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Andre Myburgh
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Competition Commission’s assumptions about the Copyright Bill are mistaken
The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms
Behind Ramaphosa’s rejection of the Copyright Bill
The poorly conceptualised and materially flawed proposed legislation was patched up instead of being rewritten. It will now go to Parliament, which should reject the Bill as…
USAf’s Copyright Bill rebuttal raises questions and answers none
Bawa’s response misses the point completely. Furthermore, it seem USAf does not represent the position of all South African universities on this issue
Fringe views replace universities’ position on the Copyright Amendment Bill
These views had privileged access to the government at the expense of creators and investors in the creative economy
Does the Copyright Bill promote access?
The proposed new legislation is expected to have a detrimental effect on South Africa’s creative economy
Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons
Parliament passed the Bill but the president has, for very good reason, did not sign it off