The old Brakpan Library in the City of Ekurhuleni was engulfed by flames.
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Police are searching for those behind the Brakpan Library fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but police are investigating a possible case of arson.
On Friday night, a blaze destroyed the heritage site, leaving the building in ashes.
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