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These allegations are unfounded and deliberately mislead public members,&#8221; said Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams.<\/p>\n<p>Gungubele said Cabinet meetings were confidential and added that the allegations were unfounded.<\/p>\n<p>Williams said:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Members of the Cabinet are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions. Any unauthorised or premature disclosure of Cabinet meetings or information undermines the collective responsibility of the Cabinet,&#8221; Williams added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\">South-Africa<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. 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