Guide to Music Royalties in South Africa

This eBook course breaks down how music really makes money in South Africa — in plain, practical language that artists, producers, and songwriters can immediately use. You’ll learn the difference between publishing and master royalties, how performance, mechanical, needle time, and sync royalties are generated, and the exact role played by SAMRO, CAPASSO, SAMPRA, and Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Through simple explanations, real South African scenarios, and step-by-step royalty flow examples, you’ll discover how one song can generate multiple income streams from radio, streaming, live performances, TV, YouTube, and public plays — and why many creatives never see this money due to incomplete registration and common misunderstandings.

By the end of this guide, you won’t just understand royalties — you’ll know exactly what to register, where to register, and how to structure your releases so your music earns for years, not just on release day.