BTH with Dr Q

Dr Qinisani Qwabe

BTH with Dr Q is an unfiltered masterclass in the science of progress, built for those who value systemic change over the fleeting noise of the news cycle. Hosted by researcher Dr Q, the platform replaces superficial headlines with deep-tissue analysis of leadership, education and social architecture. It serves as an essential archive where academic rigor meets the raw realities of the African continent to provide a blueprint for conscious impact. By dismantling the mechanics of power, Dr Q offers a definitive roadmap for the modern leader seeking substance over soundbites. Notable figures include: Former Public Protector, Prof. Thuli Madonsela; Prof. Jonathan Jansen; Dr. Mmusi Maimane.

  1. 9 APR

    How do we clean up the not-so-hot mess in Madiba's Bay Metro?

    This episode features Dr Greame Lagan who shares his views on the istate of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, juxtaposing it with an urgent need for effective governance.

    1hr 40min

  2. 31 MAR

    Is masculinity born or styled? - Reflections from Ilanga Newspaper with Dr Simphiwe Ngwane

    This episode explores how masculinity is not something men are born into, but something they actively perform and negotiate in society. Drawing from the concept of igeza lensizwa, we unpack how fashion, media and desire shape what it means to be a modern African man. This conversation challenges dominant ideas of masculinity and opens up new ways of seeing identity.

    55 min

  3. 28 JAN

    30% Pass mark? In conversation with Dr Mmusi Maimane

    BTH with Dr Q

    57 min
  4. Basic Education Language Policy in KwaZulu-Natal

    19/12/2025

    Basic Education Language Policy in KwaZulu-Natal

    BTH with Dr Q

    44 min
  5. Economic Freedom for All? The DA’s Bold Challenge to BBBEE

    04/11/2025

    Economic Freedom for All? The DA’s Bold Challenge to BBBEE

    The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched the Economic Inclusion for All Bill, a proposed new law that represents a significant step toward achieving the vision of genuine economic empowerment for all South Africans. According to the DA, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) has abjectly failed to uplift the lives of South Africa’s unemployed and impoverished majority. Since its inception, conditions have in fact worsened for those it claims to empower. Instead of redressing past injustices, BBBEE has entrenched a millionaire class of politically connected insiders

    44 min
  6. South Africa's Land Question

    28/09/2025

    South Africa's Land Question

    In this episode, Dr Q is in conversation with Mr Ncedo Mngqibisa, a researcher from the University of Cape Town's Land and Accountability Research Centre.

    1hr 18min

  7. 15/09/2025

    A Sneak Peak into South Africa’s Basic Education Sector

    BTH with Dr Q

    45 min

  8. 09/09/2025

    The Power of Value, Trust, and Small Acts

    Thabang Matona is a youth development advocate from Soweto, raised by his grandmother and mother. An alumnus of the African Leadership Academy and a graduate of Brandeis University in Massachusetts, Thabang is passionate about social equity and leadership. In his TEDx talk, “One Banana Is Better Than No Banana at All,” he reflects on small acts of dignity and shared humanity through the lens of his upbringing. In this episode, he draws from that talk to explore how value-based credit, anchored in trust, dignity, and community, could drive meaningful change in society, especially for those often left out of traditional systems of opportunity.

    57 min
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BTH with Dr Q is an unfiltered masterclass in the science of progress, built for those who value systemic change over the fleeting noise of the news cycle. Hosted by researcher Dr Q, the platform replaces superficial headlines with deep-tissue analysis of leadership, education and social architecture. It serves as an essential archive where academic rigor meets the raw realities of the African continent to provide a blueprint for conscious impact. By dismantling the mechanics of power, Dr Q offers a definitive roadmap for the modern leader seeking substance over soundbites. Notable figures include: Former Public Protector, Prof. Thuli Madonsela; Prof. Jonathan Jansen; Dr. Mmusi Maimane.

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  • Creator
    Dr Qinisani Qwabe
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Beyond the Headlines with Dr Q: The Learning Edition
  • Show Website
    BTH with Dr Q