State capture inquiry: Eskom forced to conclude multibillion-rand Tegeta coal supply deal in just 48 hours

There was considerable pressure on Eskom to conclude a coal deal with Gupta-linked Tegeta in less than 48 hours in 2015, the state capture commission of inquiry has heard.

This emerged from one of the commission’s evidence leaders, Kate Hofmeyr, on Tuesday.

Hofmeyr was addressing commission chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo before she presented the evidence of Eskom’s now deceased executive, Mark Van Der Riet, and acting managing director, Daniel Mashigo.