The ongoing inequalities in land access and ownership in South Africa pose a serious challenge that fundamentally threatens the human dignity, personal rights, and overall safety of numerous citizens. The historical effects of apartheid policies have led to a significantly unequal allocation of land, which has had a disproportionate impact on marginalised communities. Recognising these critical issues, the current debates and public forums related to land reform policy are vital steps toward attaining social justice and restorative justice and promoting economic progress across the country. Using qualitative data, this research will examine information gathered from various stakeholders engaged in the land reform discussion, including government bodies, civil society groups, advocates for land rights, and impacted communities. Participants will be chosen using purposive sampling, focusing on individuals with specific characteristics or experiences relevant to restorative justice and land reform policy. This recruitment approach will ensure that the data collected is both relevant and insightful to the topic under investigation. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews. This approach enables a richer understanding of individual experiences and perspectives. The data from this study will be thoroughly analysed using thematic analysis, a qualitative research method that systematically identifies, analyses, and reports patterns within the collected data. It is essential to note that this research is ongoing, and the comprehensive findings on the empirical data will be available before the conference in September this year. However, based on secondary data gathered from the existing literature, despite the South African government’s efforts to tackle persistent inequalities in land access and ownership, several challenges have emerged. Firstly, the redistribution of land frequently encounters resistance from current landowners, which complicates negotiations and makes them argumentative. Secondly, the execution of land reform policies has been hindered by bureaucratic inefficiencies and a lack of adequate funding and resources to support beneficiaries.