Everything you need to understand the Copyright Amendment Bill and the
Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill — the text of the Bills, plain-language
explainers, the campaign timeline and the full legal record.
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The Copyright Amendment Bill, explained
What the Bill does, what fair use means in practice, and a timeline of the nine-year journey
through Parliament and the courts — including the Constitutional Court’s June 2026 judgment.
Explainers and background
- FAQ’s2019
- Infographics2019
- Legal Opinion on the Bill2019
- PDF of the Bill2024
- Resources and Information2019
- Timeline of the South African Copyright Amendment Bill (2010–2026)2019
The legal record
- Legal opinions, court papers and submissions
Every document we have made public, readable online and downloadable as a PDF. - ReCreate’s statement on the Constitutional Court judgment
13 July 2026. - What the Constitutional Court decided
26 June 2026 — fair use upheld, section 12D(1)–(5) struck down.
Get involved
- Add your organisation to the campaign
Sign up, write to your representatives, or ask us to speak. - Who we are
19 affiliated organisations and our international partners. - Photo gallery
Marches, hearings and conferences.
Watch: our video archive — 23 films, panels and conference recordings.