Region: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Administration

Reopen Johannesburg Libraries On Saturdays

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Joburg Crisis Alliance
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City of Johannesburg Municipal Council

190 Signatures

38 %
500 for collection target

190 Signatures

38 %
500 for collection target
  1. Launched 17/06/2026
  2. Time remaining > 5 months
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Petition addressed to: City of Johannesburg Municipal Council

Since June 2022, City of Joburg libraries have been closed on Saturdays, depriving thousands of residents of access to books, study spaces, computers, internet services, and community programmes on the one day many can use them.

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LIBRARIES ARE AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE for learners, job seekers, working residents, seniors, and community groups.

Thank you so much for your support, Joburg Crisis Alliance, Johannesburg
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Petition started: 06/17/2026
Collection ends: 12/16/2026
Region: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Topic: Administration

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Many people cannot visit libraries during the week. It is essential for EVERYBODY to have access to the magical world of books.

Not everyone is able to visit public libraries in the week and weekends are their only options

Libraries are very important public resources and some people are only able to visit them on weekends

Because reading books is vital for education and learning to think. It is vital for ALL not just a few, which is why libraries need to be open on saturdays and at least some of the holidays.

Because children need to have access to a safe place for learning

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Petition started: 06/17/2026
Collection ends: 12/16/2026
Region: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Topic: Administration

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  • Not public, Johannesburg
    13 minutes ago
  • Not public, City of Johannesburg
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  • Fazlin Abdurahman, Cape town
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  • Claudia Pietersen, Johannesburg
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  • Jason van Wyngaard, Johannesburg
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