BTH with Dr Q

Dr Qinisani Qwabe

BTH with Dr Q is a weekly podcast that brings together powerful voices from academia, industry, policy, and community spaces to explore pressing issues in education and research. Hosted by Dr Qinisani Qwabe; scholar, lecturer, and engaged researcher, the podcast examines the ideas, challenges, innovations, and transformative practices shaping African and global knowledge landscapes. Each episode offers in-depth, research-informed discussions on: higher education & teaching leadership & organisational culture social justice & community engagement research processes & academic journeys emerging debates in science, society, and policy With a blend of intellectual rigour and accessible storytelling, the show is designed for students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and lifelong learners committed to meaningful change. Join the conversation!

  1. 28 JAN

    30% Pass mark? In conversation with Dr Mmusi Maimane

    BTH with Dr Q

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

    19/12/2025

    Basic Education Language Policy in KwaZulu-Natal

    BTH with Dr Q

    44 min
  3. 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
  4. 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.

    1h 18m

  5. 15/09/2025

    A Sneak Peak into South Africa’s Basic Education Sector

    BTH with Dr Q

    45 min

  6. 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

  7. 10/08/2025

    25 Lessons at 25 with Thembalethu Seyisi

    Send us a text Thembalethu Seyisi, at the age of 25, has published his second book, "25 Life Lessons @ 25: Lessons from Leaders, Thinkers & Trailblazers". This book is a compilation of life lessons shared by 25 individuals he admires, including Prof Thuli Madonsela, Basetsana Khumalo, and Ashraf Garda. The book aims to inspire young people by sharing wisdom and guidance from experienced individuals. All proceeds from the book sales will go towards the Academic Inclusion Drive (AID) and #Action4Inclusion, a Stellenbosch University crowdfunding initiative to alleviate student debt. Support the show

    1h 13m

  8. 10/07/2025

    Understanding Toxicity in Organisational and Intimate Contexts

    Send us a text Paula Quinsee specialises in creating healthy relationships at home, and in the workplace, to co-create a more human connected world.  Her website and contact details can be accessed on this link: https://paulaquinsee.com/  Support the show

    52 min
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About

BTH with Dr Q is a weekly podcast that brings together powerful voices from academia, industry, policy, and community spaces to explore pressing issues in education and research. Hosted by Dr Qinisani Qwabe; scholar, lecturer, and engaged researcher, the podcast examines the ideas, challenges, innovations, and transformative practices shaping African and global knowledge landscapes. Each episode offers in-depth, research-informed discussions on: higher education & teaching leadership & organisational culture social justice & community engagement research processes & academic journeys emerging debates in science, society, and policy With a blend of intellectual rigour and accessible storytelling, the show is designed for students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and lifelong learners committed to meaningful change. Join the conversation!

Information

  • Creator
    Dr Qinisani Qwabe
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Beyond the Headlines with Dr Q: The Learning Edition
  • Show Website
    BTH with Dr Q