South Africa—9 Oct 2025

The forgotten public library hidden underneath a Johannesburg mall

By Kimberley Kersten

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davewrissik
10 October 2025 at 18:45

The well-known SA writer and editor, Ivan Vladislavic, lives in the area, and has an abiding love for Johannesburg and its changing suburban landscapes. I would have thought he would be a wonderful champion for the Killarney Library.

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Gayton Mckenzie is just another useless brainless corrupt minister in the ANC government. Vol bek maar net so useless soos...

Pieter Moelich on 13 Nov 2026

Mr Cornell Mulder you are a true really loyal person to VF Plus party and the citizens of the country...

Loyalty Loyalties on 13 Nov 2026

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doobeedoo on 13 Nov 2026

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Juliette Dirks on 13 Nov 2026

Must every forum have a racist like you attending? Gets very tiresome after a while.

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