Mine Health and Safety Council

The Council advises on occupational health & safety legislation & research outcomes focused on improving and promoting occupational health & safety in SA mines.

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The MHSC' Acting CEO Fatheela Brovko delivering a keynote address at the Minerals Council Day of Learning for the Missing Persons' Locator Systems taking place at Silverstar Casino, West of Joburg.

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Precautionary measures as holiday season begins.

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Easter holidays come with numerous challenges at work, below is a guide to fatigue management as holiday season approaches.

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Join the SAMI in commemorating the World TB day. Detailed video below.
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24 March marks TB commemoration day, and as the South African Mining Industry we continue to join hands with our country and the global community in boldly affirming that: YES! We can end TB. Click on the link below to watch TB commemoration video. https://t.co/UTP6KlkZJx

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Summary of the Mine Health Dialogue 2026.

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More content from the Dialogue, including general health and safety tips on mining relating matters on our page.

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The Mine Health Dialogue 2026 concludes with insightful pannel discussion and summary of the 2 days from the program directors.

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Dr. Thato Chidarikire, Director for HIV Prevention at WHO, delivered a speech on the importance of preventative strategies for TB/HIV in South African. Lessons the SAMI can take from WHO's research findings.

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TB commemoration and moment of silence observed.

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Part of the Dialogue program was to commemorate TB, led by Charles Mkhumane of NUM.

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Recap for day: https://t.co/KfvNPVnGeg

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Bontle Sebesho, giving a speech on good dietary options for mine workers for good day to day consumption. She is a dietician from BothoBontle Investments.

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Day two opening of the Dialogue with Amaballerina performance to set the stage for more informative presentations and discussions.

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Speeches delivery continues in a fully parked terminal B hall at Birchwood Conference Centre.

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Mr. Mbonambi, gave a keynote address on behalf of Mr. Msiza, Board Chairperson at MHSC talking about challenges the industry is facing, giving the recent Ekapa mining incident including various emerging health risks in the SAMI.

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Ms. Bridget Novolo, statistical analyst, Occupational Hygiene at DMPR shared statistical data on the reduction of diseases in the SAMI over the years.

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Organised labour added their voice in remembrance of those we lost in the line of duty in the mining sector across the country.

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Noise Educed Hearing Loss, was also highlighted as an area of concern, while emerging health risks ie. mental health, heat stress MSDs etc. all require more attention in the SAMI. Prevention is touted as best approach than compensation.