South Africa, March 17 -- Section 25 of the South African Constitution- Known as the Property Clause, it explicitly states that "property is not limited to land." This was a deliberate inclusion to ensure that intangible assets, like copyright in music, are equally protected.

Under the South African Copyright Act, a song is considered property. The case of Gallo Africa Ltd v Sting Music (Pty) Ltd confirmed copyright as movable property, much like a house. This means a musician can sell or license their song or pass it on to their heirs.

The Constitutional Court undoubtedly considered whether IP rights needed separate mention. The Court concluded that IP is inherently covered under Section 25, reinforcing that artists' rights are as fund...