Because We Said So

This week, we unpack the rise of red-pill content and how ‘female red pill’ ideals are reshaping women’s views on dating and relationships. We also get into the South African Social Media Awards highlights, Normani’s unexpected SHEIN collab, and Kandi and Todd’s split after 11 years.

This week we unpack the mindset of “if everybody has it, I don’t want it” — where it comes from, why it’s harmful, and how we can unlearn it. We also get into the Burna Boy concert drama, Gunna bringing his girlfriend on stage, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s odd press tour behaviour, and the viral TikTok story “The Danish Deception.”

This week we talk about what it means to want more for your life as a woman, especially as a Black woman, and why ambition and abundance shouldn’t come with guilt. We also touch on Kris Jenner’s birthday, All’s Fair, and the 2025 Grammy nominations. Plus, we highlight the Women For Change G20 Women's Shutdown happening this Friday and the petition to end gender-based violence.

Petition link: https://www.change.org/p/declare-gbvf-a-national-disaster-in-south-africa

This week, we unpack Chante's viral Vogue article and the discourse around posting your partner online — when is it cute, and when is it actually embarrassing?

We also get into some pop culture moments: our favourite Halloween looks, Landiwe’s catfishing incident and online safety, plus the Grace Mondlana giveaway drama and how creators can show empathy without humiliating their followers.

This week we’re talking about the “fixing men” era — why women feel pressured to fix men, and why it’s time to stop trying to save those who don’t want to be saved. We also chat about the Miss South Africa pageant, the upcoming Love Island South Africa, the friendship–cheating debate, and all the Inimba drama.

This week, we’re unpacking Mean Girl Energy — from how it shows up in friendships to why it seems to follow women everywhere. We also touch on the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the Young Miami and Tyla song drama, the NoDNA and JustRSA conversations on Twitter, and the current state of Miss South Africa. Real talk, honest opinions, and a little bit of chaos — because we said so.

This week, we unpack Pretty Privilege vs Pretty Punishment — is the privilege really worth the pain? We also catch up on pop culture, from Zama’s Dubai trip to Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali’s divorce, LV Sneakergate, the Matric Dress Saga, and all the concert discourse happening in South Africa. Tune in for another episode of honest, funny, and unfiltered girl chat! 

We’re talking beauty maintenance — the pressure to always look good, social media influence, and choosing what feels right for you. Plus, our takes on Inimba’s Thumeka going back to her ex, the bush getaway Twitter debate, and Young Thug’s comments on women and therapy.

This week we’re celebrating Zama’s birthday! So we’re talking all things birthday. We talk about the dynamics and discourse around birthdays. Plus our takes on the ongoing beef between Nicki Minaj & Cardi B, Lerato Nxumalo getting married! The corruption happening in our country and the latest on Married At First Sight SA.

We’re celebrating 50K with a special guest — our friend and creator Vanessa Padi! We unpack ageism, the pressures women face as they grow older, and how society treats men vs. women differently. Plus, our takes on Married at First Sight, Cardi B’s album + pregnancy announcement, and the rapture that never ended up happening.