The role of African feminist philanthropy in effecting change in the working conditions of women in the South African mining industry: A literature review

Abstract

This literature review examines the potential of African feminist philanthropy to improve the working conditions of women in South Africa’s mining industry. Despite legislative measures promoting gender equality, female miners continue to face significant challenges, including discrimination, harassment, and inadequate facilities. This review investigates how African feminist philanthropy, grounded in solidarity and collective action principles, can address these issues. Key themes encompassed the status of women in mining, barriers to gender transformation, and African feminist philanthropic models. The findings indicate that African feminist philanthropy, focusing on African-led solutions and intersectionality, could potentially drive substantive changes. However, further research is required regarding their practical implementation.