South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has requested his chief of staff, Roman Cabanac, to step down due to controversy surrounding his appointment. Steenhuisen stated that the controversy was 'detracting from the excellent work this department is doing'.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has asked his controversial chief of staff, Roman Cabanac, to resign.
Asked for the reason for his decision, Steenhuisen said it was clear that the controversy around the right-leaning podcaster's appointment was"detracting from the excellent work this department is doing". Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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