Private Law

Faculty of Law

Websitehttps://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/law/departments-3/private-law

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Prof Amanda Boniface
- aebonifaceuj.acza
- Private Law - Associate Professor
Person: Associate Professor
20192025
Prof Eesa Fredericks
- eafredericksuj.acza
- Private Law - Deputy Director
Person: Associate Professor
20152024
Prof Gustav Muller
- gustavmuj.acza
- Private Law - Professor
Person: Professor

67 Citations
4 h-index
103 Article
33 Review article
6 Chapter
1 Comment/debate
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- 1 Editorial
- 1 Short survey

ACCRUAL SHARING AND ASSETS OF A TRUST TO WHICH NEITHER OF THE DIVORCING SPOUSES COULD LAY CLAIM
Sonnekus, J. C., 2025, In: Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg. 2025, 2, p. 317-339 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
AN EXECUTOR’S REMUNERATION — SOME UNEASE WITH ‘GROSS VALUE’ AS A POINT OF DEPARTURE FOR ITS CALCULATION IF A FIDUCIARY’S INTEREST OR MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ARE INVOLVED
Sonnekus, J. C., 2025, In: South African law journal. 142, p. 224-246 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
DEELTITELS EN SOMMIGE VAN DIE GEVOLGE VAN DIE WEGVAL VAN DIE REGHEBBENDE EIENAAR
Translated title of the contribution: SECTIONAL TITLES AND SOME OF THE CONSEQUENCES WHEN THE REGISTERED OWNER OF A UNIT DISAPPEARS AS LEGAL SUBJECTSonnekus, J. C. & Schlemmer, E. C., 2025, In: Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg. 2025, 2, p. 411-432 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Reappointment to the Governing Council - International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)
Fredericks, E. (Recipient), 30 Jan 2024
Prize: Appointment

Dr Rosenberg presentation on Baby Savers; Children’s Amendment Bill: Motion of desirability
Rosenberg, W.
30/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Baby saver boxes: Date nears for debate to be aired
Rosenberg, W.
25/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Baby savers save lives amid rise in infant abandonment in SA
Rosenberg, W.
9/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

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Prof Amanda Boniface

Prof Eesa Fredericks

Prof Gustav Muller

ACCRUAL SHARING AND ASSETS OF A TRUST TO WHICH NEITHER OF THE DIVORCING SPOUSES COULD LAY CLAIM

AN EXECUTOR’S REMUNERATION — SOME UNEASE WITH ‘GROSS VALUE’ AS A POINT OF DEPARTURE FOR ITS CALCULATION IF A FIDUCIARY’S INTEREST OR MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ARE INVOLVED

DEELTITELS EN SOMMIGE VAN DIE GEVOLGE VAN DIE WEGVAL VAN DIE REGHEBBENDE EIENAAR

Reappointment to the Governing Council - International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT)

Dr Rosenberg presentation on Baby Savers; Children’s Amendment Bill: Motion of desirability

Baby saver boxes: Date nears for debate to be aired

Baby savers save lives amid rise in infant abandonment in SA

Private Law

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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