Francine Higham

Councillor Francine Higham was born in Cape Town and raised in the Eastern Cape, where she earned her Bachelor of Journalism at Rhodes University. After graduation, she returned to Cape Town and began her career with Media24 as an online journalist. Her career then took her abroad to London, where she gained extensive experience in the communications and digital industries. Driven by a desire to contribute to South Africa’s future, she returned home after ten years, bringing her skills and experience to a new role as Media Liaison Officer to the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities in the Western Cape Government. In 2021, she was elected as the Councillor for Ward 77, which includes vibrant areas such as District Six, Gardens, Vredehoek, Oranjezicht, Higgovale, Tamboerskloof, and the Bo-Kaap. She also served on the Portfolio Committee for Community Services and Health before being appointed as the Mayoral Committee Member. Passionate about improving service delivery, Councillor Higham focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as homelessness, social upliftment, youth development, environmental protection, and the maintenance of public spaces. She is committed to building a better Cape Town—one where transparent communication, strong partnerships, and responsive services empower every community member to thrive.