New look for libraries across Cape Town

New look for libraries across Cape Town

From Afternoon Drive with John Maytham by CapeTalk

June 1, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

John Maytham interviews Francine Higham about the refurbishment of libraries in Cape Town.

Cape Town libraries are getting a facelift – MMC for Community Services and Health Francine Higham speaks to John Maytham about the refurbishment rollout.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x   Subscribe to…

People in this episode

Host: John Maytham

Guest: Francine Higham

Topics covered

  • library refurbishment
  • community services
  • Cape Town
  • public services
  • interview

Keywords

  • libraries
  • refurbishment
  • Cape Town
  • Francine Higham
  • community services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CapeTalk

Places: Cape Town

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