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From: "Katherine Maher" <kmaher(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: 12 Aug 2017 10:01
Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] Wiki Indaba - Letter to Katherine (L2K)
To: "Felix Nartey" <flixtey(a)gmail.com>
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Dear all,
>From Wikimania 2017 in Montreal, please find my formal response to the L2K,
in English and French. You can also find a copy on Meta, on the same page
as the original L2K.
We look forward to meeting you all soon in Cape Town in 2018.
Yours,
Katherine
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2017/Letter_to_
Katherine_(L2K)
*Response to the L2K*
Dear friends,
Today, on the first day of Wikimania, I reflect on who is not here with us
in Montreal. The reasons are familiar: denied visas, limited time away from
work, the prohibitive cost of travel. However familiar the reasons, they
never cease to be frustrating: they are an ever-present reminder of the
challenges so many members of our global movement face.
In particular I am compelled to note how few of our colleagues from our
African community are here with us this weekend. The past year has
demonstrated the enthusiasm, focus, and energy of our African communities,
and your rising voices in our global Wikimedia movement. When you are not
with us, we feel your absence.
The Letter to Katherine is a vivid manifestation of the emerging
opportunity for our Wikimedia communities across Africa. It is a frank
acknowledgement of the unique circumstances in which many of our African
communities conduct their work. But in its existence, crafted together at
WikiIndaba, it is also a powerful reminder of the tremendous
accomplishments the community has already achieved.
Already, we see the influence of the African communities on our broader
community. The L2K set an important precedent for the global movement,
including the drafting of the Carta de Buenos Aires [1] from the Iberocoop
community. And while we have been at work, so have you. Your continued
achievements give support to the momentum of the community — just last
month, Wikimedians in Cameroon formed a new User Group.
We know that Wikimedia has a bright future across Africa. The diversity of
languages and cultures, the richness of your histories, and the creativity
and ambition of your nations: these all represent remarkable opportunities
for our movement to thrive and grow. We also know that embracing these
opportunities means changing some of the ways we do things. We know that
for Wikimedia to thrive across Africa, we must embrace Africa in Wikimedia.
We must listen to you, learn from you, and consider how we grow together.
I wanted to share, briefly, a few instances with you of how the L2K has
already guided the Foundation’s efforts. I hope you will accept these as
assurance of our commitment to the African community, and as an invitation
to continued conversation, while recognizing we have more work to do:
*We are seeking new ways to support the capacity of African communities. *We
currently provide grants for training and supporting new and emerging
Wikimedians in Africa. In the fiscal year 2016-2017, we awarded 24 rapid
grants, and continued funding the Project Grants program which supports
projects such as the pan-African Wiki Loves Africa, South Africa’s
Joburgpedia, and Nigeria’s “Wikipedian in Residence” program, to mention a
few. Beyond these grants, we are committed to opening new forums for
members to learn communication, technical, and other skills.
*We are facilitating peer support. *We agree with you that the best
resource is often a fellow Wikimedian, and we want to support members in
identifying experienced peers. Many in the African community have gathered
through the movement strategy process, and we provided support for
workshops and salons led by affiliates in Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, and soon in
Nigeria. The movement strategic direction will guide the Wikimedia
Foundation’s strategy through 2030; and we are grateful that it not only
reflects the voices of our African communities, but aspires to continue and
deepen these opportunities for connection.
*We are offering resources on how to strengthen partnerships. *We offered
partnerships workshops and capacity building at Wikimedia Conference in
Berlin. For Africa specifically, we are continuing our regularly scheduled,
quarterly “office hours,” with the Foundation’s Partnerships and Global
Reach team available to answer questions, share updates, and explore new
opportunities.
We recognize that 2018 will be Africa’s year in the Wikimedia movement. One
year from now, we will gather together in South Africa, for the second
African, and first sub-Saharan African, Wikimania. This will be an
opportunity to bring the global movement to what is currently (but
certainly not for long) the continent’s only chapter. We will also visit
Tunisia, for the first WikiIndaba in North Africa. I am deeply excited for
what the year will bring, and already looking forward to all of the
achievements we will have to celebrate together at Wikimania in one year’s
time..
I am grateful to you, the African community, for sharing your voice and
your experiences. Today at Wikimania, I pledge to continue our commitment
to the African community. The Wikimedia movement is for everyone — readers
and editors, activists and archivists, newcomers and experts, from all
geographies, cultures, and languages. The African community is so important
to the movement, and I am inspired by the work and thought you dedicate to
shaping our future.
With my great regards and appreciation,
Katherine
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Iberocoop/Carta_de_Buenos_Aires
~~~~
*French translation:*
Chers amis,
Aujourd'hui, en ce premier jour de Wikimania, j’ai une pensée pour tous
ceux qui ne sont pas avec nous, ici, à Montréal. Les raisons sont
familières : refus de visas, temps restreint en dehors du travail et coût
prohibitif du voyage. Malgré la familiarité des raisons, ils ne cesseront
jamais d'être frustrants : ils sont un rappel immuable des défis auxquels
font face tant de membres de notre mouvement mondial.
En particulier, je ne peux que constater que trop peu de nos collègues de
la communauté africaine sont ici avec nous cette fin de semaine. L'année
écoulée a mis en relief l'enthousiasme, l'attention et l'énergie de nos
communautés africaines et vos voix montantes dans notre mouvement Wikimedia
mondial. Lorsque vous n'êtes pas avec nous, nous ressentons votre absence.
La lettre à Katherine est une manifestation vivante de l'opportunité
émergente pour nos communautés de Wikimedia en Afrique. C'est une
reconnaissance franche des circonstances uniques dans lesquelles beaucoup
de nos communautés africaines mènent leur travail. Mais dans son existence,
modelée de façon participative dans WikiIndaba, elle est également un
rappel puissant des réalisations énormes que la communauté a déjà atteint.
Déjà, nous voyons l'influence des communautés africaines sur notre
communauté élargie. Le L2K a constitué un précédent important pour le
mouvement mondial, y compris la rédaction de la Carta de Buenos Aires [1]
de la communauté Iberocoop. Et tandis que nous agissions, vous avez aussi
travaillé. Vos réalisations continues confirment l'élan de la communauté.
Le mois dernier même, les wikimédiens au Cameroun ont formé un nouveau
groupe d'utilisateurs.
Nous savons que Wikimedia a un brillant avenir en Afrique. La diversité des
langues et des cultures, la richesse de vos histoires et la créativité et
l'ambition de vos nations : elles représentent, toutes, des occasions
remarquables pour que notre mouvement prospère et grandisse. Nous savons
aussi que l'adoption de ces opportunités signifie changer certaines façons
de faire les choses. Nous savons que pour que Wikimedia prospère en
Afrique, nous devons intégrer l'Afrique dans Wikimedia. Nous devons vous
écouter, apprendre de vous et considérer comment nous évaluer ensemble.
Je voulais partager brièvement quelques exemples de la façon dont le L2K a
déjà mené les efforts de la Fondation. J'espère que vous les accepterez
comme gage de notre engagement envers la communauté africaine et comme
invitation à un dialogue continue, tout en reconnaissant que nous avons
plus de travail à faire :
*Nous recherchons de nouveaux moyens de soutenir la capacité des
communautés africaines. *Nous offrons actuellement des subventions pour la
formation et le soutien de nouveaux wikimédiens émergents en Afrique. Au
cours de l'exercice financier 2016-2017, nous avons attribué 24 subventions
rapides et nous avons continué de financer le programme Project Grants qui
soutient des projets tels que le panafricain Wiki Loves Africa, le
sud-africain Joburgpedia et le nigérian programme « Wikipédien en résidence
» pour en mentionner quelques-uns. Au-delà de ces subventions, nous nous
engageons à ouvrir de nouveaux forums pour que les membres apprennent les
compétences de communication, techniques et autres.
*Nous facilitons le soutien par les pairs. *Nous sommes d'accord avec vous
que la meilleure ressource est souvent un wikimédien chevronné, et nous
voulons aider les membres à identifier des pairs expérimentés. De nombreux
membres de la communauté africaine se sont rassemblés dans le cadre du
processus de la stratégie du mouvement et nous avons apporté un soutien aux
ateliers et aux salons dirigés par des affiliés en Côte d'Ivoire, en
Égypte, et bientôt au Nigeria. La direction stratégique du mouvement
guidera la stratégie de la Fondation Wikimedia jusqu'en 2030 ; Et nous
sommes reconnaissants que cela reflète non seulement les voix de nos
communautés africaines, mais aspire, aussi, à poursuivre et à approfondir
ces possibilités de connexion.
*Nous offrons des ressources sur la façon de renforcer les partenariats. *Nous
avons organisé des ateliers de partenariats et un renforcement des
capacités à la Wikimedia Conference à Berlin. Pour l'Afrique en
particulier, nous poursuivons nos « office hours » trimestrielles
régulièrement planifiées, avec l'équipe Partnerships and Global Reach de la
Fondation disponible pour répondre à des questions, échanger des mises à
jour et explorer de nouvelles opportunités.
Nous reconnaissons que 2018 sera l'année de l'Afrique dans le mouvement
Wikimedia. Dans un an, nous nous rassemblerons pour Wikimania en Afrique du
Sud, pour la deuxième fois en Afrique et la première fois en Afrique
subsaharienne. Ce sera l'occasion d'amener le mouvement global à ce qui est
pour le moment le seul chapitre du continent (mais certainement pas pour
longtemps). Nous visiterons également la Tunisie, pour la première
WikiIndaba en Afrique du Nord. Je suis profondément enthousiaste de ce que
l'année 2018 apportera, et j'attends avec impatience toutes les
réalisations que nous célébrerons ensemble à Wikimania dans un an.
Je vous remercie, communauté africaine, de partager votre voix et vos
expériences. Aujourd'hui, à Wikimania, je m'engage à poursuivre notre
engagement envers la communauté africaine. Le mouvement Wikimedia s'adresse
à tous : lecteurs et éditeurs, militants et archivistes, nouveaux arrivants
et experts, de toutes les régions, cultures et langues. La communauté
africaine est tellement importante pour le mouvement et je suis inspiré par
le travail et les pensées que vous consacrez à façonner notre avenir.
Avec mes sincères salutations et mes remerciements,
Katherine
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Iberocoop/Carta_de_Buenos_Aires
On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 10:56 AM, Felix Nartey <flixtey(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Katherine,
>
> I hope this email finds you well.
>
> As resolved from the recent Wiki Indaba 2017 in Accra, Ghana please find
> attached the L2K.[1]
>
> This letter consists of the feedback collected from participants on two
> sets of questions (explained further in the letter). The organizers of
> Indaba analysed this data on behalf of the African conference participants.
>
> We would also like to take the opportunity to appreciate Wikimedia
> Foundation support including Asaf Bartov and Kacie Harold from Community
> Engagement, Jack Rabah from the Global Reach Team, and Zack McCune from the
> Communications Team.
>
> See you soon at our next Wiki Indaba in Tunisia.
>
> Best,
>
> - Felix Nartey
>
> [1] - https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2017
> /Letter_to_Katherine_(L2K)
>
>
>
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Well done Douglas, sorry I couldn't make it to support you.
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> 1. Re: Processing of the Copyright and Performers'
> ProtectionAmendment Bills (Douglas Scott)
> 2. Re: Processing of the Copyright and Performers'
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2017 11:10:08 +0200
> From: Douglas Scott <douglas.i.scott(a)gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> To: wikimediaza <wikimediaza(a)lists.wikimedia.org <javascript:;>>
> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia ZA] Processing of the Copyright and
> Performers' ProtectionAmendment Bills
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> Hello everyone,
>
> Here is an update on how my presentation to Parliament yesterday went.
> Here is a link
> <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Freedom_of_
> Panorama_-_presenation_to_SA_parilament.pdf>
> to the presentation I gave which I have uploaded onto Commons.
>
> Overall it went well, there seems to be board support for the proposal to
> include a freedom of panorama (FoP) clause into the new act. After my
> presentation several MPs in addition to the commission chairperson going as
> far as stating that the current grey area that a lack of freedom of
> panorama puts both us as Wikipedia editors as well as members of the
> general public in is very concerning and should be addressed. The
> practical example I used of our experience in running Wiki Loves Monuments
> where we could upload media of old colonial era monuments but not recent
> ones due to this legal ambiguity really resonated with them. The mention
> of the Swedish chapter's recent experience
> <https://blog.wikimedia.org/2017/07/25/wikimedia-sweden-freedom-panorama/>
> in testing this grey area in Sweden and loosing thereby being ordered to
> pay court costs and a fine helped to highlight the need to get rid of this
> legal grey area and enact some form of Freedom of Panorama.
>
> I did get one questions asking which we preferred; FoP for exterior public
> place or interior public spaces. I said the best outcome would be FoP for
> both exterior and inertia public spaces.
>
> I even had members of the pro-copyright lobby come up to me afterwards and
> say they appreciated the need for clarification here. They did mention
> pre-existing interpretations of the act that would allow us to do X, Y, and
> Z but they realised the need for clarity and that the existing clauses were
> not good enough for us given the Wikipedia editing community's policy of
> using the strictest possible interpretation of the law.
>
> During the presentation I was seated next to and had to answer questions
> with the representative from Google. Google, like many people, were
> presenting on the need for fair use to replace fair dealing in the Act.
> Basically fair use says you are not violating copyright so long as you do
> not do X, whilst fair dealing says you are not violating copyright so long
> as you fall into A, B, C allowances. This fair use/fair dealing issue has
> become a big issue of contention and Google was given a bit of a hard
> time. However the fair use/fair dealing disagreement does not seem to
> affect our call for FoP as it is a different thing.
>
> My observation on the issue within the Wikimedia Community internationally
> and based on my experiences as an editor on Wikipedia is that there is a
> board consensus that expanded Fair Use rights is important and desirable so
> as to allow editors to more freely edit, quote, and research articles on
> Wikipedia whilst still firmly respecting copyrights. Indeed the Australian
> Wikimedia community is publicly calling
> <https://blog.wikimedia.org/2017/05/22/australia-fair-use/> for better
> fair
> use previsions in that country right now. However we as a chapter have not
> voted on to take a position publicly on this issue in South Africa so
> anything I say on that issue is always prefixed with the point that it is
> my personal opinion and not the position of Wikimedia ZA. So I chose to
> focus on answering questions related to FoP whilst volunteering to clarify
> a personal observation I made on the Fair Use/Fair Dealing debate at a
> public forum I attended last week.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Douglas.
>
>
>
>
> On 1 August 2017 at 15:38, Douglas Scott <douglas.i.scott(a)gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone, a quick update on my presentation calling for Freedom of
> > Panorama to be included into the new Copyright Act. It looks like I will
> > be presenting 1 hour earlier on the 3rd August than initially planned.
> > According to the new schedule I will now be presenting at 9:55 am instead
> > of 10:55 am in the original schedule. The event at Parliament in Cape
> Town
> > is open to the public so if you are interested you are welcome to attend.
> >
> > The hearing will take place at: Room E249, 2nd Floor, National Assembly
> > Wing, Parliament Building, Cape Town
> >
> > The whole hearing will last from 08:30 to 19:00 on Thursday the 3rd
> August
> > 2017.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Douglas.
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Andre Hermans <ahermans(a)parliament.gov.za <javascript:;>>
> > Date: 1 August 2017 at 15:11
> > Subject: Re: Processing of the Copyright and Performers'
> > ProtectionAmendment Bills
> > To:
> >
> >
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Attached please find the amended programmes for 3 and 4 August 2017.
> >
> > *Please note the following:*
> >
> > 1. Change in starting time on 3 August 2017 which will impact on the
> > starting times of all stakeholders on the day.
> > 2. The inclusion of stakeholders which were not previously on the
> > programme.
> > 2. The South African Book Development Council presentation has been
> > rescheduled for Friday, 4 August 2017 which will impact on the starting
> > time for stakeholders that will follow their presentation.
> >
> > *NB: If stakeholders, after submitting their power-point presentation,
> > wish to effect any changes to their presentation, they must please
> forward
> > the amended presentation as soon as possible. If it is not possible they
> > must bring 40 copies of their amended presentation to the meeting.*
> >
> > *Regards*
> >
> >
> > André R Hermans
> > Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
> > Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
> > Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
> > Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
> > email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za <javascript:;>
> >
> > >>> Andre Hermans 7/28/2017 12:02 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Attached please find the draft agenda's for 1, 3 and 4 August 2017.
> >
> > Please note that it was not possible to accommodate all requests to make
> > an oral submission but note that all written submissions will be
> considered
> > by the Committee.
> >
> > Please note that all power-point presentations must reach us by 14:00 on
> > Monday, 31 July 2017. Stakeholders who have not yet submitted the names
> of
> > their delegations, as well as the cell number of a contact person, are
> > encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
> >
> > As mentioned earlier, all meetings in Parliament are open to the public
> > and only stakeholders presenting are required to confirm attendance. All
> > others are welcome to attend without confirmation.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Andre
> > >>> Andre Hermans 7/27/2017 2:12 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholders
> >
> > Thank you for the confirmation of attendance.
> >
> > However, we are still awaiting confirmation of attendance from some
> > stakeholders. If we do not received notification of attendance of those
> who
> > have not yet confirmed by *15:00, Thursday, 27 July 2017*, we will assume
> > that they are not in a position to attend. *They will be removed from the
> > programme*.
> >
> > We have also noted requests for change in date as well as for inclusion
> > on the programme. All these requests will be taken into consideration.
> >
> > We also acknowledged receipt of late submissions due to unforeseen
> > circumstances.
> >
> > Please note that we will forward the final programmes for the public
> > hearings by *12:00 on Friday, 28 July 2017.*
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> > >>> Andre Hermans 7/25/2017 12:13 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Please note the following corrections;
> >
> > 1. Confirmation of attendance is 12:00 pm on 26 July 2017 and not 26 June
> > 2017.
> > 2. Submission of power-point presentation's is Monday, 31 July 2017 and
> > not 30 July 2017.
> >
> > My apologies for the inconvenience caused.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> > >>> Andre Hermans 7/25/2017 10:13 AM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > We acknowledge receipt of your submission.
> >
> > Attached please find the draft programme for public hearings scheduled
> for
> > 1, 3 and 4 August 2017 on the Copyright A/B only .
> >
> > Stakeholders are requested to note the following:
> >
> > 1. Confirm attendance by 13:00 on Wednesday, 26 June 2017.
> > 2. Prepare a +/- 20 min power-point presentation in support of their
> > submission which will be followed by a 20 min engagement.
> > 3. Submit their power-point presentations by 12:00 pm on Monday, 30 June
> > 2017.
> > 4. Submit the names of the their delegation, which should include
> > designations, as well as the cell number of a contact person.
> > 5. Preferably be in attendance from the start of proceedings, but if it
> is
> > not possible, participants should be present at least an hour before
> their
> > presentation to allow for any changes.
> > 6. Stakeholders should bring a copy of their ID, driver license or
> > passport to gain entry to Parliament, which is via the visitor's entrance
> > located in Plein Street.
> > 7. No parking is available in Parliament.
> > 8. All hearings are open to the public and there is no limit on numbers,
> > but note that there are seating limitations
> > 9. If there are any changes to your power-point presentation, and it does
> > not reach us the day before your presentation, you are required to bring
> 40
> > copies of your amended document to the hearing.
> > 10. All submissions and not only the oral submissions are considered by
> > the Committee and take into account during its deliberations on the Bill.
> >
> > Please do not hesitate to contact me via email or sms if you have any
> > queries.
> >
> >
> > *NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
> > stakeholders.*
> >
> > *Please confirm receipt.*
> >
> > *Regards,*
> >
> > *André*
> > *0837098482 <083%20709%208482>*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >>> Andre Hermans 6/28/2017 9:49 AM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Please note the following:
> >
> > In light of a recent Committee decision to first process the Copyright
> > Amendment Bill before starting the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill,
> > please note the following:
> >
> > 1. Public hearings in August 2017 will only be on the Copyright Amendment
> > Bill.
> >
> > 2. An extension for submissions has been granted. All submissions should
> > reach us by Friday, 7 July 2017. Please indicate whether you would wish
> > to be considered to make an oral submission.
> >
> > 3. Public hearings have been scheduled for 1, 3 and 4 August 2017.
> > Although we will try to accommodate your preferred date as far as
> possible,
> > this cannot be guaranteed due to demand and time constraints. The final
> > decision for granting oral submissions lies with the Committee. All
> written
> > submissions are considered by the Committee in its deliberations.
> >
> > 4. Communication regarding the final programme for public hearings will
> be
> > communicated in the week of 24 July 2017.
> >
> > Please do not hesitate to contact me via email if you require further
> > clarity.
> >
> > *NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
> > stakeholders*.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André R Hermans
> > Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
> > Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
> > Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
> > Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
> > email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za <javascript:;>
> >
> > >>> Andre Hermans 6/2/2017 4:48 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > In light of the Committee decision taken on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 please
> > note the following;
> >
> > 1. No public hearings on 27, 28 and 29 June 2017.
> > 2. Closing date for submission is Friday, 30 June 2017.
> > 3. Public hearings will be scheduled in August 2017.
> > 4. Final dates for public hearings will be communicated by 30 June 2017.
> >
> > *Clarity with regard to public participation at briefings.*
> >
> > All meetings are open to the public but please note that during a
> briefing
> > the interaction is between the Department and Members. The purpose of
> the
> > briefing is to afford Members with the opportunity to engage the
> Department
> > on the content of the Bill. Members of the public in attendance can first
> > hand hear the Department's views on the Bill and, if they have opposing
> > views on what the Department is saying, can include their concerns in
> their
> > submissions. It also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to get
> clarity
> > on issues of concern during such briefings.
> >
> > Public participation in the legislative process is critical to ensure an
> > open and robust process and Parliament has taken the necessary steps to
> > ensure this. Because of the great public interest in the Bills the
> > Committee has called for submissions and will scheduled public hearings
> > affording stakeholders with the opportunity to express their opinion on
> the
> > Bill.
> >
> > Attached is the revised advert.
> >
> > Please do not hesitate to contact me via email if you require
> > further clarity.
> >
> > *NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
> > stakeholders*.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > André R Hermans
> > Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
> > Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
> > Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
> > Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
> > email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za <javascript:;>
> >
> > >>> Andre Hermans 5/26/2017 1:50 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> >
> > Attached please find the following information with respect to the
> > processing of the Copyright and the Performers' Protection Bills.
> >
> > 1. An advert calling for submissions on the Copyright Bill.
> > 2. A copy of the Bill.
> >
> > Please note the following:
> >
> > 1. The hearings scheduled for 27, 28 and 29 June would be on both the
> > Performers' Protection and the Copyright Amendment Bills.
> > 2. All meetings in Parliament are open to the public, unless otherwise
> > stated. This pertain to the briefing on 30 May 2017 and the public
> hearings.
> > 3. Members of the public should use the visitors entrance in Plein Street
> > and should have a copy of their ID, driver license or passport to gain
> > entry.
> > 4. There is no limited on the number of people that may want to attend.
> > 5. There is no need to secure a seat as it is an open meeting.
> > 6. Please indicated whether you wish to make an oral submission as well.
> > Please note that decision to allow for an oral submission is the
> > Committee's and it would be base on the submission.
> >
> > *NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
> > stakeholders*.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> > >>> Andre Hermans 5/25/2017 4:55 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Please be informed that Committee has scheduled to receive a briefing on
> > Tuesday, 30 May 2017 on the Copyright Amendment Bill.
> >
> > Time: 09:00 - 13:00
> > Venue, Room E249, Second Floor, New Assembly Wing, Parliament, Cape Town.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> > >>> Andre Hermans 5/22/2017 1:08 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Attached please find a copy of the Copyright Amendment Bill that was
> > introduced in Parliament.
> >
> > Information regarding processing of the Bill, including the Performers
> > Protection Amendment Bill, will be communicated to stakeholders in due
> > course.
> >
> > *NB: No dates have yet been confirmed for processing of both Bills. *
> >
> > It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to other
> > stakeholders.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> > >>> Andre Hermans 2/15/2017 1:51 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholder
> >
> > Please be informed that the Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, 17
> > February 2017 to receive a briefing on the Performers' Protection
> Amendment
> > Bill has been postponed until Tuesday, 21 February 2017.
> >
> > *As a result of this postponement the public hearings on the Bill will
> now
> > take place on 24 and 28 February 2017.*
> >
> > Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> > >>> Andre Hermans 2/14/2017 1:56 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholders
> >
> > Please be informed that the Committee is in the process of finalising its
> > programme with respect to the public hearings scheduled for 21 and 24
> > February on the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill.
> >
> > Please note, that in finalising the programme for the public hearings, we
> > will take into account requests to make a submission on a specific day.
> >
> > It's our objective to forward the draft programme to stakeholders by
> 15:00
> > on Wednesday, 15 February 2017.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André
> >
> > >>> Andre Hermans 1/17/2017 12:56 PM >>>
> > Dear Stakeholders
> >
> > Attached please find the advert that was place over the weekend of 6-7
> > January 2017 in the newspapers calling for submissions on the Performers
> > Protection Amendment Bill. Adverts were place in all official languages.
> >
> > Also attached is a copy of Bill as tabled.
> >
> > It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to other
> > stakeholders.
> >
> > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > André R Hermans
> > Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
> > Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
> > Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
> > Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
> > email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za <javascript:;>
> >
> > ____________________________________________________________
> _______________
> > Please note: This email and its content are subject to the disclaimer as
> > displayed at the following URL: https://www.parliament.gov.za/
> > email-disclaimer ______________________________
> > _____________________________________________
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Douglas Ian Scott
> > 司道格
> > Skype: douglas0scott
> > South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727 <079%20515%208727>
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Douglas Ian Scott
> 司道格
> Skype: douglas0scott
> South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727
>
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*Michael Graaf*
*Researcher & Editor*
keybase.io/michaelgraaf
+27795487242
Hello everyone, a quick update on my presentation calling for Freedom of
Panorama to be included into the new Copyright Act. It looks like I will
be presenting 1 hour earlier on the 3rd August than initially planned.
According to the new schedule I will now be presenting at 9:55 am instead
of 10:55 am in the original schedule. The event at Parliament in Cape Town
is open to the public so if you are interested you are welcome to attend.
The hearing will take place at: Room E249, 2nd Floor, National Assembly
Wing, Parliament Building, Cape Town
The whole hearing will last from 08:30 to 19:00 on Thursday the 3rd August
2017.
Cheers,
Douglas.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Andre Hermans <ahermans(a)parliament.gov.za>
Date: 1 August 2017 at 15:11
Subject: Re: Processing of the Copyright and Performers'
ProtectionAmendment Bills
To:
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find the amended programmes for 3 and 4 August 2017.
*Please note the following:*
1. Change in starting time on 3 August 2017 which will impact on the
starting times of all stakeholders on the day.
2. The inclusion of stakeholders which were not previously on the programme.
2. The South African Book Development Council presentation has been
rescheduled for Friday, 4 August 2017 which will impact on the starting
time for stakeholders that will follow their presentation.
*NB: If stakeholders, after submitting their power-point presentation, wish
to effect any changes to their presentation, they must please forward
the amended presentation as soon as possible. If it is not possible they
must bring 40 copies of their amended presentation to the meeting.*
*Regards*
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
>>> Andre Hermans 7/28/2017 12:02 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find the draft agenda's for 1, 3 and 4 August 2017.
Please note that it was not possible to accommodate all requests to make an
oral submission but note that all written submissions will be considered by
the Committee.
Please note that all power-point presentations must reach us by 14:00 on
Monday, 31 July 2017. Stakeholders who have not yet submitted the names of
their delegations, as well as the cell number of a contact person, are
encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
As mentioned earlier, all meetings in Parliament are open to the public
and only stakeholders presenting are required to confirm attendance. All
others are welcome to attend without confirmation.
Regards,
Andre
>>> Andre Hermans 7/27/2017 2:12 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholders
Thank you for the confirmation of attendance.
However, we are still awaiting confirmation of attendance from some
stakeholders. If we do not received notification of attendance of those who
have not yet confirmed by *15:00, Thursday, 27 July 2017*, we will assume
that they are not in a position to attend. *They will be removed from the
programme*.
We have also noted requests for change in date as well as for inclusion
on the programme. All these requests will be taken into consideration.
We also acknowledged receipt of late submissions due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Please note that we will forward the final programmes for the public
hearings by *12:00 on Friday, 28 July 2017.*
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 7/25/2017 12:13 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please note the following corrections;
1. Confirmation of attendance is 12:00 pm on 26 July 2017 and not 26 June
2017.
2. Submission of power-point presentation's is Monday, 31 July 2017 and not
30 July 2017.
My apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 7/25/2017 10:13 AM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
We acknowledge receipt of your submission.
Attached please find the draft programme for public hearings scheduled for
1, 3 and 4 August 2017 on the Copyright A/B only .
Stakeholders are requested to note the following:
1. Confirm attendance by 13:00 on Wednesday, 26 June 2017.
2. Prepare a +/- 20 min power-point presentation in support of their
submission which will be followed by a 20 min engagement.
3. Submit their power-point presentations by 12:00 pm on Monday, 30 June
2017.
4. Submit the names of the their delegation, which should include
designations, as well as the cell number of a contact person.
5. Preferably be in attendance from the start of proceedings, but if it is
not possible, participants should be present at least an hour before their
presentation to allow for any changes.
6. Stakeholders should bring a copy of their ID, driver license or passport
to gain entry to Parliament, which is via the visitor's entrance located in
Plein Street.
7. No parking is available in Parliament.
8. All hearings are open to the public and there is no limit on numbers,
but note that there are seating limitations
9. If there are any changes to your power-point presentation, and it does
not reach us the day before your presentation, you are required to bring 40
copies of your amended document to the hearing.
10. All submissions and not only the oral submissions are considered by the
Committee and take into account during its deliberations on the Bill.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email or sms if you have any
queries.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders.*
*Please confirm receipt.*
*Regards,*
*André*
*0837098482 <083%20709%208482>*
>>> Andre Hermans 6/28/2017 9:49 AM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please note the following:
In light of a recent Committee decision to first process the Copyright
Amendment Bill before starting the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill,
please note the following:
1. Public hearings in August 2017 will only be on the Copyright Amendment
Bill.
2. An extension for submissions has been granted. All submissions should
reach us by Friday, 7 July 2017. Please indicate whether you would wish
to be considered to make an oral submission.
3. Public hearings have been scheduled for 1, 3 and 4 August 2017. Although
we will try to accommodate your preferred date as far as possible, this
cannot be guaranteed due to demand and time constraints. The final decision
for granting oral submissions lies with the Committee. All written
submissions are considered by the Committee in its deliberations.
4. Communication regarding the final programme for public hearings will be
communicated in the week of 24 July 2017.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email if you require further
clarity.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders*.
Regards,
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
>>> Andre Hermans 6/2/2017 4:48 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
In light of the Committee decision taken on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 please
note the following;
1. No public hearings on 27, 28 and 29 June 2017.
2. Closing date for submission is Friday, 30 June 2017.
3. Public hearings will be scheduled in August 2017.
4. Final dates for public hearings will be communicated by 30 June 2017.
*Clarity with regard to public participation at briefings.*
All meetings are open to the public but please note that during a briefing
the interaction is between the Department and Members. The purpose of the
briefing is to afford Members with the opportunity to engage the Department
on the content of the Bill. Members of the public in attendance can first
hand hear the Department's views on the Bill and, if they have opposing
views on what the Department is saying, can include their concerns in their
submissions. It also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to get clarity
on issues of concern during such briefings.
Public participation in the legislative process is critical to ensure an
open and robust process and Parliament has taken the necessary steps to
ensure this. Because of the great public interest in the Bills the
Committee has called for submissions and will scheduled public hearings
affording stakeholders with the opportunity to express their opinion on the
Bill.
Attached is the revised advert.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email if you require
further clarity.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders*.
Regards,
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
>>> Andre Hermans 5/26/2017 1:50 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find the following information with respect to the
processing of the Copyright and the Performers' Protection Bills.
1. An advert calling for submissions on the Copyright Bill.
2. A copy of the Bill.
Please note the following:
1. The hearings scheduled for 27, 28 and 29 June would be on both the
Performers' Protection and the Copyright Amendment Bills.
2. All meetings in Parliament are open to the public, unless otherwise
stated. This pertain to the briefing on 30 May 2017 and the public hearings.
3. Members of the public should use the visitors entrance in Plein Street
and should have a copy of their ID, driver license or passport to gain
entry.
4. There is no limited on the number of people that may want to attend.
5. There is no need to secure a seat as it is an open meeting.
6. Please indicated whether you wish to make an oral submission as well.
Please note that decision to allow for an oral submission is the
Committee's and it would be base on the submission.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders*.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 5/25/2017 4:55 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please be informed that Committee has scheduled to receive a briefing on
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 on the Copyright Amendment Bill.
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Venue, Room E249, Second Floor, New Assembly Wing, Parliament, Cape Town.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 5/22/2017 1:08 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find a copy of the Copyright Amendment Bill that was
introduced in Parliament.
Information regarding processing of the Bill, including the Performers
Protection Amendment Bill, will be communicated to stakeholders in due
course.
*NB: No dates have yet been confirmed for processing of both Bills. *
It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to other
stakeholders.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 2/15/2017 1:51 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please be informed that the Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, 17
February 2017 to receive a briefing on the Performers' Protection Amendment
Bill has been postponed until Tuesday, 21 February 2017.
*As a result of this postponement the public hearings on the Bill will now
take place on 24 and 28 February 2017.*
Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 2/14/2017 1:56 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholders
Please be informed that the Committee is in the process of finalising its
programme with respect to the public hearings scheduled for 21 and 24
February on the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill.
Please note, that in finalising the programme for the public hearings, we
will take into account requests to make a submission on a specific day.
It's our objective to forward the draft programme to stakeholders by 15:00
on Wednesday, 15 February 2017.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 1/17/2017 12:56 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholders
Attached please find the advert that was place over the weekend of 6-7
January 2017 in the newspapers calling for submissions on the Performers
Protection Amendment Bill. Adverts were place in all official languages.
Also attached is a copy of Bill as tabled.
It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to other
stakeholders.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Regards,
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
___________________________________________________________________________
Please note: This email and its content are subject to the disclaimer as
displayed at the following URL: https://www.parliament.gov.za/
email-disclaimer ______________________________
_____________________________________________
--
Douglas Ian Scott
司道格
Skype: douglas0scott
South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727
Hello everyone, a quick update on my presentation calling for Freedom of
Panorama to be included into the new Copyright Act. It looks like I will
be presenting 1 hour earlier on the 3rd August than initially planned.
According to the new schedule I will now be presenting at 9:55 am instead
of 10:55 am in the original schedule. The event at Parliament in Cape Town
is open to the public so if you are interested you are welcome to attend.
The hearing will take place at: Room E249, 2nd Floor, National Assembly
Wing, Parliament Building, Cape Town
The whole hearing will last from 08:30 to 19:00 on Thursday the 3rd August
2017.
Cheers,
Douglas.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Andre Hermans <ahermans(a)parliament.gov.za>
Date: 1 August 2017 at 15:11
Subject: Re: Processing of the Copyright and Performers'
ProtectionAmendment Bills
To:
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find the amended programmes for 3 and 4 August 2017.
*Please note the following:*
1. Change in starting time on 3 August 2017 which will impact on the
starting times of all stakeholders on the day.
2. The inclusion of stakeholders which were not previously on the programme.
2. The South African Book Development Council presentation has been
rescheduled for Friday, 4 August 2017 which will impact on the starting
time for stakeholders that will follow their presentation.
*NB: If stakeholders, after submitting their power-point presentation, wish
to effect any changes to their presentation, they must please forward
the amended presentation as soon as possible. If it is not possible they
must bring 40 copies of their amended presentation to the meeting.*
*Regards*
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
>>> Andre Hermans 7/28/2017 12:02 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find the draft agenda's for 1, 3 and 4 August 2017.
Please note that it was not possible to accommodate all requests to make an
oral submission but note that all written submissions will be considered by
the Committee.
Please note that all power-point presentations must reach us by 14:00 on
Monday, 31 July 2017. Stakeholders who have not yet submitted the names of
their delegations, as well as the cell number of a contact person, are
encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
As mentioned earlier, all meetings in Parliament are open to the public
and only stakeholders presenting are required to confirm attendance. All
others are welcome to attend without confirmation.
Regards,
Andre
>>> Andre Hermans 7/27/2017 2:12 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholders
Thank you for the confirmation of attendance.
However, we are still awaiting confirmation of attendance from some
stakeholders. If we do not received notification of attendance of those who
have not yet confirmed by *15:00, Thursday, 27 July 2017*, we will assume
that they are not in a position to attend. *They will be removed from the
programme*.
We have also noted requests for change in date as well as for inclusion
on the programme. All these requests will be taken into consideration.
We also acknowledged receipt of late submissions due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Please note that we will forward the final programmes for the public
hearings by *12:00 on Friday, 28 July 2017.*
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 7/25/2017 12:13 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please note the following corrections;
1. Confirmation of attendance is 12:00 pm on 26 July 2017 and not 26 June
2017.
2. Submission of power-point presentation's is Monday, 31 July 2017 and not
30 July 2017.
My apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 7/25/2017 10:13 AM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
We acknowledge receipt of your submission.
Attached please find the draft programme for public hearings scheduled for
1, 3 and 4 August 2017 on the Copyright A/B only .
Stakeholders are requested to note the following:
1. Confirm attendance by 13:00 on Wednesday, 26 June 2017.
2. Prepare a +/- 20 min power-point presentation in support of their
submission which will be followed by a 20 min engagement.
3. Submit their power-point presentations by 12:00 pm on Monday, 30 June
2017.
4. Submit the names of the their delegation, which should include
designations, as well as the cell number of a contact person.
5. Preferably be in attendance from the start of proceedings, but if it is
not possible, participants should be present at least an hour before their
presentation to allow for any changes.
6. Stakeholders should bring a copy of their ID, driver license or passport
to gain entry to Parliament, which is via the visitor's entrance located in
Plein Street.
7. No parking is available in Parliament.
8. All hearings are open to the public and there is no limit on numbers,
but note that there are seating limitations
9. If there are any changes to your power-point presentation, and it does
not reach us the day before your presentation, you are required to bring 40
copies of your amended document to the hearing.
10. All submissions and not only the oral submissions are considered by the
Committee and take into account during its deliberations on the Bill.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email or sms if you have any
queries.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders.*
*Please confirm receipt.*
*Regards,*
*André*
*0837098482 <083%20709%208482>*
>>> Andre Hermans 6/28/2017 9:49 AM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please note the following:
In light of a recent Committee decision to first process the Copyright
Amendment Bill before starting the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill,
please note the following:
1. Public hearings in August 2017 will only be on the Copyright Amendment
Bill.
2. An extension for submissions has been granted. All submissions should
reach us by Friday, 7 July 2017. Please indicate whether you would wish
to be considered to make an oral submission.
3. Public hearings have been scheduled for 1, 3 and 4 August 2017. Although
we will try to accommodate your preferred date as far as possible, this
cannot be guaranteed due to demand and time constraints. The final decision
for granting oral submissions lies with the Committee. All written
submissions are considered by the Committee in its deliberations.
4. Communication regarding the final programme for public hearings will be
communicated in the week of 24 July 2017.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email if you require further
clarity.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders*.
Regards,
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
>>> Andre Hermans 6/2/2017 4:48 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
In light of the Committee decision taken on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 please
note the following;
1. No public hearings on 27, 28 and 29 June 2017.
2. Closing date for submission is Friday, 30 June 2017.
3. Public hearings will be scheduled in August 2017.
4. Final dates for public hearings will be communicated by 30 June 2017.
*Clarity with regard to public participation at briefings.*
All meetings are open to the public but please note that during a briefing
the interaction is between the Department and Members. The purpose of the
briefing is to afford Members with the opportunity to engage the Department
on the content of the Bill. Members of the public in attendance can first
hand hear the Department's views on the Bill and, if they have opposing
views on what the Department is saying, can include their concerns in their
submissions. It also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to get clarity
on issues of concern during such briefings.
Public participation in the legislative process is critical to ensure an
open and robust process and Parliament has taken the necessary steps to
ensure this. Because of the great public interest in the Bills the
Committee has called for submissions and will scheduled public hearings
affording stakeholders with the opportunity to express their opinion on the
Bill.
Attached is the revised advert.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email if you require
further clarity.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders*.
Regards,
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
>>> Andre Hermans 5/26/2017 1:50 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find the following information with respect to the
processing of the Copyright and the Performers' Protection Bills.
1. An advert calling for submissions on the Copyright Bill.
2. A copy of the Bill.
Please note the following:
1. The hearings scheduled for 27, 28 and 29 June would be on both the
Performers' Protection and the Copyright Amendment Bills.
2. All meetings in Parliament are open to the public, unless otherwise
stated. This pertain to the briefing on 30 May 2017 and the public hearings.
3. Members of the public should use the visitors entrance in Plein Street
and should have a copy of their ID, driver license or passport to gain
entry.
4. There is no limited on the number of people that may want to attend.
5. There is no need to secure a seat as it is an open meeting.
6. Please indicated whether you wish to make an oral submission as well.
Please note that decision to allow for an oral submission is the
Committee's and it would be base on the submission.
*NB: It would be appreciated if you can forward this email to other
stakeholders*.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 5/25/2017 4:55 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please be informed that Committee has scheduled to receive a briefing on
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 on the Copyright Amendment Bill.
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Venue, Room E249, Second Floor, New Assembly Wing, Parliament, Cape Town.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 5/22/2017 1:08 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Attached please find a copy of the Copyright Amendment Bill that was
introduced in Parliament.
Information regarding processing of the Bill, including the Performers
Protection Amendment Bill, will be communicated to stakeholders in due
course.
*NB: No dates have yet been confirmed for processing of both Bills. *
It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to other
stakeholders.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 2/15/2017 1:51 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholder
Please be informed that the Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, 17
February 2017 to receive a briefing on the Performers' Protection Amendment
Bill has been postponed until Tuesday, 21 February 2017.
*As a result of this postponement the public hearings on the Bill will now
take place on 24 and 28 February 2017.*
Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 2/14/2017 1:56 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholders
Please be informed that the Committee is in the process of finalising its
programme with respect to the public hearings scheduled for 21 and 24
February on the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill.
Please note, that in finalising the programme for the public hearings, we
will take into account requests to make a submission on a specific day.
It's our objective to forward the draft programme to stakeholders by 15:00
on Wednesday, 15 February 2017.
Regards,
André
>>> Andre Hermans 1/17/2017 12:56 PM >>>
Dear Stakeholders
Attached please find the advert that was place over the weekend of 6-7
January 2017 in the newspapers calling for submissions on the Performers
Protection Amendment Bill. Adverts were place in all official languages.
Also attached is a copy of Bill as tabled.
It would be appreciated if you could forward this email to other
stakeholders.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Regards,
André R Hermans
Committee Secretary: PC Trade and Industry
Tel: (021) 403 3776 <021%20403%203776>
Fax: 0866527753 <086%20652%207753>
Cell: 0837098482 <083%20709%208482>
email:ahermans@parliament.gov.za
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