Because We Said So

We’re unpacking groove culture in South Africa and how it’s shifted from our early 20s to now—from carefree nights to section and bottle culture, plus the male and female dynamics in the club space. We also dive into this week’s pop culture moments, including the Nandipha Magudumana & Tabo Bester documentary, the High Court surname ruling, Enhle Mbali’s Black hair comments, and the Charlie Kirk passing.

This week on Because We Said So, we dive into the duality of life — how the best and worst of times can collide all at once. We get real and vulnerable about some of the highs and lows we’ve faced navigating our 20s, and how those experiences have shaped us. On the pop culture side, we unpack standout moments from the VMAs, the ongoing Young Thug controversy, Miguel and Margaret Zhang’s surprising new bundle of joy (and their unexpected pairing as a couple), plus the Twitter discourse around child-free people celebrating their choice.

In this episode of Because We Said So, we explore hyper independence: where it comes from, how it shows up in daily life, and tips for women working through it. We also chat about Inimba, Love Is Blind UK, and the latest Alabuga scandal responses.

This week on Because We Said So, we mix our topics with pop culture rewind — from the Russia-Alabuga scandal and protecting your brand, to the Love Island reunion drama and racism discourse, plus the success of the Scorpion Kings concert and why South Africans should support local talent. It’s unfiltered conversations and girl chat, because we said so.

On this week on Because We Said So we kick things off with the rising wave of Ozempic customers and the heated discourse it’s been sparking on Twitter. Then, we get into Adrienne and Israel Houghton’s recent podcast revelations about their marriage that left the internet raising a collective eyebrow. Plus, by popular demand, we’re finally diving into Married at First Sight—from the dynamics between the couples to all the drama that’s kept us glued to our screens.

For our topic of the week, we’re talking about navigating heartbreak while life still has to keep moving. We share our stories of first heartbreaks, how we coped then versus now, and the lessons that come with healing as you grow.

It’s laughs, honesty, and girl chat as always—because we said so. 💌

This week we kick things off with the trending discourse around content online — why middle-class content doesn’t perform as well, and why people often glamorize either extreme luxury or poverty-stricken content. From there, we touch on Ronaldo finally proposing to Georgina and the stunning Chioma & Davido wedding, before diving into our main topic: Girl Code.We chat about how Girl Code has evolved from when we were younger to now, which “rules” should be left behind, the positives that strengthen sisterhood, and whether it should extend beyond just our closest friends.It’s a fun, honest, and thoughtful conversation about girlhood, friendship, and the unspoken rules that shape them.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Share with us: what does Girl Code mean to you?

This week on Because We Said So, we’re asking the question on everyone’s lips — is DELULU the SOLULU? 👀 We break down what it really means, why everyone’s talking about it, and whether a little delusion might just be the secret to success.We also dive into some of the biggest South African pop culture moments of the week — from the Mommy Club drama with Koko and her mom Nozipo, to the controversial Becoming a Scorer series that’s taken TikTok by storm. Plus, we chat about our fellow YouTuber Big Nans and the viral moment from her latest vlog that had the internet buzzing.It’s laughs, hot takes, and girl chat — exactly how we like it.

In today’s episode, we dive into the growing conversation around the deterioration of community, using the latest Twitter discourse as a jumping-off point. Why have we become so disconnected? What’s fueling the breakdown of our communal ties and more importantly, how can we start to rebuild them?

We also catch up on the biggest pop culture moments this week, including the explosive Kenny and Jana breakup that’s set social media ablaze, and the finale of the Cowboy Carter tour, marking the end of an iconic musical era.

It’s a mix of real talk and hot takes. Grab your headphones and join us!

In this episode of Because We Said So, we dive into the real and sometimes rocky world of managing finances in your 20s. From budgeting mishaps and money anxiety to learning how to prioritize financial wellness without losing your social life. Please note this does NOT constitute as financial advise, please seek a professional financial advisor to assist you with your finances. 

We kick things off with a juicy pop culture catch-up, chatting about the unexpected rekindling of Joku on Real Housewives of Durban, the explosive confrontation between Jackie Christie and her daughter on Basketball Wives, and our thoughts on the viral saga of the “missing” girl who turned out to not be missing after all.

Grab your headphones and let’s get into it — because you know, we said so.

This week, we kick things off with a juicy pop culture rewind — from the Real Housewives of Durban reunion (yes, we’re still recovering) to our thoughts on the final Love Island dates and the post-villa podcast interviews. Spoiler: the drama definitely didn’t end in the villa.

Then we shift gears and get personal. In our main topic of the week, we unpack the beliefs, habits, and narratives we’ve had to unlearn in order to truly start loving ourselves. From body image to worthiness and identity — we’re talking about the hard truths and soft landings that come with choosing yourself.