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Copyright reform isn't over: What the Constitutional Court ruling really means

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While many have welcomed the Constitutional Court's long-awaited judgment on the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB), South Africa's copyright reform journey is far from over.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to Chola Makgamathe, General Manager: Legal at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), about what the landmark ruling really means for creators, businesses and the future of intellectual property law.
5 Aug English South Africa Business

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