Title

SOUTH AFRICA: SIGNIFICANT DELAYS AHEAD

Authors

Theresa Nobre

Document Type

Response or Comment

Publication Date

Spring 7-13-2021

Abstract

In June 2020, South Africa’s President decided not to sign into law two Bills, the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill, citing reservations about the constitutionality of some sections of the Bills. Instead, President Ramaphosa returned the Bills to the National Assembly, requesting the Assembly to reconsider the issues.

The President’s actions were widely seen as the result of pressure by copyright industries, and the threat of trade sanctions and reduced future investment from the United States and the European Union.

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