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

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#2606

Am an indi label owner/dj and am part of the entertainment industry.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2607

Mbaleki

(Port Elizabeth, 2019-03-25)

#2610

I dont want to see the industry dying out like what they did with eskom

(Port Elizabeth, 2019-03-25)

#2612

I'm a creative and this bill would adversely affect me too.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2613

I’m a artist

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)

#2615

The Rights of creatives should be protected like the rights of any other individual in any other industry. Please don't sign as it will put creatives at a disadvantage

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)

#2617

I'm a creative of this country

(Randfontein, 2019-03-25)

#2620

I am signing this because i am appeal for my right as well as all creators of literature IP & copyright protection

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)

#2623

I'm signing because I'm am a content creator & it would be displeasing to find my content recreated or used without any legal bind or notification regarding the copyright.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2624

because i believe in fairness

(Jhb, 2019-03-25)

#2625

Creativity is all we have left in this country. Think of your kids, kids. They might have a dream or passion that will be hindered by this ageing mentality you & your team have. The youth are fighting for rights that should be given naturally. Let us live & decide our own futures as you and those before you did. Skrrt.

(Durban, 2019-03-25)

#2626

AKA told me to

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2630

To stop copy of amendment bill from being signed by Cyril Ramaphosa.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2631

I'm a creative and don't feel like this would be fair to artists.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-25)

#2633

I am an Artist

(Klerksdorp, 2019-03-25)

#2637

I don't like to see people do not get what they deserve for work they have done

(Durban, 2019-03-25)

#2638

I am also concerned about the creatives rights being violated.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2645

Protect the industry

(polokwane, 2019-03-25)

#2647

I am a music publisher and musician, and I will loose income

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2653

Protect our artist.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2655

I’m a creative as well and I feel it is very unfair on creators to be exploited by this act

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2656

I’m a creative

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2659

I'm an independent artist myself and it's can affect me

(Cape Town, 2019-03-25)

#2660

I’m sighing this petition because i can and i will

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)

#2662

I am against this bill as it'll hurt content creators of our State, they're already in a bad position with regards to other things that play a big role in getting them to be not motivated.

(Port Elizabeth, 2019-03-25)

#2665

Because I am in support of this

(Port Elizabeth, 2019-03-25)

#2674

I would like to protect my creative content

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2675

I want artist to own their creative work, I mean it’s their last hope of owning their work. They deserve a break!!

(Katlehong, 2019-03-25)

#2682

I'm an a content creator in South Africa

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2690

I’m signing this because I care about the rights of the creators

(Hennenman, 2019-03-25)

#2697

Hard work must be recognized

(Brakpan, 2019-03-25)

#2700

I am also an artist and stand to benefit from The Bill.

(Soweto, 2019-03-25)

#2705

I disagree with the decision

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)

#2706

I want to protect the creative industries.

(Mthatha, 2019-03-25)

#2709

I am an aspiring musician.

It is my right as a creative to have access to protection in regards to my craft.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2712

I care about artist creativity.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2713

we should be compensated for our skills and creative contribution in the industry

(johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2714

I don't agree with the law

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2719

I am a musician and this will litterally take the food out of my mouth. There will be no incentive for future musicians and composers. You will destroy music for out decendants!

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2725

A concerned songwriter

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2727

Creatives need to make a living , their art puts food on the table,this is their legacy ,the government is depriving creatives from having their own legacy

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2731

I’m a content creator

(Sandton, 2019-03-25)

#2732

I am a creative who makes a living from content I create.

(Centurion, 2019-03-25)

#2734

Im against it. Think about what it will do to the industry Mr President. Please

(Durban, 2019-03-25)

#2742

The publishing industry and authors will be greatly impacted by this amendment. This will lead to job losses

(Cape Town, 2019-03-25)

#2748

I am a songwriter and do not agree with the bill being signed and passed through

(Midrand, 2019-03-25)

#2750

I have published books.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)

#2753

I'm a singer song writer and it greaves me greatly that we as singers and song writers are being abused by the people copying our work and sharing it amongst each other freely. This is serious and needs to be looked at. It is motivating the public to copy and share and to do this instead of buying a album. We as artist are making little to no money already and this delusional outlook from the public is causing us to stop making quality music because we don't have the capital to invest back into our art, our business, our livelihood.

(Heidelberg, 2019-03-25)

#2754

Amandla kumele kubengawethu!

(Durban, 2019-03-25)

#2756

In support of all my artists friends who are totally against this rule.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2759

I'm signing because I agree!!!

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2760

I'm signing this petition because, contrary to the popular noise - the current copyright law actually protects the rights of the authors and artists, who do at least receive income from royalties - for what is their creative content. The creative content industries also help provide a platform for the generation and sharing of cultural diversity - helping disseminate and reward the artists. Removal of the rights of the artists and industries will destroy jobs in industries which tell the stories of our own country: there will be no local stories in future - as the industries slowly die, South Africa will ventriloquise other global expression and ideas. We will lose our own vibrant, multi-voiced culture, livelihoods and sense of identity - to the benefift of the Facebooks, Googles and such like. Mr President, please reconsider see that the proposed amendments will cost the country its own identity - which we are collectively trying to sculpt.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-25)

#2761

I am A content creator

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2763

The creatives have families to feed don't take their bread away.

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2779

I am a content creator in the beginning stages and bill reduces my chances of gaining from my intellectual property.

(Durban, 2019-03-25)

#2782

Musicians need to be compensated for their hard work and dedication to making this world a better place through music and entertainment. A place where people meet in peace and happiness and have good times together. This is their job and they must be fairly rewarded for it just like we do in our day to day jobs.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-25)

#2794

I'm signing because I'm against it...

(Cape Town, 2019-03-25)

#2797

I'm signing this because as an artist this bill is really unfair. It's wrong

(Johannesburg, 2019-03-25)

#2799

I do not stand by this bill. Now that I know what it means, I believe it is standing against what we are trying to achieve! Thank you!

(Pretoria, 2019-03-25)