Reopen Johannesburg Libraries On Saturdays

Petition is addressed to:
City of Johannesburg Municipal Council

1,117 Signatures

100 %
500 for collection target

1,117 Signatures

100 %
500 for collection target
  1. Launched June 2026
  2. Time remaining > 6 weeks
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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: 17 Jun 2026
Collection ends: 12/16/2026
Region: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Topic: Administration

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Why people sign

Many kids, especially from disadvantaged families where electricity and water is a challenge would benefit. Others are from abusive and troubled families where studying could pose a challenge. Lastly, many kids would spend their time productivity instead of hanging around spaza shops not knowing if the sun is rising or setting.

To be able to take my children to the library as I did as a child. My son lives books but being a working mum I can't take him during the week.

Because reading and the love of reading is what starts children and adults on the pathway to increased knowledge, personal growth, and the imagination to allow creativity and intelligence to fly ...

Reading and early literacy is the foundation of learning. Kids need access to places that encourage reading after school and on weekends

For access when needed, and to encourage young people to go to the libraries on Saturdays instead of always wondering about at the malls and other places that are not progressive. Some homes don’t have quiet spaces, so libraries that are open on Saturdays are important and needed spaces.

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