List of libraries in South Africa

This is a list of libraries in South Africa.

National Libraries in South Africa

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Academic Libraries in South Africa

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Library Consortia

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Public Libraries

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Public Libraries in the Western Cape

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Public Libraries in Gauteng

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  • Akasia Library
  • Alberton Library
  • Alexandra 3rd Ave Library
  • Alexandra 8th Ave Library
  • Alkantrant Library
  • Atteridgeville Library
  • Bajabulile Library
  • Bakerton Library
  • Brakpan Library
  • Benoni Library
  • Bedfordvoew Library
  • Birchleigh Library
  • Bibliographic services
  • Blackheath Library
  • Bodibeng Library
  • Boksburg Library
  • Boskruin Library
  • Bosmont Public Library
  • Bonaero Park Library
  • Bramfischerville Library
  • Birchleigh Library
  • Brixton Library
  • Brooklyn Library
  • Bryanston Library
  • Centurion Library
  • Cullinan Library
  • Corronationville Library
  • Cosmo City Library
  • Dalene Laing Library
  • Danville Library
  • Davidsonville Library
  • De Deur Library
  • Diepkloof Zone 1 Library
  • Diepkloof Zone 5 Library
  • Diepsloot Library
  • Dinwiddie Library
  • Dreizik Library
  • Dobsonville Library
  • Duduza Library
  • Dunnottar Library
  • Coronationville Public Library
  • Cosmo City Library
  • East Lynne Library
  • East : Regional Office Library
  • Edenvale Library
  • Edenpark Library
  • Eersterus Library
  • Eldorado Park Ext. 2 Library
  • Eldorado Park Ext. 5 Library
  • Eldoraigne Library
  • Elsburg Library
  • Emmarentia Public Library
  • Emndeni Library
  • Ennerdale Ext 1 Library
  • Ennerdale Ext 9 Library
  • Erasmia Library
  • Es'kia Mphahlele Library
  • Evaton Public Library
  • Freedom Park Library
  • Ga-Rankuwa Library
  • Gatang Library
  • Geluksdal Library
  • Germiston Library
  • Glenanda Library
  • Glenstatia Library
  • Florida Library
  • Halala Library
  • Halfway House Library
  • Hammanskraal Library
  • Hercules Library
  • Henley-On-Klip Library
  • Heidelberg Library
  • Hillbrow Library
  • Horizon View Library
  • HP Mokoka Library
  • Impumelelo Library
  • Irene Library
  • Isaac Mokoena Library
  • Ivory Park Library
  • Ivory Park North Library
  • Jameson Park Library
  • Jabavu Library
  • JCL African Studies
  • JCL Art Gallery
  • JCL Children's Book Collection
  • JCL Multimedia Library
  • Johannesburg City Library
  • Johannesburg Art Gallery
  • Johannesburg Museum Africa
  • JHB Hector Peterson Library
  • JCL Performing Arts
  • Jotello F Soga Library
  • Katlehong Library
  • Kempton Park Library
  • Killarney Library
  • Klipfontein View Library
  • Klipspruit Children's Library
  • Klipspruit West Library
  • Kopanong Library
  • Langaville Library
  • Lawrence Bongani Sibanyoni Library (Kingsway)
  • Laudium Library
  • Lehae Libray
  • Lakeside public Library
  • Lenasia Ext. 3 Library
  • Lenasia South Library
  • Leratong Container Library
  • Leondale Library
  • Linbro Park Library
  • Linden Library
  • Lytellton Library
  • Mabopane Library
  • Mahlasedi Masana Library
  • Malvern Library
  • Mamelodi West Library
  • Mayfair Library
  • Mayville Library
  • Meadowlands Library
  • Meyerton main Library
  • Melville Public Library
  • Mofolo Library
  • Moot Library
  • Motubatse Library
  • Mountain View Library
  • Mpho Rahab Molepo Library (Tsakani II)
  • Murray Park Library
  • Nellmapius Library
  • Newlands Library
  • NORTH Regional Office
  • Noordgesig Library
  • Norscot Manor Library
  • Norwood Library
  • Nigel LIbrary
  • Olivedale Library
  • Olifantsfontein Library
  • Olivenhoutbosch Library
  • Onverwacht Library
  • Orange Farm Library
  • Orange Grove Reference Library
  • Orlando East Public Library
  • Palm Ridge Library
  • Phomolong Library
  • Prison JHB Maximum
  • Protea Glen Library
  • Overkruin Library
  • Parkhurst Public Library
  • Parkview Library
  • Pennyville Container Library
  • Phiri Library
  • Pierre van Ryneveld Library
  • Pimville Library
  • Poortjie Library
  • Pretoria North Library
  • Primrose Library
  • Prison Leeukop Medium B Library
  • Protea North Library
  • Protea Glen Library
  • Rabie Ridge Library
  • Randburg library
  • Randvaal Library
  • Refilwe Library
  • Reiger Park Library
  • Rev JM Buthane Library
  • Rhodes Park Library
  • Riverlea library
  • River Park Library
  • Rivonia Library
  • R Mphephu Library
  • Roodepoort Library
  • Rooihuiskraal Library
  • Rosebank Public Library
  • Rosettenville Library
  • Sandringham Library
  • Sandton Public Library
  • Sandown Library
  • Satelitte Services Libraries
  • SAT Bram Fischerville
  • SAT Chris Hani Hos
  • SAT Alexan Kopano
  • SAT Leratong
  • SAT Slovoville
  • Saulsville Library
  • Sandringham Libray
  • Savoy Library
  • Sharpeville Library
  • Silverton Library
  • Sicelo Library
  • Slovoville Library
  • Soshanguve Library
  • Soncini-Watville Library
  • Southdale Library
  • South Hills Library
  • Stanza Bopape Library
  • Steve Bikoville Library
  • Strubensvalley Library
  • Suurman Library
  • Temba Library
  • Thembisa West Library
  • Tsakane Library
  • Tshepisong Library
  • Tshiawelo Library
  • Valhalla Library
  • Vanderbijlpark Public Library
  • Vlakfontein Library
  • VT Sefora Library
  • Vosloorus Library ( Closed for refurbishment)
  • Waverley Library
  • Weltevredenpark Library
  • Westbury Library
  • West Park Library
  • Wilro Park Library
  • Winnie Mandela Library
  • Winterveld Library
  • Witpoortjie Library
  • Yeoville Library
  • Zonkizizwe Library

Public Libraries in Eastern Cape

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  • Adendorp Library
  • Aeroville Library
  • Alexandria Library
  • Algoa Park Library
  • Alice Public Library
  • Aliwal North Library
  • Allanridge Library
  • Ashley Wyngaart Library
  • Askeaton Public Library
  • Barkly East Public Library
  • Barrington Mndi Library
  • Bathurst Library
  • Bedford Library
  • Beaconbay Library
  • Berlin Library
  • Bezuidenhout Library
  • Bolotwa (Modular) Library
  • Booysen Park Library
  • Buffalo Flats Library
  • Burgersdorp Public Library
  • Bushmans Library
  • Butterworth Library
  • Cala Public Library
  • Cathcart Library
  • Cedarville Library
  • Chatty Public Library
  • Chris Hani Library
  • Clarkebury (Modular) Library
  • Clarkbury Public Library
  • Clarkson Library
  • Cofimvaba Public Library
  • Colchester Public Library
  • Despatch Public Library
  • Dordrecht Public Library
  • Dr I. K. Mabindisa Library
  • Dr Ngciphe Library
  • Dudumeni Library
  • Duna Library
  • Dutyini (Modular) Library
  • Dutywa Public Library
  • East London Central Library
  • Elliot Public Library
  • Elliotdale Public Library
  • Elukhanyisweni Public Library
  • Elunyaweni Library
  • Engcobo Library
  • Enoch Mgijima Library
  • Eureka Public Library
  • Fingo Library
  • Flagstaff Library
  • Fort Beaufort Library
  • Gelvandale Library
  • Greenfields Library
  • Hamburg Public Library
  • Hankey North Library
  • Hankey South Library
  • Herschel Public Library
  • Hillside Public Library
  • Humansdorp Library
  • Indwe Public Library
  • Jamestown Public Library
  • Jeffreys Bay Library
  • Kei Mouth Public Library
  • Kei Road Public Library
  • Kidds Beach Library
  • King Williams Town Library
  • Komga Public Library
  • Kruisfontein Library
  • Kubengu Public Library
  • Kuyga Public Library
  • Kwadwesi Public Library
  • Kwamagxaki Public Library
  • Kwanobuhle Public Library
  • Kwanonzame Public Library
  • Kwantshunqe Public Library
  • Kwazakhele Public Library
  • Lady Grey Public Library
  • Langenhoven Public Library
  • Lower Mbhangcolo Library
  • Mabhobho Public Library
  • Maclear Public Library
  • Maluti Public Library
  • Manzana Schoollibrary
  • Martin Luther Public Library
  • Masizame Public Library
  • Matatiele Public Library
  • Mbizana Public Library
  • Mbuyiseli Nkosinkulu Library
  • Mcewula Public Library
  • Mdantsane Public Library
  • Mgwali Public Library
  • Michausdal Public Library
  • Midros Public Library
  • Mlungisi Public Library
  • Molteno Public Library
  • Mount Ayliff Public Library
  • Mount Flecther Public Library
  • Mlungisi Public Library
  • Msukeni Public Library
  • Mvenyane Public Library
  • Mzamomhle Publicity Library
  • Newtown Public Library
  • Ngwekazi Public Library
  • Nomaka Mbeki High School Library
  • Nqabara Public Library
  • Ntabankulu Public Library
  • Orange Grove Library
  • Patensie Library
  • Peddie Public Library
  • Rossouw Public Library
  • Queenstown Public Library
  • Sewendelaan Library
  • Schornville Library
  • Seymour Public Library
  • Sobantu Public Library
  • Sterkspruit Public Library
  • Steynsburg Public Library
  • Stormsriver Public River
  • Stutterheim Public Library
  • Tarkastad Public Library
  • Thornham Public Library
  • Thornhill Library
  • Tony Mgweje Public Library
  • Tsembeyi Public Library
  • Tsitsana Public Library
  • Tsitsikamma Public Library
  • Venterstad Public Library
  • Vincent Library
  • Ukhanyiso Library
  • W. M. Tsotsi Public Library
  • West Bank Library
  • Weston Library
  • Whittlesea Public Library
  • Willowvale Public Library

Public Libraries in KwaZulu Natal

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  • Adams Mission Public Library
  • Albersville library 
  • Austerville library                       
  • Asherville Public Library
  • Amanzimtoti Public Library
  • Athlone Park Public Library
  • Ballito Public Library
  • Beach Library
  • Bergville Public Library
  • Bluff Public Library
  • Brakenham Public Library
  • Bayview Library
  • Caneside Library
  • Canelands Public Library
  • Cato Crest Public Library
  • Cato Ridge Library
  • Central Lending Library
  • Central Don Africana Library
  • Chatsworth Public Library
  • Chesterville Public Library
  • Chesterville Ext Public Library
  • Cragieburn Library
  • Croftdene Public Library
  • Dassenhoek Public Library
  • Departmental Libraries
  • Donny Dalton Modular Library[3]
  • Dukuduku Library[3]
  • Durban City Library
  • Durban North Library
  • Dundee Public Library
  • Gigindlovu Public Library
  • Empangeni Public Library
  • Emondlo Public Library
  • Eshowe Public Library
  • Esikhaleni Public Library
  • Enseleni Public Library
  • Estcourt Public Library
  • Fairleigh Public Library
  • Firwood Road Library
  • Gamalakhe Public Library
  • Galleria Mall Library
  • Glenashley Public Library
  • Grosvenor Public Library
  • Hambanathi Library
  • Harding Public Library
  • Havenside
  • Hibberdene Public library     
  • Hillary Public Library   
  • Hillcrest Public Library          
  • Hopewell Public Library
  • Housebound Services Library
  • Inanda-Ohlanga Public Library
  • Isipingo Beaxch Library
  • Isipingo Civic Library
  • Isithebe Public Modular Library[3]
  • Izingolweni library                         
  • Kokstad Public Library
  • King Dinizulu Public Library
  • Kingsburgh Public Library
  • Kranskop Public Library
  • Klaarwater Public Library
  • Kloof Library
  • KwaDabeka Library
  • KwaMakhutha Public Library
  • Kwakhetha Modular Library[3]
  • Kwamashu Public Library
  • Kwankosi Khumalo Modular Library[3]
  • Kwanzimakwe Modular Library[3]
  • Lamontville Public Library
  • La Lucia Public Library
  • Mbongolowane Public
  • Madadeni Public Libray
  • Mandeni Public Library
  • Marburg library                             
  • Margate Public Library
  • Marriannridge Library
  • Merebank Library
  • Montlands Library
  • Montclair Public Library
  • Moorton Library
  • Motala Heights Library
  • Mfekayo Modular Library[3]
  • Mpembeni Modular Library[3]
  • Mpumalanga Library
  • Mpola Library
  • Montclair Public Library
  • Montford Library
  • Mtunzini Library
  • Musgrave Public Library
  • Ndulinde Public Library
  • Newcastle Public Library
  • Nibela Modular Library[3]
  • Nirvana Hills Library
  • New Germany Library
  • Newlands East Public Library
  • Newlands West Public Library
  • Ntuzuma Public Library
  • Ntunjambili Modular Library[3]
  • Nkandla public library
  • NKungumathe Public library
  • Nongoma Public Library
  • Ndwedwe Public Library
  • Ntuzuma Public Library
  • Osizweni Public Library
  • Pinetown Library
  • Port Edward library                       
  • Port Shepstone Public Library
  • Prince Edward Library
  • Qashana Khuzwayo Library
  • Qhudeni public Library
  • Reservoir Hills Library
  • Richards Bay Public Library
  • Richmond Public Library
  • Sazi Nelson library 
  • Shallcross Library
  • Shastri Park Library
  • Shayamoya library                      
  • Sparks Estate Public Library
  • Sundumbili Public Library
  • Sunnydale Public Library
  • Southport library 
  • St Wendolins Library
  • Stanmore Public Library
  • Stonebridge Public Library
  • Sterkstroom Public Library
  • Tanga School Library
  • Tongaat Beach Library
  • Tongaat Central Library
  • Tongaat South Library
  • Tholukwazi -Besters Library
  • Thornwood Library
  • Trenance Park Library
  • Tsomo Public Library
  • Tshelimnyama Library
  • Ugie Public Library                         
  • Umbilo Public Library
  • Umbumbulu Public Library
  • Umdloti Beach Public Library
  • Umlazi Public Library
  • Umlazi AA Public Library
  • Umlazi-W Library
  • Umnini Public Library
  • Umhlanga Public Library
  • Umhloti Beach Library
  • Umtentweni library   
  • Umkomaas Public library
  • Umkhumbane wiggins-Cator Manor Library
  • Uvongo library
  • Venterstad Public Library
  • Verulam Public Library       
  • Vryheid Town Library
  • Waterfall Library
  • Westville Library      
  • Wrstville North Library                        
  • Wentworth Public Library

Public Libraries in Free State[4]

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  • Adelaide Tambo Library
  • Albert Nzula Public Library
  • Allanridge Public Library
  • Arlington Public Library
  • Bainsvlei Public Library
  • Bakenpark Public Library
  • Bethlehem Public Library
  • Bethulie Public Library
  • Bloemfontein City Library
  • Borwa Public Library
  • Bohlokong Public Library
  • Boshof Public Library
  • Botshabelo Public Library
  • Bothaville Public Library
  • Brandfort Public Library
  • Brentpark Public Library
  • Bronville Public Library
  • B P Leinaeng
  • Bultfontein Public library
  • Clarens Public Library
  • Clocolan Public Library
  • Cornelia Public Library
  • Dealesville Public Library
  • Deneysville Public Library
  • Dewetsdorp Public Library
  • Diqhobong School/Community Library
  • Ditlhake Public Library
  • Edenburg Public Library
  • Edenville Public Library
  • Excelsior Public Library
  • Ezenzeleni Public Library
  • Fateng-tse-Ntsho Public Library
  • Fauna Primary School/Community
  • Fauresmith Public Library
  • Fichadtpark Public Library
  • Ficksburg Public Library
  • Frankfort Public Library
  • Fouriesburg Public Library
  • Gariepdam Public Library
  • Harrismith Public Libray
  • Heilbron Public Library
  • Hennenman Public Library
  • Hertzogville Public library
  • Hlohlolwane Public Library
  • Hoopstad Public Library
  • Hydro Parh Public Library
  • Ithuteng Public Library
  • Intabazwe Public Library
  • Itumeleng Public Library
  • Jacobsdal Public Library
  • Jagersfontein Public Library
  • Kestell Public Library
  • Kgotsong public Library
  • Koffiefontein Public Library
  • Koppies Public Library
  • Kroonstad Public Library
  • Kutlwanong Public Library
  • Kwakwatsi Public Library
  • Ladybrand Public Library
  • Lephoi Public Library
  • Leratswana Public Library
  • Lindley Public Library
  • Lourier Park Community Library
  • Luckhoff Public Library
  • Mamafubedu Public Library
  • Mahlatswetsa Public Library
  • Majwemasweu Public Library
  • Makeleketla Public Library
  • Mangaung Public Library
  • Manyatseng Public Library
  • Marquard Public Library
  • Mashaeng Public Library
  • Masilo Public Library
  • Matlakeng Public Library
  • Matlwangtwang Public Library
  • Matwabeng Public Library
  • Mautse School/Community Library
  • Meloding Public Library
  • Memel Public Library
  • Meqheleng Public Library
  • Metsi-Matsho School/Community Library
  • Mmamahabane Public Library
  • Moemaneng Public Library
  • Mohato School/Community Library
  • Monyakeng Public Library
  • Morojaneng Public Library
  • Mosiua Lekota School/Community Library
  • Namahadi Public Library
  • Nkhobiso School/Community Library
  • Ntemoseng School/Community Library
  • Ntha Public Library
  • Nyakallong Public Library
  • Odendaalsrus Public Library
  • Oppermansgronde Public Library
  • Oranjeville Public Library
  • Parys Public Library
  • Petrus Steyn Public Library
  • Petrusburg Public Library
  • Petsana Public Library
  • Phahameng Public Library
  • Philippolis Public Library
  • Phiritona Public Library
  • Qalabotjha Public Library
  • Rammulotsi Public Library
  • Ratang Public Library
  • Reddersburg Public Library
  • Refengkgotso Public Library
  • Reitz Public Library
  • Riebeeckstad Public Library
  • RJR Masiea Public Library
  • Rosendal Public Library
  • Rouxville Public Library
  • Sandersville Public Library
  • Sasolburg Public Library
  • Sedibeng Public Library
  • Selosesha Public Library
  • Schonkenville Public Library
  • Smithfield Public Library
  • Soutpan Public Library
  • Springfield Public Library
  • Steynsrus Public Library
  • Thaba Patchoa Public Library
  • Thabong Public Library
  • Thabong 2 Public Library
  • Thembalihle Public Library
  • Theunissen Public Library
  • Thutong Public Library
  • Tikwana Public Library
  • Trevor Barlow Public Library
  • Trompsburg Public Library
  • Tshiame Public Library
  • Tsholo School/Community Library
  • Tswelopele Public Library
  • Tweeling Public Library
  • Van Stadensrus Public Library
  • Ventersdorp Public Library
  • Verkeerdevlei Public Library
  • Viljoenskroon Public Library
  • Villiers Public Library
  • Virginia Public Library
  • Vooruitsig Public Library
  • Vrede Public Library
  • Vredefort Public Library
  • Vredeshoop Public Library
  • Warden Public Library
  • Welkom Public Library
  • Wepener Public Library
  • Wesselsbron Public Library
  • Winburg Public Library
  • Yakhisizwe School/Community Library
  • Zamdela Public Library Public
  • Zastron Public Library

Public Libraries in Limpopo

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  • Aganang Municipal Library
  • Alldays Public Library
  • Ba-Phalaborwa Public Library
  • Babirwa Public Library
  • Bakgoma Library
  • Bela-Bela Public Library (Main branch)
  • Bela-Bela Public Library
  • Blouberg Municipality Library
  • Burgersfort Public Library
  • Capricorn District Library
  • Drakensig Public Library
  • Fetakgomo Library
  • Ga-Phaahla Community Library
  • Giyani Public Library
  • Gravelotte Public Library
  • Haenertsburg Public Library
  • Hoedspruit Public Library
  • Jane Furse Library
  • Kgapane Public Library
  • Leboneng Library
  • Lebowakgomo Library
  • Lephalale Public Library
  • Letsitele Library
  • Makhado Public Library
  • Makhuva MPCC library
  • Mankweng Public Library
  • Mapodile Library
  • Marapong Library
  • Marble-Hall Public Library
  • Maruleng library
  • Metz Library
  • Modimolle Public Library
  • Modjadjieskloof Library
  • Mogwadi Library
  • Mokopane Public Library
  • Moletji Library
  • Polokwane Library
  • Seleteng Library
  • Senwabarwana Library
  • Rapotokwane Community Library
  • Saselamani Public Library
  • Thulamela Public library
  • Tzaneen District Library
  • Xihlovo Library

Public Libraries in Northern Cape

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  • Calvinia Public Library
  • Kakamas Public Library
  • De Aar Public Library
  • Garies Public Library
  • Alexanderbaai Library
  • Judy Scott Library
  • Barkly West Library
  • Bendell Library
  • Black Rock Library
  • Hotazel Library
  • Kimberley Library
  • Galeshewe Library
  • Hadison Park Library
  • Judy Scott Library
  • Ritchie Library
  • Spruitview Library
  • Paballelo Library
  • Kenhardt Library
  • Forum Library
  • Keimoes Library
  • Kathu Library

Public Libraries in Mpumalanga

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  • Amsterdam Library
  • Chrissiemeer Library
  • Klipfontein Library
  • Kriel Library
  • Lydenburg Library
  • Nelspruit Library
  • Ogies Library
  • Sabie Library
  • Secunda Library
  • Kabokweni Library
  • Msogwaba Library

Public Libraries in North-West[5]

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  • Brits Public Library
  • Hartbeespoortdam Public Library
  • Oukasie Library
  • Mothotlung Library
  • Letlhabile Library
  • Jericho Library
  • Lethabong Library
  • Hebron Library
  • Kosmos Library
  • Damonsville Library
  • Rustenburg Public Library
  • Legkraal Library
  • Mphebatho Library
  • Phokeng Library
  • Tlokweng Library
  • Mogwase Library
  • Mabeskraal Library
  • Marikana Library
  • Reagile Library
  • Swartruggens Library
  • Coligny Public Library
  • Koster Public Library
  • Papi Ntjana Library
  • Amalia Library
  • Glaudina Library
  • Ipelegeng Library
  • Schwezer-Reneke
  • Kamogelo Dual Purpose Library
  • H C Bosman Library
  • Lehurutshe Library
  • Supingstad Library
  • Zeerust Library
  • Potchefstroom Library
  • Ipeleng Library
  • Ikageng Library
  • Promosa Library
  • Mohadin Library
  • Kanonnierspark Library
  • Matlwang Dual Purpose Library
  • Tshing Library
  • Ventersdorp Library
  • Touvlug Dual Purpose Library
  • Motaung Dual Purpose Library
  • Mogopa Dual Purpose Library
  • Lucas Modise Dual Purpose Library

School Libraries

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Brettonwood High school Media Centre

Clairwood High School Library

Lawson Brown High School Library

Lamontville High School Library

Rossburgh High School Library

Parktown High School for Girls Library

Westridge High School Library

Special Collection Libraries

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Legal Deposit Libraries". South African Government. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  2. ^ Vaal University of Technology
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "MEDIA STATEMENT KZN Libraries Link" (PDF). Special Investigating Unit (SIU). 2 April 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2024. Cite error: The named reference ":0" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Free State Libraries" (PDF).
  5. ^ "List of Public Libraries in North-West".
  6. ^ "Library". SAIAB. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Niven Library".
  8. ^ "Special Collections".
  9. ^ "SABC Media Libraries". SABC Media Libraries.

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