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News and Speeches for Library Service

Official Opening of Prince Alfred’s Hamlet Library

13 November 2014

Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi, MP, the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, together with the MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo will officially open the R5 million Prince Alfred’s Hamlet Community Library on Friday, 14 November 2014... Read More

The Open Book Festival is in Cape Town

18 September 2014

The annual Open Book Festival will run from 17 - 21 September 2014 at various locations around Cape Town. Read More

Minister Mbombo officially closes National Book Week 2014

8 September 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) and the Department of Read More

National Book Week is “Going Places” in 2014

3 September 2014

The fifth year of South Africa’s longest-running and most successful reading campaign kicks off this week. National Book Week will be celebrated from 1–7 September 2014. Read More

New public library opened in KwaNonqaba

30 June 2014

The Mossel Bay Municipality partnered with the national Department of Arts and Culture, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the community to officially open the public library in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay on 27 June 2014. Read More

Books Open New Worlds for Young Minds

17 June 2014

Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, hosted a story-telling session for a group of primary school learners at the South African Book Fair on 15 June 2014. Read More

South African Book Fair in Cape Town

11 June 2014

The South African Book Fair, previously known as the Cape Town Book Fair, will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13 to 15 June 2014. Read More

New R6.2 million public library opened in Knysna

23 April 2014

The Knysna Public Library was officially launched on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 which is aimed to benefit local learners and many others. Read More

Major Boost for South African Libraries

17 March 2014

The national Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) announced a massive R3 billion cash injection for libraries at the launch of South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event was a partnership between DAC, the National Library of... Read More

South African Library Week Launch

13 March 2014

Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Dr Joseph Phaahla will be launching South African Library Week in Cape Town on 15 March 2014. The event is a partnership between the national Department of Arts and Culture, National Library of South Africa, the... Read More