Copyright Amendment Bill
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The cost of creativity
South African artists keep dying poor while their work enriches others. The Copyright Amendment Bill could finally change that – if it ever becomes law
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
Politics will continue to play out in courts in 2025
From parliament’s rejection of the Phala Phala report to the president’s signing of the NHI Act, the courts are again due to pronounce on consequential political acts
After years of debate in parliament, Ramaphosa sends copyright bill to concourt
The president’s concerns include that the Bill is not compatible with South Africa’s obligations under international copyright conventions
This is why Blind SA is taking legal action against Cyril Ramaphosa
The Copyright Amendment Bill has been passed by the National Assembly but is still awaiting the signature of the president
Disability rights: Ramaphosa’s delay on Copyright Amendment Bill angers Blind SA
Blind SA has criticised the president for missing the signing deadline, which is impacting access to accessible formats for the visually impaired
Yvonne Chaka Chaka to honour Miriam Makeba at DStv Delicious Festival
The singer will pay homage to legendary artists such as ‘Mama Africa’ and Brenda Fassie
Copyright Bill feeds into Big Tech’s agenda to grab creative content
The bill in its current form creates a safe haven in South Africa for machine learning
Copyright bill enables creatives to own their work and be paid fairly
The Copyright Amendment Bill, which is on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s desk waiting to be signed, has been unfairly and incorrectly criticised
AI-generated art: Protected in SA law?
As we move into a new era of creativity, legal frameworks need to take in the role of human intellect in the creation of AI-generated works
Netflix and not-so chill: How streamers shape South Africa’s film industry
Subscription streaming services have become giants. Some will be lifted onto their shoulders and some will be crushed under their weight
It’s vital to get the Copyright Amendment Bill right
The currently proposed hybrid ‘fair use’ principle does not do nearly enough to protect artists, and will bankrupt them if it forces them to litigate each instance of copyright…
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…
See the light and pass the Copyright Amendment Bill
Strict copyright laws, championed by media mega-monopolies, dash the prospects of young learners, performance artists and the blind in South Africa
Bills knock movie, TV industry
Film-makers fear that two new laws will affect the viability of productions