Ms. Akira Modise is a junior research assistant under Prof. Khambule at the University of Johannesburg, in partnership with Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies. She is a research intern at the Centre for Mediation in Africa. Ms. Modise is a Masters of Development Studies candidate at the University of Johannesburg and holds an Honours degree in International Relations from the University of Pretoria. Her research interests include Feminism, Philosophy, Diplomacy, Public policy and Women’s peace and security. She is particularly interested in the security of women in post-Apartheid South Africa and black feminist thought.