Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the main reason why load reduction is more prominent in areas around townships and informal settlements, is directly attributed to the high number of illegal connections, which is putting severe strain on the electricity grid. Ramokgopa was speaking at the South African Human Rights Commissions’ (SAHRC) National Investigative Inquiry into the impact of load reduction on human rights. The inquiry was set up following growing concerns and complaints received from some quarters of society that whilst South Africa is experiencing a reprieve from load shedding, load reduction is seemingly on the rise. The National Investigative Inquiry heard submissions from various sectorson Tuesday. The bone of contention was to find out what impact load reduction is having on society and what can be done to resolve the issue. According to Ramokgopa, several factors are to blame. Phemelo speaks to Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission, Sandra Makoasha.