Grundfos (Pty) Ltd v Thiart & another (Application for Leave to Appeal) [2026] ZALCJHB 392

Seat of Court: Labour Court, Johannesburg

Date Delivered: 13 October 2026

Case No: 2026-092262

Name of Judge(s): Tshisevhe AJ

Factual Summary:

Grundfos (Pty) Ltd applied for leave to appeal against the Court's judgment and order of 9 July 2026 in proceedings against Mr Thiart and Xylem Water Solutions South Africa. The ruling does not describe the underlying dispute or the grounds of appeal.

The respondents opposed the application, which was determined in chambers on the grounds for leave to appeal and the opposing submissions. The sole issue was whether the proposed appeal had reasonable prospects of success.

Legal Questions Considered:

[2] ‘Having considered the grounds for leave to appeal as well as opposing submissions, I conclude that the application is refused due to lack of reasonable prospects of success.’

Relief: The application for leave to appeal was refused for want of reasonable prospects of success, with no order as to costs.

Judgment on SAFLII