Thank you House Chairperson, yes, plans have been put in place to address any outstanding payments for royalties. A payment arrangements have been drawn up and payment would be made to the relevant entities on a monthly basis as per the schedule drawn.
The second question that was also linked to those questions is answered as follows: The SA Broadcasting Corporation, SABC, is in litigation with some of the entities. Firstly, it is the South
African Performing Rights Association, Sampra, which initiated the litigation against the SABC concerning the percentage split dispute of payment of needle time royalties between the Sampra and the South African Performing Rights Association, Impra. The parties have agreed to resolve the matter through arbitration and they will do it because we will be monitoring that.
The arbitration costs will be shared equally amongst the three parties. The parties have also agreed to be bound by the outcome of the arbitration process.
Secondly, the SABC is also in litigation with Mr Hans Strydom - an agent representing the performers on performers' claims for repeat fees - the matter is currently pending before the magistrate's court as well as before the Public Protector.
Lastly, yes, the SABC has opposed actions by creditors.