Mafora, Gaontebale AudreyRena, Ravinder2023-10-172023-10-172021Mafora, G.A. and Rena, R. 2021. Challenges facing women in the mining area of Bojanala district of South Africa. In: Etim, A.S., Etim, J. eds. Overcoming challenges and barriers for women in business and education: socioeconomic issues and strategies for the future. Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global, Information Science Reference, 89-106. doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-3814-2.ch0059781799838142https://hdl.handle.net/10321/5018This chapter examined the Marikana Massacre and its effects on women of the deceased and those who sustained injuries. It also covers the challenges of the women in the Bojanala District of South Africa. The chapter also addresses the disparities and inequalities experienced by women in the mining industry. Forty women participants were part of the study. The data was gathered through questionnaires, oral interviews, and observations. The analysis revealed that more women were affected by the massacre and has deepened their level of poverty. The government provided interventions, but the findings revealed that the incident has left participants with scars, loss of income, and dissatisfaction. The chapter recommended some possible measures to improve the situation of women because of the Marikana Massacre and poverty in the area. </jats:p>18 penWomenChallengesMining areasSocial conditionsMassacresBook chapter2023-09-2510.4018/978-1-7998-3814-2.ch005