PETITION AGAINST THE SIGNING INTO LAW, THE CURRENT AMENDMENTS TO THE COPYRIGHT ACT No. 98 of 1978 BY HONORABLE PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA.

Comments

#3203

I do not condone misuse of state resources and I loath corruption

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3205

Should this be approved people who worked hard for their own work that will be like flushing their energy , knowledge and power down the drain.Why should they work hard when this will be a waste of the effort they put in.

(JHB, 2019-03-26)

#3209

I am saddened as an artist who lives in a country that does not support it's creative sector.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3222

The Bill is totally unacceptable

(Cape Town, 2019-03-26)

#3225

To protect our rich South African heritage in all its various forms.

(Polokwane, 2019-03-26)

#3232

I Ann a creator who will be affected by this bill.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3236

I'm a creative

(Vosloorus, 2019-03-26)

#3242

IP of all Content Creators should be protected and valued. This will increase the standard of the content to allow South Africa to compete internationally. We cannot open ourselves up to be exploited like this. This bill needs to be given due diligence.

(Claremont, 2019-03-26)

#3252

In agreement to our copyright laws

(Johannesburg , 2019-03-26)

#3253

I don't agree

(Centurion, 2019-03-26)

#3255

As a creative their are no laws to protect our work , many can plagiarize and profit from our ideas without the consent of the original creator or even crediting the artist

(Polokwane, 2019-03-26)

#3257

Petition is unfair to writers.

(Struisbaai, 2019-03-26)

#3258

Artists should be remunerated for the creative works fairly and in line with international standards.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3264

As a publisher, this copyright bill could effect my job and whether I have one in the future.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3271

This could destroy the publishing industry.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-26)

#3275

I'm signing because I'm a creative working in the creative/advertising industry.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3286

As a creative I appeal to Mr President not to sign.

(Jhb, 2019-03-26)

#3292

There are unnecessary amendments and also the board must consult with all the involve parties in order to do a Good changes in that copyright

(Durban, 2019-03-26)

#3298

Creatives and their work need to be protected so their work won't be exploited. Signing the Bill at this stage would take away so much from South African creatives.

(Durban, 2019-03-26)

#3299

I love art... Let the voice be heared for the sake of art

(Johannesburg , 2019-03-26)

#3301

It is time to give recognition to the people that are prepared to innovate - in which ever form.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3308

I work in the South African publishing industry and am worried about what this will do to our country's indigenous knowledge creation.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3309

I am of the view that this bill will deprive our artists their full rights to their own work

(Manguzi, 2019-03-26)

#3311

This is unfair to music creators

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3314

I am signing because I do not agree with certain aspects of this amendment. Thanks

(Kyalami, 2019-03-26)

#3318

I'm an Artist, both Performing and Visually. I have worked hard all my life to perfect and nurture the the art that I love. It will be unfair and inconsiderate to turn all my hard work and creativity into a hobby for this is exactly what this act will turn my art into... A Hobby.

It's only fair to be compensated for the work you do at all platforms.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3319

I am a producer and creator of content. This will affect my future earnings.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3325

This bill will have a hugely detrimental impact on the entire South African IP Landscape.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-26)

#3327

This atrocious Bill will surely kill the livelihood of many writers and many others working in related fields.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3328

Creatives need money

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-26)

#3349

I'm signing this petition because I believe the those who are content creative deserve to protect their work

(Soweto, 2019-03-26)

#3351

It's wrong.

(Katlehong, 2019-03-26)

#3353

Its not right

(JOHANNESBURG, 2019-03-26)

#3358

I a content creator and i want my money.

(Durban, 2019-03-26)

#3362

As an artist, I want to be able to express my comment on current affairs through my art and not face censorship which could result in a loss of income.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3364

I sign because I would like quality content to be developed for everyone.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-26)

#3369

I’m signing this because all authors are entitled to their copyrights.

(Pretoria , 2019-03-26)

#3372

Because it is not fair to the content creatives.

(Durban , 2019-03-26)

#3374

I am signing cause as an artist im against it.

(Durban, 2019-03-26)

#3382

I am an artist and I rely on royalties to survive.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-26)

#3384

I'm creative director of Okeyo Holding PTY (LTD)

(Mogale city , 2019-03-26)

#3387

Do better South Africa and empower creatives in this country.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3389

I AM A CREATIVE!

(Pretoria, 2019-03-26)

#3395

to send the #CopyrightAmendmentBill back to the drawing board.

(Johannesburg , 2019-03-26)

#3399

M.s

(Thohoyandou , 2019-03-26)

#3400

#IAMANARTIST

(Johannesburg , 2019-03-26)