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Africa’s creativity is AI’s next gold rush
As global tech companies scan and ingest millions of creative works to train artificial intelligence models, Africa faces the critical challenge of protecting its cultural,…
Who pays when music is ‘free’? The growing cost of digital piracy
While technology has transformed how we discover and enjoy music, it has also created new challenges for protecting the rights and livelihoods of the people who create it. At a…
Can you hear the difference? AI music challenges the meaning of authenticity
AI is transforming music production, but growing concerns over transparency, artistry, and human creativity are reshaping the future of the industry
Stealing a song is like stealing a car; treat music rights as tangible property
In South Africa, your music is your property, and the law supports you
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
Copyright law must be flexible
South Africans have been denied the benefits that so many countries have enjoyed for many years
Educate people about how piracy robs Africa’s artists, musicians and actors
Organisations like Partners Against Piracy, a campaign to protect the livelihoods of content creators by raising awareness about piracy, are gaining traction
South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy
The theft of content deprives creatives of a living and harms businesses and investor confidence
Blind SA headed to high court over the Copyright Act
The organisation argues that the Copyright Act is unconstitutional because it violates the human rights of blind people. The case will be heard on 21 September
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…
Dear Cyril, sign the Copyright Amendment Bill
Reasonable time has now passed for you to act, say the signatories of this open letter to the president and Cabinet ministers
USAf’s position on Bill in line with its mission
Universities South Africa takes exception to André Myburgh’s characterisation of its submission on the Copyright Amendment Bill
Send copyright Bill back to Parliament, Mr President
It may have good intentions but it fails to achieve what it sets out to do
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