“Without making primary institution of information such as libraries accessible to all members of society, this right which is guaranteed by the Constitution, cannot be safe guarded," said Dlamini.

He pointed out that even in this era of technological advancement, a library remains an important facility in any community.

Currently, the Ekurhuleni Metro has minimal services at some of its libraries, where the digital accessible information system commonly known as the Daisy system is used.

The municipality has prioritised the provision of special services for the visually impaired, blind or deaf for implementation within the next five years.