Engineering News | Second Take https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/second-take Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:04:32 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 The global and domestic developments shaping energy markets https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-global-and-domestic-developments-shaping-energy-markets-2026-06-19 User not found. Second Take Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200 723866 1782074021 1781856180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280056_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96828_2026-06-19_second_take_en.mp486805761The global and domestic developments shaping energy markets The global and domestic developments shaping energy markets New Industrial Development Strategy, metals sector stress in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-industrial-development-strategy-metals-sector-stress-in-the-spotlight-2026-06-12 User not found. METALS & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 723412 1781268084 1781247600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278681_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96794_2026-06-12_second_take_en.mp4107742111New Industrial Development Strategy, metals sector stress in the spotlight New Industrial Development Strategy, metals sector stress in the spotlight Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis? https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/can-daas-help-solve-eskoms-municipal-debt-crisis-2026-06-05 User not found. ELECTRICITY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200 722946 1780656150 1780643160 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277221_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96736_2026-06-05_secondtake_en.mp474834505Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis? Can DAA's help solve Eskom's municipal debt crisis? 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 User not found. 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 SA's electricity distribution sector in crisis https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sas-electricity-distribution-sector-in-crisis-2026-05-22 User not found. 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 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 User not found. 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) Energy transition, policy in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-transition-policy-in-the-spotlight-2026-05-08 User not found. 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 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 User not found. 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 South Africa's response to the global energy crisis https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-response-to-the-global-energy-crisis-2026-04-17 User not found. ENERGY Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200 719530 1776430253 1776407460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266779_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96479_2026-04-17_second_take_en-hd_web_mid_res.mp4174667346South Africa's response to the global energy crisis South Africa's response to the global energy crisis Ambitious new target for freight rail set https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ambitious-new-target-for-freight-rail-set-2026-04-10 User not found. RAIL Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200 718993 1775823879 1775803980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265082_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96445_2026-04-10_second_take_en.mp4200180316Ambitious new target for freight rail set Ambitious new target for freight rail set Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/conference-attracts-strong-investment-commitments-2026-04-02 User not found. INVESTMENT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0200 718571 1775134618 1775114220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263770_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96418_2026-034-02_second_take_en.mp478866449Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fuel-price-surge-adds-cost-pressures-sparks-supply-security-debate-in-s-africa-2026-03-27 User not found. FUEL Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0200 718185 1774611451 1774598700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262409_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96382_2026-03-27_second_take_en.mp4105930811Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa Fuel price surge adds cost pressures, sparks supply security debate in S Africa Municipal recovery, reforms in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/municipal-recovery-reforms-in-the-spotlight-2026-03-20 User not found. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0200 717709 1774243284 1773989700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260854_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96345_2026-03-20_second_take_en.mp494062083Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the attention being given to municipal recovery and reforms aimed at boosting infrastructure in the metros.(Camera & editing: Nicholas Boyd) Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the attention being given to municipal recovery and reforms aimed at boosting infrastructure in the metros.(Camera & editing: Nicholas Boyd) New initiatives emerge as rail reform progresses https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-initiatives-emerge-as-rail-reform-progresses-2026-03-13 User not found. RAIL Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0200 717204 1773401577 1773384900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259496_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96300_2026-03-13_second_take_en.mp483018614New initiatives emerge as rail reform progresses New initiatives emerge as rail reform progresses Transparency needed into Eskom's discounted tariff offer for ferrochrome smelters https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transparency-needed-into-eskoms-discounted-tariff-offer-for-ferrochrome-smelters-2026-03-06 User not found. ELECTRICITY Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0200 716735 1772800722 1772784900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258117_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96276_2026-03-06_second_take_en.mp483718255Transparency needed into Eskom's discounted tariff offer for ferrochrome smelters Transparency needed into Eskom's discounted tariff offer for ferrochrome smelters 2026 Budget highlights https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/2026-budget-highlights-2026-02-25 User not found. ECONOMY Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0200 716014 1772083520 1772028180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255974_resized_1022x575secondtakeen1.jpg Engineering News editor Terence Creamer 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96235_2026-02-25_second_take_en.mp494331156Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the 2026 Budget higlights Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the 2026 Budget higlights Economic reforms in focus https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/economic-reforms-in-focus-2026-02-20 User not found. ECONOMY Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:11:00 +0200 715706 1771579998 1771567860 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255102_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96213_2026-02-20_second_take_en.mp496297328Economic reforms in focus Economic reforms in focus Opposition to new Eskom unbundling plan grows https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/oppposition-to-new-eskom-unbundling-plan-grows-2026-02-06 User not found. ELECTRICITY Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0200 714699 1770620617 1770360900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252136_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96116_2026-02-06_secondtake_en.mp487179382Oppposition to new Eskom unbundling plan grows Oppposition to new Eskom unbundling plan grows Trade, industrial policy decisions loom https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trade-industrial-policy-decisions-loom-2026-01-30 User not found. INDUSTRIAL POLICY Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0200 714136 1769767852 1769758680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250689_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96080_2026-01-30_secondtake_en.mp4156711299Trade, industrial policy decisions loom Trade, industrial policy decisions loom Growth outlook improving, but risks persist https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/growth-outlook-improving-but-risks-persist-2026-01-23 User not found. ECONOMY Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:41:00 +0200 713706 1769170831 1769150460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249189_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96044_2026-01-23_secondtake_en.mp4135974912Growth outlook improving, but risks persist Growth outlook improving, but risks persist