LML4801
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Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
UNIQUE CODE:
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
DUE DATE: 28 August 2025
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Use this document as a guide for learning,
comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the
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Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise
or misuse this document.
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purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
, 0688120934
PREVIEW
LML4801 – Assignment 1
The issue is whether Rachel R’s live sign language renditions of Luke’s song She saw
me first at The Picks’ concerts require Luke’s authorisation under South African
copyright law. Luke, as the original composer and lyricist, holds copyright in both the
musical and literary elements of the work in terms of section 2 of the Copyright Act 98 of
1978. As author, he enjoys exclusive rights to reproduce, adapt and perform the work in
public. 1 Although The Picks obtained a licence to perform the song, Rachel’s
contribution raises the further question of whether her interpretations constitute a
separate use falling within Luke’s exclusive rights.
1
Copyright Act 98 of 1978, ss 2, 6–8. Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
assignmen
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
UNIQUE CODE:
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
DUE DATE: 28 August 2025
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning,
comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the
contents of this document as your own work,
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise
or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this
document, however the contents are provided “as
is” without any representations or warranties,
express or implied. The author assumes no
liability as a result of reliance and use of the
contents of this document. This document is to
be used for comparison, research and reference
purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
, 0688120934
PREVIEW
LML4801 – Assignment 1
The issue is whether Rachel R’s live sign language renditions of Luke’s song She saw
me first at The Picks’ concerts require Luke’s authorisation under South African
copyright law. Luke, as the original composer and lyricist, holds copyright in both the
musical and literary elements of the work in terms of section 2 of the Copyright Act 98 of
1978. As author, he enjoys exclusive rights to reproduce, adapt and perform the work in
public. 1 Although The Picks obtained a licence to perform the song, Rachel’s
contribution raises the further question of whether her interpretations constitute a
separate use falling within Luke’s exclusive rights.
1
Copyright Act 98 of 1978, ss 2, 6–8. Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
