While artists help mitigate effect of pandemic, copyright bill poses its own threat

Despite repeated calls for action, Cyril Ramaphosa is dithering over signing it or sending it back to MPsThe creative and cultural sectors have been decimated by the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Musicians, actors, fine artists and the support services they sustain are suffering immeasurable harm due to the cancellation of concerts, theatre and film productions, as well as art auctions and exhibitions.

The broader creative sector has made significant contributions to society as well. On the educational front, publishers of educational materials are hard at work and co-operating with educators to make digital-learning content available to students who must suddenly adapt to new ways of learning. A strong educational publishing industry will be a critical roleplayer in not only making this academic year a success for SA’s students but also in rebuilding the economy after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The critical role of the bill in SA’s international trade relations must surely tip the scales conclusively in favour of referring the bill back to parliament The case has been made clearly and authoritatively that the bill is unconstitutional. But since this constitutional consideration has not been enough to move the president to act, the critical role of the bill in SA’s international trade relations must surely tip the scales conclusively in favour of referring the bill back to parliament.

Firstly those families did not donate to the solidarity fund, they made it clear themselves Doesn't the relationship ur forcing to keep, making u a dependent strycture for life. Are u saying ur unable to build your own entertainment structure from the talent U have

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