The new Copyright Amendment Bill goes a long way to fixing omissions, imbalances, discrimination, restrictions, and unconstitutionality in the current copyright law. Photo: Brent Meersman On 1 September 2022, the Copyright Amendment Bill was passed by the National Assembly with 163 votes for and 45 votes against the Bill. There were no abstentions. The Bill will now go to the … [Read more...] about New copyright bill will take South Africa into the 21st century at last
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A small patch of carpet is all that’s left of his home
Dean Phiri stands where his shack used to be. In his hand is a piece of paper with his son’s homework. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro Dean Phiri stands on a small patch of carpet where his shack used to be on a field at the Alberts Farm Conservancy. Not much is left of his possessions after Johannesburg Metro Police Department, South African Police (SAPS) and a private security … [Read more...] about A small patch of carpet is all that’s left of his home
Evicted “park dwellers” seek damages from City of Johannesburg
Johannesburg City officials and members of the Johannesburg Metropolitan police were accompanied by armed private security guards when people living in the Alberts Farm Conservancy were evicted on 30 August in defiance of a court interdict. Photo from the court application. Conservancy occupiers say City officials came with armed private security to tear down their homes and … [Read more...] about Evicted “park dwellers” seek damages from City of Johannesburg
Protesters camp outside Soweto police station after a surge in gun deaths
Friends of 19-year-old Benjamin Leisegang, killed in a recent shooting in Eldorado Park, protest outside the police station. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee Residents of Eldorado Park in Soweto are camping outside the police station to demand better policing. This follows a recent surge in gun violence. Activists say there is a gang turf war going on in the area. Residents of … [Read more...] about Protesters camp outside Soweto police station after a surge in gun deaths
Delivery truck torched by protesters furious with municipality
A delivery truck was torched during housing protests in Gqeberha. Photo: Mkhuseli Sizani Shackdwellers from Westville blocked roads in Gqeberha on Monday and torched a delivery truck, protesting about housing. They want a huge housing project, stalled since 2017, to be completed. The protesters blame the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, which has to provide bulk … [Read more...] about Delivery truck torched by protesters furious with municipality
