Ramaphosa refuses to sign bills, seeks constitutional review

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the state of the nation address at the City Hall in Cape Town on February 8, 2024.
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to sign The Copyright Amendment Bill and  Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill. 
Instead, he is referring the two pieces of legislation to the constitutional court. 
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According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa raised concerns about provisions in the legislation originally drafted and reconsidered by Parliament and as a result asked for the apex court to make a decision.