In 2021, South Africa's High Court deemed the Copyright Act of 1978 unconstitutional for failing to accommodate the rights of visually impaired individuals. Subsequently, on September 26, 2023, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Copyright Amendment Bill. However, this bill has faced criticism from the creative industry, which argues it contains overly broad copyright exceptions that could weaken creators' rights. There are also concerns that the bill could limit contractual freedoms, potentially impacting South Africa's attractiveness for international creative projects. President of the South African Music Industry Council (SAMIC) Vusi Leeuw joins Lerato Mbele for the conversation.