Local libraries get needed attention
The Department of Arts and Culture has set aside R5,1 million for the maintenance and upgrading of Seshego Library as well as Mentz Library in the Mankweng area.
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POLOKWANE – Some of the libraries in the province set to benefit from the budget are Soetfontein Library; Nkuri Library; Vlakfontein Library; Musina Nancefield Library; Khubvi Library; Litshovhu Library; Masisi Library and Ntsako Library.
MEC Thandi Morakae made the announcement during the Departmental Budget Speech in Lebowakgomo last week. She added that the Runnymede Library; Seleteng Library; Mavalani Library; Mulamula Library; Mahlabathini Library and Maphalle Library will be completed and opened during the current financial year.
“The department provided free Wi-Fi and internet services to 94 libraries to the tune of R33 million over a three-year period.
“We have thus far spent over R125.6 million on the construction of these state-of-the-art libraries as part of government’s commitment to bring much needed attention to our communities.
“The construction of these libraries was adversely impacted by COVID-19 and in some instances community unrest. We are pleased to report progress in the construction process to date.”
A further R1,2 million has been set aside for the procurement of library material for the blind, she added.
“This is because there is a great need for equality in the provision of Library Information Service in all the districts of Limpopo.”
