Mercia Fynn

For many South African musicians, landing a record deal feels like the breakthrough they have been working toward. But amid the excitement of studio sessions and album plans, one critical question is often overlooked: who owns the masters? In the music industry, “masters” or “master recordings” refer to the original recorded performance of a song […]

In the initial years following the commencement of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Information Regulator adopted a measured approach, focusing primarily on education, awareness, and cooperative engagement with responsible parties. This period was marked by a willingness to guide organisations toward compliance rather than penalise them for missteps. […]