Reopen Johannesburg Libraries On Saturdays

Petition is addressed to:
City of Johannesburg Municipal Council

680 Signatures

100 %
500 for collection target

680 Signatures

100 %
500 for collection target
  1. Launched 17/06/2026
  2. Time remaining > 4 months
  3. Submission
  4. Dialog with recipient
  5. Decision
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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.

Reason

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 details

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

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Why people sign

Reopen Johannesburg libraries during the weekend

Libraries should not be closed on Weekends

Books need to be accessible to all

Spaces to learn and study are imperative for our youth

Please open libraries for the betterment of the community

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