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Blind and visually impaired people have the right to convert protected works to accessible formats without having to obtain permission, the Constitutional Court has ruled. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

IP Law

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules Concourt - again

Tania Broughton 17 Dec 2024

The Constitutional Court will hear two applications relating to copyright in South Africa that affect the rights of blind people. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Legislation

ConCourt showdown on copyright bill

Tania Broughton 23 Oct 2024

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Legislation

Ramaphosa refers Bills impacting the creative industry to ConCourt

16 Oct 2024

Reigniting the industry: The ACA’s bold path forward

Advertising

Reigniting the industry: The ACA’s bold path forward

Sharleen James, Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 19 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf This month AI in Advertising examines a key topic in AI: the state of regulation and all the legal issues that this topic raises

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising: How AI regulation is shaping the future of advertising and its impact

Jarred Cinman 16 Sep 2024

The ACA announces 2024/25 board of directors

PR & Communications

The ACA announces 2024/25 board of directors

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 31 May 2024

Media

10 tips for ethical image sourcing and safeguarding against copyright woes

Christina Kennedy 8 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf The recent announcement that the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) plenary has officially passed the flawed Copyright Amendment Bill has disheartened the creative industry

Production

Copyright Bill a serious threat to SA creative industry and economy

15 Nov 2023

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

Media

South Africa needs a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to curb the economic impact of piracy

Chola Makgamathe, Issued by MultiChoice 24 Jul 2023

Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

Streaming

Communities must be educated on intellectual property rights

Chola Makgamathe, Issued by MultiChoice 18 Jul 2023

#MEX23: Keynote speakers named for Music Exchange 2023

#MEX Music Exchange

#MEX23: Keynote speakers named for Music Exchange 2023

1 Jun 2023

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Media & Entertainment Law

Is SA heading for a copyright calamity?

Joshua Leroni & Carla Collett 26 Apr 2023

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IP Law

What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

The ACA and CPA submit joint feedback on Copyright and Performers' Amendment Bills

Advertising

The ACA and CPA submit joint feedback on Copyright and Performers' Amendment Bills

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 24 Feb 2023

Music

Music streaming in South Africa - new survey reveals musicians get a raw deal

Gwen Ansell 7 Dec 2022

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IP Law

Copyright Amendment Bill: Battles on multiple fronts

Thato Moloto 6 Dec 2022

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IP Law

Parliament passes bills for the creative sector

6 Sep 2022

IP Law

The shape of sound - unpacking Ed Sheeran copyright ruling

12 Apr 2022

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IP Law

Copyright and Performer's Protection Amendment Bills - update

Carla Collett and Cindy Leibowitz 6 Dec 2021

Court victory for blind people after 11-year battle

Legislation

Court victory for blind people after 11-year battle

22 Sep 2021

David Alexander on the state of music publishing in South Africa

Publishing

David Alexander on the state of music publishing in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Apr 2021

South Africa needs to scale its creative economy

Entrepreneurship

South Africa needs to scale its creative economy

Glenn Gillis 21 Sep 2020

President concerned about constitutionality of performers bill

Legislation

President concerned about constitutionality of performers bill

23 Jun 2020

#BestofBiz 2019: Legal

Legal

#BestofBiz 2019: Legal

17 Dec 2019

When academic writing no longer pays, writing stops

Higher Education

When academic writing no longer pays, writing stops

Prof Sihawukele Ngubane 15 Mar 2019

Creative coalition to challenge Copyright Amendment Bill

IP Law

Creative coalition to challenge Copyright Amendment Bill

13 Mar 2019

Improved protection for SA actors

Media & Entertainment Law

Improved protection for SA actors

7 Dec 2018

Trade, Industry Committee adopts copyright bills

IP Law

Trade, Industry Committee adopts copyright bills

16 Nov 2018

Have your say on Copyright Amendment Bill

IP Law

Have your say on Copyright Amendment Bill

16 Oct 2018

Where does graffiti stand when it comes to copyright?

IP Law

Where does graffiti stand when it comes to copyright?

Juel Barnett 24 Aug 2018

Media

Imbizo to highlight issues with Copyright Bill

21 Feb 2018

Proposed copyright amendment bill to be discussed at Creative Industry Imbizo

Publishing

Proposed copyright amendment bill to be discussed at Creative Industry Imbizo

21 Feb 2018

Copyright Amendment Bill discrepancies could lead to costly litigation

IP Law

Copyright Amendment Bill discrepancies could lead to costly litigation

8 Aug 2017

Bill's education copyright clause 'hurts publishers'

IP Law

Bill's education copyright clause 'hurts publishers'

Linda Ensor 4 Aug 2017

South African Copyright Alliance voices concerns over proposed Copyright Amendment Bill

Media & Entertainment Law

South African Copyright Alliance voices concerns over proposed Copyright Amendment Bill

25 Jul 2017

Safrea concerned about new Copyright Amendment Bill

Media

Safrea concerned about new Copyright Amendment Bill

Issued by Safrea 30 Jun 2017

Media

Safrea Chair to campaign against low freelance rates

Issued by Safrea 3 Jun 2016

The Best of Biz 2015: Legal

Legal

The Best of Biz 2015: Legal

15 Dec 2015

IAB SA makes great strides in 2015

Digital

IAB SA makes great strides in 2015

Issued by IAB South Africa 26 Oct 2015

YouTube executive to speak at Music Exchange

Music

YouTube executive to speak at Music Exchange

21 Sep 2015

Copyright Amendment Bill - a diamond in the rough

Corporate & Commercial Law

Copyright Amendment Bill - a diamond in the rough

Cobus Jooste 26 Aug 2015

SAFREA raising the alarm on gazetted changes to South Africa's Copyright Act

Media Freedom

SAFREA raising the alarm on gazetted changes to South Africa's Copyright Act

24 Aug 2015

Execution of Copyright Amendment Bill 'abysmal'

Corporate & Commercial Law

Execution of Copyright Amendment Bill 'abysmal'

Prof Owen Dean 11 Aug 2015