Nontobeko Mpanza joined ACCORD in June 2025 as a Research Intern within ACCORD’s Projects tittled ”Contributing Towards Sustainable Coalitions at the Local Government Level in South Africa” and “Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Programme”. Born and raised in Durban, Nontobeko completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Political Science in 2020 and a Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations in 2021 at UKZN.Her interests include Women,Peace,Security and Youth Development in Africa.