The Johannesburg City Library must be an impeccable example of world standards for the biggest library in a so-called "world-class African city", says the writer.

Johannesburg — The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (IMATU) will hold a rally at noon today in Library Gardens, Johannesburg.

In September, Johannesburg’s government acknowledged in response to questions from the DA that the cost of rebuilding the library had soared to R77.8mn ($4.2mn) — which Chabalala said was far ...