President Cyril Ramaphosa has referred the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill to the Constitutional Court.

The President’s move follows his previous request for Parliament to reconsider the proposed legislation due to constitutional concerns.

Key issues include broad copyright exceptions, the economic impact, and limitations on contractual freedoms.

Critics also highlight inadequate protections against online piracy and potential breaches of international treaties.

The Constitutional Court will now decide on the constitutionality of these draft laws.