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/ 13 October 2003
In examining some of the provisions of the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 ("the Act") insofar as they relate to written works, were addressing those who’s stock in trade is the written word. Karen Willenberg of legal firm Rosin Wright Rosengarten offers valuable insight on copyright to get the writers negotiating.
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/ 13 October 2003
There are more questions in this month’s issue than answers. On the cover we ask a big one: what price SAARF? How much is the industry willing to pay for the common currency research that has faithfully served it for close on 30 years, making it the envy of the world?
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/ 13 October 2003
Remember the heady days when SABC radio was officially His Masters Voice and the volk hung on every word from on high? Those days are long gone but, argues Graeme Addison, an intense battle for the hearts and minds of Afrikaners is being fought on radio.
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/ 13 October 2003
Q: Why does a dog wag its tail? A: Because a dog is smarter than its tail. If the tail was smarter, the tail would wag the dog. In this first editor’s comment of this first issue, it’s probably appropriate to say a little something about the strapline.
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/ 13 October 2003
What’s the formula of success for a mens magazine? The perfect mix of babes, cars and gadgets? Tim Spira talks to the okes at SA’s top titles and finds out it ain’t so simple.
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/ 13 October 2003
Theres a prevailing view on broadcast regulation in the developed world: the only justification for it is when the market can’t provide enough competition. Kevin Bloom comments on competition regulation in the media.
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/ 13 October 2003
Jyoti Mistry tackles the fundamental problems of pigeonholing certain media in a ‘black’ box. How can it be of any use in a class conscious, disparate and evolving society where the vast majority is black?
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/ 13 October 2003
Reality TV is going political. Could a localised version of The American Candidate fly? Tim Spira casts his vote.
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/ 13 October 2003
How important is the truth in defamation cases? It can be crucial to the publisher, writes Toni Erling of law firm RWR.
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/ 13 October 2003
A kind of hijack is under way in the press, with new tabloids drawing new readers from the Kwaito generation. Graeme Addison reflects on the challenges to mainstream newspapers.