The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has halted the proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant by Eskom, the state-owned electricity utility, due to significant environmental concerns. The court found that the environmental impact assessment failed to adequately consult local communities and did not consider renewable energy alternatives or the cumulative impacts of gas extraction and transportation. This decision aligns with South Africa's commitments under international climate agreements, highlighting the legal relevance of such obligations in environmental decision-making. Local NGOs, including Groundwork, have been actively challenging gas power projects, arguing that they contradict the country's decarbonization goals. Eskom acknowledged the ruling as a setback but maintains that gas remains a key component of its energy strategy. The ruling is seen as a pivotal moment in the judicial recognition of climate change urgency and the protection of community rights against fossil fuel interests.