Former President Jacob Zuma has refused to take the witness stand, arguing that the commission was unfair and biased towards him.
The Guptas, who were identified to have been key players in the state capture project, fled the country, and attempts to hold them accountable had been unsuccessful.
Earlier this month, the former president was summoned to appear before the commission in 2021 after he left proceedings without permission from the chairperson in November.
Zondo said in 2018, he asked Ramaphosa to come and testify before the commission as he was part of the executive when some of the things happened.
Matshela Koko was back at the state capture commission of inquiry on Friday where he again testified about the suspension of executives, including him.
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the chairperson of the commission of inquiry into state capture, requested the commission’s secretary to lay a criminal complaint against Zuma in November.
Several former officials told the commission that Mosebenzi Zwane came up with the idea and that the scheme was used to pay suppliers who were handpicked by the former MEC.
Former Trillian Capital and Regiments Capital employee, Mosilo Mothepu, on Thursday testified at the state capture commission that the two companies told state-owned entities (SOEs) what to do even though the SOEs were the clients.
Former Eskom board member Zethembe Khoza on Wednesday told the state capture commission that former board chair Zola Tsotsi only mentioned that the instructions came from Zuma, but never said they originated from Dudu Myeni.
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on Monday said the commission would not be dictated to but said it had remained committed to treating witnesses fairly.
The former Eskom CEO on Thursday testified at the state capture commission of inquiry about the suspension of some executives, including himself.
A researcher testified at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture how the Guptas used a method known as smurfing to launder money.
A researcher at a forensic investigator on Thursday testified at the state capture commission about the Estina Dairy Farm offshore money flows, some of which he said were money laundering.
Moyane’s lawyer, Advocate Dali Mpofu, presented a transcript of a conversation at the state capture commission that he said proved that the minister was arrogant and racist.
ENS director Steven Powell told the commission that investigators found that Makhubo’s company was contracted and paid by EOH even after he became ANC greater Joburg region treasurer and MMC for Finance.
Riaz Saloojee on Thursday said he did not question the approval of the VR Laser contract even though the Guptas were already controversial.
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo initially said Phetolo Ramosebudi did not comply with his instructions to furnish the commission with a full affidavit.
ENS forensics director Stephen Powell on Wednesday detailed transactions including between EOH, the City of Johannesburg, and Geoff Makhubo’s company before he became the mayor of the metro.
