 4 012 598 537
Intangible assets 13 6 932 748 7 338 918
Heritage assets 14 3 904 117 4 266 090
4 315 016 575 4 270 062 730
Total Assets 4 606 411 683 4 526 640 853
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Payables from exchange transactions 15 1 212 943 340 951 447 431
Payables from non-exchange transactions 16 23 636 011 21 871 629
VAT payable 17 28 192 178 59 073 796
Unspent conditional grants and receipts 18 12 454 740 12 757 592
Consumer deposits 19 57 955 763 56 667 054
Finance lease obligations 20 16 656 913 9 091 623
Provisions 21 14 634 028 13 214 040
1 366 472 973 1 124 123 165
Non-Current Liabilities
Finance lease obligations 20 18 600 100 20 123 504
Provisions 21 148 585 080 161 533 593
Employee benefit obligation 22 173 128 000 180 558 427
340 313 180 362 215 524
Total Liabilities 1 706 786 153 1 486 338 689
Net Assets 2 899 625 530 3 040 302 164
Reserves
Revaluation reserve 1 670 942 1 670 942
Accumulated surplus 2 897 954 588 3 038 631 222
Total Net Assets 2 899 625 530 3 040 302 164
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