Pension fund or public asset manager
Mineworkers Provident Fund
Established on 14 June 1989, the Mineworkers Provident Fund (MWPF) is a self-administered public pension fund based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Fund provides retirement benefits to mineworkers, primarily from the gold, coal, and platinum sectors. It operates with a defined contribution structure, aiming to deliver net investment returns exceeding inflation by at least 4.5% per annum over any rolling five-year period. The Fund is governed by the Pension Funds Act, 1956, and is recognised as one of South Africa’s largest retirement funds, serving over 100,000 members.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesInfrastructure
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investmentsPrivate creditProject finance
- Regions
- Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.africaprivateequitynews.com/p/kholo-capital-mezzanine-debt-fund-i-achieves-first-close, www.africaprivateequitynews.com. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 15 November 2026.