Copyright Act, 1978 (Act No. 98 of 1978)

Chapter 1 : Copyright in Original Works

(1)	The copyright in programme-carrying signals shall not be infringed by the distribution of short excerpts of the programme so carried—

(a)	that consist of reports of current events; or

(b)	as are compatible with fair practice,

and to the extent justified by the informatory purpose of such excerpts.

(2)	The provisions of this section shall not apply with reference to a programme carried by programme-carrying signals representing a sporting event.