Here's some refreshing news: the pending reform to South African copyright is really excellent, with a fair use definition that futureproofs itself with the key phrase "such as" — so naturally, giant entertainment companies are doing everything they can to kill it.
South Africa is considering a new copyright bill that is really, really good!
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