The Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, aimed to rectify historical wrongs, inadvertently reinforced gender inequities by linking property rights to marital status, disadvantaging Black women.
Motlhamme's struggle highlights how post-apartheid land reforms, while intended to empower Black families, often left women like her vulnerable due to biases embedded in laws.
Over three decades post-apartheid, Black families remain trapped in a cycle of insecurity, as legal frameworks still echo the racial and gender injustices of the past.
The ongoing challenges faced by Black women in reclaiming their land ownership post-divorce, illustrate the need for law reforms that recognize and uphold women's rights independently.
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