Copyright Law Amendment Forum
Date & Time
Oct 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Format
Physical
In-Person Event
Location
Johannesburg
Gauteng
Registration
Open
195 / 200 registered
Free Entry
About This Event
Understanding Copyright Reform
The Copyright Amendment Bill has significant implications for music creators, publishers, and rights organizations across South Africa. This critical public forum brings together legal experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to discuss the proposed legislative changes and their potential impact on the music sector.
Key Topics
The forum will examine fair use provisions and how they balance creator rights with public access, explore new digital licensing frameworks for streaming and online platforms, discuss needle-time rights and performance royalties, and analyze the evolving role of collecting societies like SAMRO and SAMPRA. We'll also address contract transparency, reversion of rights, and protection for session musicians and producers.
Your Voice Matters
This is your opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and understand how new legislation will affect your music career, income streams, and intellectual property rights. Policy makers will be present to hear stakeholder input before final parliamentary review.
What You'll Gain
- Understanding of Copyright Amendment Bill implications
- Direct access to legal experts and policy advisors
- Simplified guide to copyright law changes
- Opportunity to submit formal comments to parliament
- Networking with rights organizations and advocates
- Forum proceedings and legal resources pack
Organized By
Legal Affairs Unit
Contact: legal@music-industry.org.za
Speakers & Facilitators
Adv. Thandi Makwetu
Constitutional Lawyer
LLB, LLM (IP Law), Senior Counsel
Makwetu & Associates
Leading constitutional and intellectual property lawyer specializing in creative industry law. Adv. Makwetu has represented artists in landmark copyright cases and advises parliament on creative sector legislation.
Prof. James Sibanda
IP Law Scholar
PhD Law, Published Author, Policy Consultant
University of Johannesburg
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Johannesburg and author of "Copyright in the Digital Age". Prof. Sibanda has consulted on copyright reform across multiple African countries.
Ms. Lindiwe Khumalo
DSAC Policy Director
MA Cultural Policy, 10+ Years in Government
Dept of Sport, Arts & Culture
Policy Director at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture responsible for copyright reform. Ms. Khumalo has led public consultations nationwide and oversees the Bill's parliamentary process.
Event Schedule
11:00
Registration & Welcome
Light refreshments provided
11:15
Opening Remarks
Context and importance of copyright reform
11:30
Overview of the Copyright Amendment Bill
Ms. Khumalo presents key changes
12:15
Legal Analysis
Adv. Makwetu and Prof. Sibanda break down implications
13:00
Lunch Break
Networking and informal discussions
14:00
Panel Discussion
Impact on creators, publishers, and collecting societies
14:45
Open Floor Q&A
Audience questions and concerns addressed
15:00
Closing & Next Steps
How to submit formal comments to parliament
Gallery
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Oct 18, 2024
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