Engineering News | Audio Articles https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/audio-articles Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:06:59 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Hino introduces diesel-electric hybrid truck; readies to test prototype dual-fuel truck https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hino-introduces-diesel-electric-hybrid-truck-readies-to-test-prototype-dual-fuel-truck-2026-06-04 Irma Venter TRUCKS Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200 722885 1780581116 1780575960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276907_resized_hinonampo20261022.jpeg 511 287 Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-considers-eskoms-tariff-offer-to-ferrochrome-producers-2026-05-29 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 29 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200 722401 1780050326 1780037820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275426_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96692_2026-05-29_second_take_en.mp4198844021Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers Nersa considers Eskom's tariff offer to ferrochrome producers Eskom flags big renewables ambitions as it starts work on 75 MW solar project alongside Lethabo ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-flags-big-renewables-ambitions-as-it-starts-work-on-75-mw-solar-project-alongside-lethabo-coal-station-2026-05-27 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200 722263 1779898867 1779890700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274803_resized_eskomsodturning.jpeg The sod turning ceremony was attended by a high-powered delegation, including Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (centre) 511 287 High Court makes landmark ruling that FMD vaccines may be privately procured, administered https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/high-court-makes-landmark-ruling-that-fmd-vaccines-may-be-privately-procured-administered-2026-05-26 Marleny Arnoldi AGRICULTURE Tue, 26 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200 722146 1779804523 1779803220 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274466_resized_vaccine4covid19coronavirusmedicalsyringehealthjohnsonjj120320211022.jpg 511 287 Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-new-xenon-bakkie-2026-05-25 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Mon, 25 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 722041 1779716415 1779713820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274121_resized_tataaceproev1022.jpeg The Ace Pro small electric truck 511 287 SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sas-electricity-distribution-sector-in-crisis-2026-05-22 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 22 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200 721876 1779450247 1779436200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273763_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96659_2026-05-22_second_take_en.mp484771945SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis Toyota launches its first fully electric vehicle in SA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-launches-its-first-fully-electric-vehicle-in-sa-2026-05-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 20 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200 721702 1779360575 1779281100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273105_resized_toyotabz4x20261022.jpeg The bZ4X 511 287 South Africa increases tariffs on wide range of steel products to WTO bound rate https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-increases-tariffs-on-wide-range-of-steel-products-to-wto-bound-rate-2026-05-19 Terence Creamer TARIFFS & TRADE Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 721606 1779198198 1779195600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272828_resized_steel05bloomberg.jpeg 511 287 Bulk water in balance, local deficits still weigh on water sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bulk-water-in-balance-local-deficits-still-weigh-on-water-sector-2026-05-15 Natasha Odendaal WATER Fri, 15 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200 721434 1778856196 1778853780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272309_resized_pemmymajodina206082024.jpeg 511 287 No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/no-sweet-spot-found-yet-as-govt-auto-industry-mull-shoring-up-local-manufacturing-2026-05-15 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200 721418 1779086997 1778847600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272243_resized_mercedesbenzsouthafricaproduction202121022.jpg 511 287 TRIM signs rail access agreement with 11 private operators https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trim-signs-rail-access-agreement-with-11-private-operators-2026-05-15 Creamer Media Reporter RAIL Fri, 15 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200 721353 1779081844 1778827440 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272153_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96608_2026-05-15_second_take_en.mp4231956129Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the TRIM's signing of rail access agreements with 11 private train operating companies. (Camera & editing: Nicholas Boyd) Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the significance of the TRIM's signing of rail access agreements with 11 private train operating companies. (Camera & editing: Nicholas Boyd) Eleven private train operators gear up for mainline entry after concluding access agreements https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eleven-private-train-operators-gear-up-for-mainline-entry-after-concluding-access-agreements-2026-05-13 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Wed, 13 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200 721216 1778827271 1778681100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271585_resized_tocstransnet1022.jpeg Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green). 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96584_2026-05-13__transnet_online.mp4204903753Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips addresses a function hosted to officially present 11 private train operating companies with rail access agreements awarded to them by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager. Video & Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips addresses a function hosted to officially present 11 private train operating companies with rail access agreements awarded to them by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager. Video & Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Energy transition, policy in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-transition-policy-in-the-spotlight-2026-05-08 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Fri, 08 May 2026 09:16:00 +0200 720822 1778238300 1778224560 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270653_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96552_2026-05-08_second_take_en.mp4249478509Energy transition, policy in the spotlight Energy transition, policy in the spotlight Improve the local auto industry’s ability to compete, rather than insulating it from ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/improve-the-local-auto-industrys-ability-to-compete-rather-than-insulating-it-from-competition-wesbank-2026-05-07 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 07 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200 720780 1778224939 1778158260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270384_resized_thandasitholefnbwesbanksenioreconomist20261022.jpeg Thanda Sithole 511 287 Golden Arrow expects electric buses to run 6-million km this year; mulls wheeling options https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/golden-arrow-expects-electric-buses-to-run-6-million-km-this-year-mulls-wheeling-options-2026-05-06 Irma Venter ELECTRIC BUSES Wed, 06 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200 720689 1778072521 1778072100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270104_resized_goldenarrowcapetownarrowgatedepot202611022.jpeg Golden Arrow's Arrowgate depot 511 287 IDC addresses public scrutiny, repositions itself https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/idc-addresses-public-scrutiny-repositions-itself-2026-04-30 Tasneem Bulbulia INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200 720394 1777878205 1777561800 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269237_resized_parkstau082510221.jpeg Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau 511 287 Sasol optimistic of market demand for Natref’s premium SAF and renewable diesel https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-optimistic-of-market-demand-for-natrefs-premium-saf-and-renewable-diesel-2026-04-28 Terence Creamer FUELS & CHEMICALS Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200 720131 1777364180 1777362060 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268431_resized_natref1022.jpeg The Natref refinery in Sasolburg 511 287 The case for EVs is strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-is-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 720084 1777045822 1777033680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268283_resized_possibleevsavingseverlectric20261022.jpeg 511 287 Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/govt-sets-ambitious-goal-in-draft-rail-masterplan-2026-04-24 Creamer Media Reporter RAIL Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200 720026 1777036560 1777017840 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268299_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96510_2026-04-24_second_take_en.mp480463334Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan Draft masterplan outlines R2-trillion vision for restoring rail as 'backbone' by 2050 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/draft-masterplan-outlines-r2-trillion-vision-for-restoring-rail-by-2050-2026-04-23 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200 719997 1777021495 1776953520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268017_resized_barbaracreecy04261022.jpeg Transport Minister Barbara Creecy speaking at the launch of the Draft National Rail Master Plan 511 287