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18/03/2024

Exciting updates from the meeting between South Africa's Creative Industry and ANC NEC Arts, Culture, and Sports Sub-committee! Key concerns regarding the bill were addressed, with CCSA Chairperson Chola Makgamathe highlighting critical issues like insufficient Copyright protection and free usage by commercial tech companies. The ANC pledges to advocate for further parliamentary review of the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill. We are looking forward to April 1st, 2024, when President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with the creative industry to discuss progress.

18/03/2024

Must Watch!
The ANC will ask President Cyril Ramaphosa to return the Copy Rights Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill back to parliament for further consideration.

The ANC says it will ask President Cyril Ramaphosa to return the Copy Rights Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill back to parliament for f...

15/03/2024

South Africa’s Progressive Culture & Creative industry organisations meets with the ANC NEC Arts, Culture and Sports sub-committee to discuss concerns regarding the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers Protection Amendment Bill.

13/03/2024

Calling on all creatives and South African public to play their part and urge the President not to sign the Copyright Amendment Bill. Sign the petition and ensure that we protect ALL sectors of the industry.

Sign Petition:https://lnkd.in/dSj3Qmcj

13/03/2024

Must Listen!

Artists are now calling on President Ramaphosa to intervene on two bills which are the Copyright Amendment Bill.

https://omny.fm/shows/safm-sunrise-1/artists-are-now-calling-on-president-ramaphosa-to?in_playlist=podcast

. Mpuka Radinku: CEO, Spokesperson:

08/03/2024

Our petition is gaining momentum with over 5k signatures, but we're not stopping there! We need YOUR help to reach 10k signatures and ensure the President protects SA's creatives. Let's join forces and amplify our voices. Link to the petition: chng.it/ww4gDBXzbR

07/03/2024

We are separating Fact from Fiction and debunking misconceptions surrounding South Africa's Copyright and Performers Protection Bills. Learn the truth behind the proposed amendment bill and join us in understanding the real implications. Let's support South Africa's creative industries together!
Sign the petition: chng.it/ww4gDBXzbR

06/03/2024

Join us in safeguarding South Africa's creative industries!
Our petition is still open, and we need your support to reach 10,000 signatures. Let your voice be heard! Sign and share now!
https://chng.it/ww4gDBXzbR

CALLING ALL CREATIVES TO “ACT NOW” & STOP THE ADOPTION OF THE COPYRIGHT AMENDMENT BILL

04/03/2024

Must read: Yvonne Chaka Chaka and other artists appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the Copyright Amendment Bill. Find out why South Africans are urging for intervention.

When members of the National Assembly passed copyright bills this week they took from a lot of struggling artists, authors, performers and creators in the name of giving to the poor. President Ramaphosa must please intervene

04/03/2024

Must read: Yvonne Chaka Chaka and other artists appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the Copyright Amendment Bill. Find out why South Africans are urging for intervention.

When members of the National Assembly passed copyright bills this week they took from a lot of struggling artists, authors, performers and creators in the name of giving to the poor. President Ramaphosa must please intervene