Copyright is a branch of intellectual property which grants authors of works qualifying for copyright protection a number of exclusive rights. We provide some basic information on the subject in this section.

For further reading you might consult one of the publications listed below, or follow these links to other websites, which may be useful. Click Here

Dean, O.H.: Handbook of South African Copyright Law (Juta, Landsdowne, 1987)

The Law of South Africa Volume 5 Part 2 (LexisNexis Butterworths, Durban, 2004)

Many publications that either touch on or discuss copyright in South Africa are available. The above publications are merely a point of departure. We suggest you consult your local bookshop or library.