
2026 National Women in Mining Indaba — MHSC
Highlights from the MHSC National Women in Mining Indaba featuring UNIVEN Faculty of Health Sciences scholars.
University of Venda · Thohoyandou, Limpopo

3 PHOTOSPartners and leaders present the commemorative plaque marking the launch of the Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence for Occupational Health in the Mining Sector (DHAIOH) Unit — a SAMRC–UNIVEN–MINTEK strategic alliance. Among those present are Professor Fulufhelo Netswera, Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Venda (UNIVEN), and Professor T.M. Mulaudzi, Acting Executive Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences.
5 PHOTOSUNIVEN and DHAIOH scholars at the MHSC National Women in Mining Indaba (20–21 August 2026, Emperors Palace), advancing gender-responsive health, safety, and dignity for women in the South African mining industry.
16 PHOTOSA hands-on research visit to a Dolomite Mine, examining occupational health conditions, dust exposure, equipment hazards, and worker safety in surface mining operations.
12 PHOTOSA comprehensive visual documentation of open-pit mining operations, capturing equipment, personnel, and site conditions that inform the DHAIOH Unit's occupational health research in surface and underground mining environments.
17 PHOTOSA first-hand research visit to South Deep Gold Mine, exploring the frontlines of occupational health in one of the world's deepest gold mines.

Highlights from the MHSC National Women in Mining Indaba featuring UNIVEN Faculty of Health Sciences scholars.

UNIVEN and DHAIOH scholars at the MHSC National Women in Mining Indaba (20–21 August 2026, Emperors Palace), advancing gender-responsive health, safety, and dignity for women in the South African mining industry.

Recognising excellence in research and celebrating the DHAIOH Unit's contribution to advancing occupational health science in South Africa.
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