Because We Said So

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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! 

On this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re getting into another round of dilemmas, and our bwssties definitely gave us a lot to unpack!

We also have another Pop Culture Rewind, where we chat about the latest season of Married at First Sight South Africa, Plus, we’re talking all things Basadi in Music Awards 5th Edition, celebrating women in the entertainment industry, from the awards and categories to some of our favourite looks.  

In this episode of Because We Said So, we sit down with actress, presenter, entrepreneur and one of Africa’s most influential digital creators, Amanda Du-Pont, for an honest conversation about the pressure to be excellent as Black women.

From building a career in entertainment to pivoting into business and entrepreneurship, we unpack the pressures that come with success, reinvention, and redefining what excellence looks like for ourselves.

As we step into Women’s Month, we’re unpacking what it really means to be a woman. From the expectations we grew up with to redefining strength, softness, success, and self-worth on our own terms, we’re reflecting on the lessons that have shaped us, while also partnering with Kotex to continue an important conversation around periods and breaking the stigma through the “Say It Out”movement. Because womanhood includes every part of the journey, and no conversation should be off limits. 

We also kick off the episode with our Pop Culture Rewind, where we share our thoughts on Tyla’s new album, Nonhle’s viral 947 interview and reflect on this year’s Glamour’s Most Glamorous Awards.