The short answer
CAPASSO describes itself as a Johannesburg-based digital-rights licensing agency. It licenses relevant uses of musical works and collects and distributes royalties for members including composers and music publishers.
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What Is CAPASSO? A South African Music Rights Guide
A clear South African guide to CAPASSO, mechanical rights, digital licensing and the composers, authors and publishers it serves.
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