(2) Freedom of the press and other media of communication includes (a) a right of access to public information; (b) respect for the professional independence of persons employed by the media; and (c) protection of the confidentiality of their sources of information. (3) Freedom of speech and expression does not include— (a) incitement to violence; (b) advocacy of hatred which is based on nationality, race, colour, tribe, custom, place of birth, ethnic or social origin, language, class, religious belief, culture, sex, gender, marital status, age, disability or natural difference or condition, and which amounts to incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence. 25. Access to information Every person has the right of access to any information held by the state or any of its organs and to any information held by anyone else, in so far as that information is required for the exercise of any of the person’s rights under this Constitution. 26. Language and culture Every person has the right to use the language, and participate in the lawful cultural life, of his or her choice. 27. Freedom of trade, occupation and profession Every person has the right to practise any profession, or carry on any occupation, trade or business of his or her choice. 28. Labour relations (1) Every worker has the right to fair and safe labour practices and standards and to be paid and at least a living wage consistent with the poverty datum line. (2) Every person has the right to form and join trade unions or employers associations of their choice. (3) Every worker has the right to strike, sit-in or stay-away, or such other concerted action. (4) Every trade union, employer’s organisation and employer has the right to engage in collective bargaining. (5) Men and women are entitled to equal remuneration for work of equal value. (6) Women workers are entitled to fully paid maternity leave. 27

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