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Ms Michelle Mashamaite
PhD Research Trainee

Phemelo Mashamaite is a PhD student in Social Sciences with a focus on Public Management and Governance at North-West University's Vaal Triangle Campus. She holds a Master of Management in Public Policy from the University of Witwatersrand and is a distinguished Golden Key International Society member. Phemelo's strong academic background complements her deep interest in exploring the intricate connections between Public Policy, Governance, and Peace and Security research. Her dedication to impactful research is demonstrated through her active involvement in a leading Africa-based studies team as a PhD trainee at the Human Science Research Council's (HSRC) Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA).