Reopen Joburg libraries on Saturdays, campaigners say – but it’s not that simple
Having engaged directly with the City’s Library Department, the alliance says the petition will be formally presented to council alongside evidence of public support and calls for a phased return of Saturday services.“For many residents, Saturdays are the only day they can a library,” the alliance says, calling weekend access essential for borrowing books, doing research, attending literacy programmes and using safe, free public space.
Who loses out The Joburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) has collected 670 signatures for the petition, saying Saturday closures strip working people, students and families of the one day many can libraries for study space, computers, free Wi‑Fi and community programmes.
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