Eskom has reintroduced load reduction measures to mitigate excessive demand on its strained networks. The power utility is reporting widespread overloaded transformers, particularly in seven provinces, namely: Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West. Eskom has deemed load reduction necessary to prevent repeated equipment failures and explosions. Elvis Presslin discusses the implications of this move with Independent Economic and Energy Analyst, Tshepo Kgadima