Question

Land restitution refers to “giving back” the land or “paying back” the people whose land was dispossessed after 1913. The restoration of land rights refers to the restitution of the land or a portion of land that was taken away after June 19,1913 due to previous legislation or practices that discriminated against certain races. Over a six-year period, over one million hectares of 86 million hectares of farmland owned by white South Africans were redistributed to black South Africans through land restitution and redistribution. Of the 554 individuals who benefited from the 2020 redistribution program, just 116 were female. While the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994 outlines the procedure for land restitution, there have been instances where women will experience discrimination when it comes to access to the land. The main focus of this research is to address the issue of unequal access to land between women and men. In a democracy, it is critical to protect property rights and the rule of law. Restitution of land should follow the law and the constitution, and it should be done in a fair and just manner. In order to advance social justice, equality and peace in South Africa, it is imperative that the issue of unequal land restitution be addressed. Formulate the motivation for the study in this research problem

Answer 1

The motivation for this study is to address the issue of unequal access to land between men and women in South Africa, particularly in the context of land restitution and redistribution. Despite legislation and policies aimed at addressing historical injustices and restoring land rights to those who were dispossessed, there is evidence to suggest that women are disproportionately disadvantaged in the process. By conducting this research, we aim to shed light on the challenges and barriers faced by women in accessing land and to advocate for more equitable and inclusive practices in land restitution and redistribution programs. Ultimately, our goal is to contribute to the promotion of social justice, equality, and peace in South Africa by addressing this longstanding issue of gender inequality in land rights.