Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen gives Cabanac his marching orders

CAPE TOWN - Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has finally given his controversial chief of staff, Roman Cabanac, his marching orders on his birthday.

Cabanac took to social media to announce his firing following months of uncertainty about his future in the minister’s office.

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Late last year, Steenhuisen was reported to have asked Cabanac to step down due to a public outcry with South Africans accusing him of racism and posting offensive content online, but Cabanac refused.

Cabanac says it's not over and questioned his termination letter.

"I received a letter that terminates my tenure as chief of staff to the Minister of Agriculture. I received it yesterday, which was on my birthday, so fantastic timing. I believe there are a few flaws with the termination letter, so I’ll be looking for options going forward."