The fact that women are entitled to own their land by simelane is relevant to the issue of restitution programmes benefiting more men than women because it highlights the historical and ongoing discrimination and exclusion of women in land ownership and access. When restitution programmes prioritize men over women, they perpetuate this inequality and further marginalize women in their struggle for land rights and ownership. By recognizing and upholding women's right to own land, restitution programmes can help address this imbalance and ensure that women are not left behind in efforts to rectify past injustices.
