SAMRO’s Controversial Press Conference Leaves Members Unfulfilled
SAMRO’s Controversial Press Conference Leaves Members Unfulfilled By Noko Maleka, Insight Jozi News In a recent press conference held at Cambridge, the Southern African Music Rights Organization (SAMRO) attempted to address the rising discontent among its members. The event, however, did little to quell the growing frustration among artists and rights holders. Many attendees voiced their concerns about the superficial nature of SAMRO's responses. The central issue remains the alleged exorbitant remuneration of board members, coupled with a stark neglect of artists’ royalties and entitlements. Members claim that despite purported investigations, the organization's transparency about its fiscal policies and distribution of royalties remains opaque. Adding fuel to the fire, SAMRO defended the credibility of its board selection process. However, when pressed for details on the electoral services used, representatives could not clarify, leaving members skeptical of the process’s int...