Question NW68 to the Minister of Arts and Culture

NO

DISTRICT

MUNICIPALITY

LIBRARY

REASON FOR CLOSURE

REMEDIAL STEPS

1.

Nelson Mandela Metro

Nelson Mandela Bay

Central library

Need major renovations

The municipality was given an additional R3 68 000 in the 2014/15 financial year to assist in the renovations of the library

2.

O.R Tambo

Port St Johns

Kwa Ndevu

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

3.

O.R Tambo

Nyandeni

Lwandile

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

4.

Alfred Nzo

Matatiele

Mvenyane

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

5.

Alfred Nzo

Ntabankulu

Sukude

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

6.

Amathole

Amahlathi

Mgwali

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

7.

Chris Hani

Engcobo

Quthubeni

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

8.

Chris Hani

Engcobo

Manzana

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

9.

Chris Hani

Enoch Mgijima

Mceula

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

10.

Sarah Baartman

Makana

Grahamstown

Under renovations

Practical completion was done in December. The library is being prepared for opening. Expected date of opening is April 2017

11.

O.R Tambo

Nyandeni

Libode

Under construction

Expected completion date is Feb 2018

12.

O.R Tambo

Nyandeni

Ngqeleni

Under construction

Expected completion date is 31st May 2017

13.

O.R Tambo

Nyandeni

Marubeni

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

14.

O.R Tambo

Nyandeni

Nqeketho

Newly established modular

Library material collection development and preparations for internet connectivity are in process and the library is expected to be ready for operations in the 2017/18 financial year

STEPS TAKEN TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION

PROVINCE

NO. OF DYSFUNCTIONAL LIBRARIES

REASONS

STEPS TAKEN TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION

Free State

None

Gauteng (9)

Olievenhoutbosch (City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipalities)

These are newly built libraries, construction has been completed, but occupancy certificates have not been issues yet

All libraries will be operational before June 2017.

Leondale (City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipalities)

Kingsway (Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality)

Drieziek (Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality )

Naturena (Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality)

Evaton North (Emfuleni Local Municipality)

Kagiso X6 (Mogale City Local Municipality)

Rietvallei X2 & 3 (Mogale City Local Municipality)

Tembisa (Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality)

Closed for renovations

KwaZulu-Natal

None

Limpopo (13)

Lithovhu(school premises)

No security

Librarians will sort old books taken from district libraries and distribute to modular libraries. New books to be purchased this financial year will be distributed to modular libraries to ensure they are functional. Budget will be sourced to ensure that security guards are appointed where necessary and electricity will be connected. This will be done in the 2017/18 financial year as there were budget constraints during the 2016/17 financial year.

Manendzhe( Niani School premises)

No electricity

Masisi( School premises)

No security

Tshikonelo (Tribal office)

Not enough security

Vuwani( Regional office)

Additional security required

Olifantshoek( School premises)

No security

Makahlule( school premises)

No water and electricity connection and security

Kubvi ( school premises)

No electricity

Tshitale( open area at Moila)

No water and electricity connections

Ntsako(School premises)

No water and electricity connections

Timamogolo modular

No electricity

Phagameng modular

No electricity connections

Mookgopong modular

No electricity connections

Mpumalanga (2)

Thusiville

Newly built libraries

Libraries to be opened in 2017

Archonhoek

Northern Cape (10)

Inasee Moshoeu (Frances Baard District)

Collapsing ceiling and roof due to rain leakages

Department of Public Works requested to appoint a Structural Engineer to assess the roof design and recommend interventions

Windsorton Library (Frances Baard District)

Burned down during protest actions

Department and Municipality looking at implementing a dual-purpose library. Consultations with the school to commence during March 2017

Platfontein Container (Frances Baard District)

Vandalized

Sol Plaatje Municipality considering alternatives

Oasis (John Taolo Gaetsewe District)

Burned down during protest actions

Municipality has insured the building and busy with assessment of Assets.

Perth Container (John Taolo Gaetsewe District)

Staff resignation and one deceased.

Staff recruitment planned for 2017/ 2018

Padstow Container (John Taolo Gaetsewe District)

Klipfontein (Namakwa District)

Tweerivier (Namakwa District)

Schmidsdrift Batlaping Container (Namakwa District )

No staff

Siyancuma Municipality has appointed Library Assistant as from March 2017

Lennertsville Container (ZF Mcgawu District)

Building upgrade but services are taking place at the school

Municipality busy with upgrading the container

North West (4)

Reagile (Kgetlengrivier)

Library closed due to the deterioration of the building.

Funds are available in 2017/18-2018/19 to upgrade the library.

Library users have been advised to use the library in Koster, which is about 5km from Reagile.

Piet Plessies (Kagisano Molopo)

Library was burn down in June 2016.

The local municipality committed to repair the structure as it was insured.

Bray (Kagisano Molopo)

The school where the library was housed closed down.

The municipality will provide alternative accommodation in an unused municipality building.

The Department has provided funding through transfer payment.

Utlwanang (Lekwa-Teemane)

A new project that was not completed.

Department of Public Works and Roads assisted the municipality by appointing a professional team to assess the building.

The Department and the Municipality will make funds available to complete the structure.

Western Cape (3)

Imizamo Yethu Satellite Library, Hout Bay (City of Cape town)

Structural damage caused by flooding.

This is a very small satellite library providing limited services. The main library is in Hout Bay and is within a 3 – 5 km radius. The service is current under policy review

Asla Park Mini Library, Mossel bay (Mossel Bay)

The building in which the Asla Library was housed, was burned during community protests in August 2014. 

The Municipality is trying to obtain a suitable venue for the library.

Goodwood Correctional Service Library

The policy regarding staff taking personal responsibility for lost library material at the library. Losses are high at this library as it serves as a transition facility.

The Western Cape Library Service is engaging with Correctional Services management to review policy issues regarding correctional service libraries across the province.

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