"The Internet and South African Music" is an academic book that explores the role of new media in the dissemination of information within the global community. It examines the impact of the internet on the protection of artists' copyrights and consumers' fair use rights. The book highlights two opposing theories: the value community theory, which advocates for the enforcement of policies and a universal payment system, and the creative commons theory, which views the internet as a platform for promotion and knowledge exchange. In South Africa, the development of online policies is hindered by ineffective policies, national and industry-specific regulations, limited financial resources, and underdeveloped technologies. The work analyzes issues such as piracy, pricing, and rights protection, and proposes new models and systems to safeguard artists' copyrights and consumers' fair use rights.