NearMe lists 1,601 libraries across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (200), Western Cape (186) and KwaZulu-Natal (129). 38% of these entries include a phone number and 37% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 1,601 places we have on record in South Africa.
- National Library of South Africa228 Johannes Ramokhoase St, Pretoria, Gauteng+27 12 401 9700 / Website / Directions
- Brackenfell Public LibraryParadys St, Brackenfell, Western Cape+27 21 400 3806 / Website / Directions
- Kuyasa Public LibraryWalter Sisulu Rd, Khayelitsha, Western Cape+27 21 444 5070 / Website / Directions
- CJ Langenhoven Memorial Library PageVoortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape+27 44 203 3116 / Website / Directions
- Claremont Library0C Wilderness Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 814 1596 / Website / Directions
- Hout Bay LibraryERF5351 Melkhout Cres, Hout Bay, Western Cape+27 21 444 7140 / Website / Directions
- Sandton LibraryNelson Mandela Square, West St, Rivonia Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 282 5911 / Website / Directions
- Somerset West Public Library10 Victoria St, Somerset West, Western Cape+27 21 400 2867 / Website / Directions
- Fish Hoek Public LibraryCentral Cir, Fish Hoek, Western Cape+27 21 400 7101 / Website / Directions
- Wellington Public LibraryJan van Riebeeck Street, Wellington, Western Cape021 807 6298 / Website / Directions
- Tokai Public LibraryTokai Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 814 1794 / Website / Directions
- Central Library, Cape Town1 Parade St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 444 0983 / Website / Directions
- Germiston Library15 Queen St, Germiston, Gauteng+27 11 999 0644 / Website / Directions
- Bridgetown Public LibraryCnr of Cornflower St and Heide St, Athlone, Western Cape+27 21 444 0068 / Website / Directions
- City Of Cape Town Durbanville Public LibraryCnr Oxford and Koeberg Roads, Durbanville, Oxford St, Durbanville, Western Cape+27 21 444 7071 / Website / Directions
- ulundi librarycorner of princess magogo & king zwelithini, 178 Princess Magogo St, Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal+27 35 874 5216 / Directions
- South African Library for the Blind112B High St, Makhanda, Eastern Cape+27 46 622 7226 / Website / Directions
- Vredehoek Public Library14 Derry St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 814 1760 / Website / Directions
- Kimberley Africana Library Est. 188765 Du Toitspan Rd, Kimberley, Northern Cape+27 53 830 6247 / Website / Directions
- Strand Library17 Mills St, Strand, Western Cape+27 21 444 3107 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The libraries we hold are spread across 536 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Hennopsmeer (196), Pretoria (110), Johannesburg (89), Cape Town (83), Durban (40) and Centurion (21).
Libraries by province
How the 1,601 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 200 | Johannesburg (40), Tshwane (15) and Soweto (14) |
| Western Cape | 186 | Cape Town (51), Khayelitsha (8) and Mitchells Plain (6) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 129 | Durban (22), Pietermaritzburg (12) and Port Shepstone (5) |
| Eastern Cape | 59 | East London (10), Gqeberha (7) and Makhanda (5) |
| North West | 44 | Mmabatho (3), Rustenburg (3) and Klerksdorp (3) |
| Mpumalanga | 40 | Mbombela (4), eMalahleni (3) and Middelburg (3) |
| Free State | 35 | Bloemfontein (11), Kroonstad (7) and Phuthaditjhaba (2) |
| Northern Cape | 27 | Kimberley (7), Postmasburg (2) and Kuruman (2) |
| Limpopo | 21 | Polokwane (6), Onverwacht (1) and Mahwelereng A (1) |
860 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 1,601 entries, 38% list a phone number, 37% a website and 89% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many libraries does NearMe list?
We have 1,601 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (200).
Which towns have the most libraries?
In our listings, Hennopsmeer (196), Pretoria (110) and Johannesburg (89) have the most entries.
How many libraries are there in Gauteng?
We have 200 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (40), Tshwane (15) and Soweto (14).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.