Guide to Copyright Law in South Africa

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The Guide to Copyright Law in South Africa is a practical, easy-to-understand eBook course that teaches music creators how copyright really works in the South African music industry. You’ll learn the difference between owning a song and owning a recording, how rights are shared between songwriters, producers, and artists, and how to avoid the common mistakes that cause creatives to lose royalties without realizing it.

The course unpacks the essentials of the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 and shows you how to correctly register and manage your works with Southern African Music Rights Organisation and Composers Authors and Publishers Association so you can get paid from radio, streaming, live performances, and digital platforms. Through real South African scenarios, contracts, and checklists, you’ll gain the confidence to protect your music from day one and keep control of your rights for the long term.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Introduction to Copyright in Music
  • The Two Copyrights in Every Song
  • Song Ownership Explained
  • Master Recording Ownership
  • Copyright in Beats, Samples, and Loops
  • Performing Rights and Royalties (SAMRO)
  • Mechanical Rights and Royalties (CAPASSO)
  • Master Rights, Labels, and RISA
  • Copyright in the Digital Age
  • Contracts That Affect Copyright
  • Copyright for Churches, Events, and DJs
  • Protecting Your Work from Day One
  • Common Copyright Myths in South Africa
  • Real South African Industry Case Studies
  • The Audiovarsity Copyright Checklist

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Guide to Copyright Law in South Africa

  • Ebook: Guide to Copyright Law in South Africa

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