The STLM reported that its budget performance has been affected by the increase in the Eskom tariff which has led to an increase in sales of electricity. The STLM further reported that water sales were increased and that other sales for services provided have increased as well. The STLM informed the Committees that their capital budget amounts to R6.3 million of which R4.3 million will be spent on road; and the remainder of R2 million will be spent on high mask lighting. The STLM explained that capital expenditure is funded by the MIG. The STLM reported that the operational grant dependency is 27.63 per cent, capital grants dependency is 100 per cent, and salaries as a percentage of the total operating budget is 42 per cent. Furthermore, the STLM reported that repair and maintenance expenditure budget amounted to R2.6 million.