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  • This e-mail service is available for reference questions that can be answered with short, factual responses.
  • Completing and submitting this form will send your question to the Reference Desk at the National Library of South Africa
  • We will try to answer queries within 24 hours.   While replying to your question, we may need to ask you for further clarification.
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