The controversial decision by Cape Town’s administrative body to publicly release the names of over 111 employees dismissed for various misdemeanours has sparked a heated debate. Unions have criticised the move as a violation of privacy, while the city argues it is necessary to promote ethical behaviour. Experts claim the release of sensitive information violates data protection laws. The dispute raises pressing questions about employee rights and data protection, and how other cities globally strike the delicate equilibrium between openness and privacy in public service.
