Because We Said So

Because We Said So

By Zama Marubelela; Landiwe GamaSociety & CultureRelationships
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Because We Said So episodes

  • “I Found Out I’m Dating My Aunty’s Ex - HELP!”

    We are back with another Dilemmas episode! This week, we help our fellow bwssties navigate their tricky situations, share advice, and get into the dilemmas sent our way.


    In Pop Culture Rewind, we touch on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Clicks Beauty Playground, and Cardi B’s Tiny Desk performance.


    And because it is Halloween, we are playing a spooky version of Never Have I Ever with Trick or Treat! 

    1 hr 8 min
  • Birds of A Feather, Do They Flock Together?

    This week on Because We Said So, we are talking about how the people around us shape who we become. From friendships that influence our choices to relationships that make us question our standards, we are unpacking the good, the bad and the questionable side of the company we keep. 

    Plus, we get into pop culture, including Blueface’s proposal to Chrisean Rock, Tyla kicking off her tour in Paris, the much talked about Married at First Sight reunion, and so much more.

    Don’t forget bwssties to vote for us for the SASMA Awards

    Link: https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/



    1 hr 22 min
  • Our Generation’s Relationship With Alcohol.

    This week, we’re getting into how alcohol has become such a big part of social life, from groove culture and nights out to birthdays and brunches. 


    Plus, we’ve got all the latest in our Pop Culture Rewind, in Lucky Daye’s dating antics, the MAFS reunion and more. We also have a special Ocsober segment in partnership with Roses.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 28 Things We've Learnt at 29

    In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are talking about 28 things we have learnt at 29 from friendships, relationships to the other life lessons we have picked up along the way.


    We are also getting into some of the biggest pop culture conversations right now, including Savannah James and the first class debate, the 2026 VMAs, the reboot of “A Different World” and more.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Leave Women Alone

    In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are having a very important conversation about femicide, GBV and what it means to be a woman in South Africa today. It is a difficult conversation, but one we feel is important to have.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Ok, We’re All Going Through It! Ft. Rhythm And Vibes

    In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are back with another Dilemmas episode! This time, we are joined by the two hosts of Rhythm & Vibes, Kagiso and Hlomani as we unpack some of your most complicated, chaotic and questionable dilemmas. 

    Don’t forget to vote for Because We Said So for podcast of the year award using the link below.


    https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

    1 hr 6 min
  • The Girls We Used To Be

    This week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are taking a trip down memory lane and asking who were we really?


    For Pop Culture Rewind, we are talking Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda, Ciara’s pregnancy, the new Love Is Blind South Africa hosts, influencers filming at the US Open during Naomi Osaka’s match and of course MAFS Mzansi. 


    We also have a very special initiative from Nivea, who want to help make two matric dance learners’ dreams come true by supporting them throughout their matric dance journey. Entries close on 23 September 2026.


    Don’t forget bwssties to vote for podcast of the year using the link below.

    https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

    1 hr 28 min
  • Can You Have It All?

    In this episode, we talk about what “having it all” really means. Can we have a successful career, a happy relationship, a family, money, peace and everything else we want in life? And if we can, does it all have to happen at the same time?


    We also catch up on what’s happening in pop culture, including the recent drama of AirLink flyover, MAFS, Love Island USA reunion and more!


    Because We Said So has been nominated for a South African Social Media Award! Please vote for us using the link below.

    https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

    1 hr 25 min
  • Dating For Love or Dating For Money?

    On this week’s episode, we’re asking the big questions. Do we date for love, money, stability, lifestyle, or maybe a bit of everything?


    We also catch up on what’s happening in pop culture, including MAFS,  Joey Bada$$, Dolly Parton and of course BWSS being nominated for podcast of the year.


    Thank you to every single bwsstie who has been voting for us. We really appreciate every vote and all your support.

    If you haven’t voted yet, you can vote for Because We Said So using the link below:

    https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

    1 hr 18 min
  • Holding Space While Holding You Accountable

    This week on Because We Said So, we’re talking all things friendship, giving grace, setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and knowing when to hold your friends accountable. We also chat about how our friendships change as we get older, what we will and won’t tolerate anymore.

    We also get into our Pop Culture Rewind, from the latest MAFS drama and the 32nd SAMA Awards with some of our favourite looks. 

    Plus, we’re celebrating 100K subscribers with an exciting giveaway!  To enter, comment below on this episode with your Instagram handle, the hashtag #BWSS100KGiveaway, and let us know what you think about the episode. Lastly, make sure you’re following BWSS on our Instagram and TikTok account. Winners will be announced on 2 September. Good luck bwsstie! 

    1 hr 27 min

About Because We Said So

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Because We Said So is a podcast by Zama Marubelela and Landzy Gama, two 20-something South African women figuring life out in real time. From navigating friendships, love, careers, and the chaos of…

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