In terms of the definitions of the copyright Act NO 98 of 1978, who is the author of the following works: (a) a drawing of a technical nature such as an engineering drawing? (b) a computer program?

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In terms of the definitions of the copyright Act NO 98 of 1978, who is the author of the following works: (a) a drawing of a technical nature such as an engineering drawing? (b) a computer program?
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  •  A drawing of a technical nature such as an engineering drawing:-

                      “drawing” includes any drawing of a technical nature or any diagram, map, chart or plan;
                     

  • A computer program:-

                            A computer program includes—
                                          (i) a version of the program in a programming language, code or notation different from that                                                      of the program; or
                                           (ii) fixation of the program in or on a medium different from the medium of fixation of the                                                           program;
                                          (iii) “computer program” means a set of instructions fixed or stored in any manner and                                                                  which, when used directly or indirectly in a computer, directs its operation to bring                                                                about a result.

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