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.

<p>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.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>