Western Cape library cardholders can now access e-books and audiobooks via the Libby App. The province hopes to reach a wider audience with the offering.

Scores of libraries in the eThekwini Municipality have allegedly not received new library books for several years now due to ‘tender issues’.

KwaZulu-Natal libraries have apparently not been restocked with new books in recent years according to the Democratic Alliance.

The City of Cape Town is battling with vandalism. Several libraries have reportedly been vandalised across the city in recent weeks.

As South Africa enters lockdown Level 2, students not yet back on campus are asking the government to open public libraries.