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Paid a pittance: The artist’s path is never linear, but it has over the years become increasingly unsustainable. Photo: Unsplash
ART AND LAW

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

  • Zingisa Mase
5 min read
Influence: Several political parties have voiced concern about overreach and lack of accountability in the judiciary. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G
BERNE CONVENTION

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

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read
ACCESSIBLE FORMATS

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

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
The limitations and exceptions to copyright protection do not only serve public interest organisations, they also serve authors and creators themselves.
COPYRIGHT AMENDMENT BILL

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

  • Denise Nicholson
6 min read