3.9 The Emalahleni Local Municipality The Emalahleni Local Municipality (EMLM) reported that it has spent 96 percent of its budget. The EMLM further reported that its funding of capital is mainly through grants. With respect to revenue collection, the EMLM, said it is collecting less than 30 percent of its own revenue. The EMLM further reported that 27.5 percent of it operating budget was spent on repairs and maintenance.