Because We Said So
tekijä: Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama
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Dating Past Your Dealbreakers.
Dating Past Your Dealbreakers.
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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 growing up—no topic is off-limits. It’s girlhood, unfiltered. Come for the laughs, stay for the realness.
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- Dating Past Your Dealbreakers. · 1 h 15 min · Jakso 74This week on Because We Said So, we are talking about dating past your deal breakers. How much are you willing to compromise when it comes to love, and when does being flexible…
- “I Found Out I’m Dating My Aunty’s Ex - HELP!” · 1 h 7 minWe 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…
- Birds of A Feather, Do They Flock Together? · 1 h 21 minThis 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…
- Our Generation’s Relationship With Alcohol. · 1 h 7 minThis 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…
- 28 Things We've Learnt at 29 · 1 h 21 minIn 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…
- Leave Women Alone · 1 h 17 minIn 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…
- Ok, We’re All Going Through It! Ft. Rhythm And Vibes · 1 h 5 minIn 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…
- The Girls We Used To Be · 1 h 27 minThis 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…
- Can You Have It All? · 1 h 24 minIn 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…
- Dating For Love or Dating For Money? · 1 h 17 minOn 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…
- Holding Space While Holding You Accountable · 1 h 26 minThis 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…
- Answering Your Dilemmas · 1 h 13 minOn 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…
- The Pressure To Be Excellent ft. Amanda Du-Pont · 1 h 1 minIn 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…
- The Journey To Womanhood · 1 h 25 minAs 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…
- Are Men Female Centered? Ft. Dj pH · 1 h 18 minThis week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop DJs, 5FM radio host, content creator, and the founder of PHOLA, DJ PH. We unpack one of the…
- Should We Be Posting Kids Online? · 1 h 13 minThis week on Because We Said So, we’re unpacking one of the internet’s biggest parenting debates. Should parents post their children online? We’re also getting into all the pop…
- 100K Special! The Truth About Working With Friends · 1 h 20 minBecause We Said So has officially hit 100K subscribers! To celebrate, we're hosting 18 bwssties for an exclusive dinner at Ce La Vi, Sandton, on 24 July, and we'd love for you to…
- The "Pick Me" Problem · 1 h 26 minOn this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re unpacking all things pick-me culture, internalized misogyny and explore where these behaviours come from. We also catch up on…
- Choosing You Without Losing Them · 1 h 21 minIn this week’s episode, we unpack living for your family’s approval in your 20s. We talk about what it means to try meet family expectations, and what it can actually cost you…
- The Polygamist, Love Island & Everything In Between · 1 h 15 minThis week’s episode is all about pop culture. We’re getting into everything from South Africa’s trending series named The Polygamist to Love Island USA to the FIFA World Cup. We…
- Is "Good on Paper" Good Enough? · 1 h 3 minIn this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re talking about what happens when someone checks all the boxes on paper, but you’re still not sure if they’re the right person…
- Dilemma Diaries · 55 minIn this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we dive into the dilemmas our bwssties have been facing. From advice about family to work and relationships, there’s nothing that’s…
- How to Survive The Girl's Trip · 1 h 17 minWe’re talking all things group travel—from chaotic group chats and money talks to personalities and unspoken expectations. And if you’ve been dreaming of your next girls’ trip…
- Should Friends Match Your Aesthetic? · 1 h 15 minFrom navigating whether female friendships are performative to unpacking influencer friendships and whether they are transactional, this episode explores friendships as the main…
- Made by Africa, Loved by The World ft. Linda Mtoba · 1 h 2 min · Jakso 49In celebration of Africa Day and as part of Facebook’s Made by Africa, Loved by the World campaign, we sit down with award-winning actress, influencer, and entrepreneur Linda…
- Made by Africa, Loved by The World ft. Nomzamo Mbatha · 1 h 27 min · Jakso 49In this Africa Day special in collaboration with Facebook, we sit down with Nomzamo Mbatha to talk about what it means to be Made by Africa, Loved by the World. From her early…
- 365 days of BWSS. · 1 h 25 min · Jakso 48Because We Said So turns ONE! In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of building the podcast from scratch, introduce our new Sip Happens segment…
- Is Closure A Scam? · 1 h 22 minThis week on Because We Said So, we’re asking: is closure a scam or do we actually need it to move on? We talk relationships, ghosting, and why unanswered questions hit so hard…
- Live For Now, Suffer Later. · 1 h 14 min · Jakso 44This week, we’re talking money habits and how the “live now, suffer later” mindset is affecting our generation’s finances. We also touch on saving and how we learned to save…
- "Do It, And Do It Well!" ft Nadia Nakai. · 1 h 11 min · Jakso 46This week, we’re joined by our very first celebrity guest, The beautiful Nadia Nakai. We dive into the art of reinventing yourself as she opens up about her transition from music…
- Is age JUST a number? · 1 h 15 min · Jakso 44It’s Landzy’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a conversation about age gap relationships, are they realistic, and do they actually work? We also get into this weeks pop…
- Landzy is Back!! Let's Catch Up. · 54 min · Jakso 43Landzy is back, and we’re catching up on all things pop culture! From Latto’s pregnancy announcement to the Hannah Montana 20-year anniversary and the latest headlines, there’s a…
- The Busines of Being You ft. Xoli Gcabashe · 1 h 9 min · Jakso 39For the final episode in our March features, we’re joined by a guest we know you’ll love, Xoli Gcabashe - social media content creator and business owner. This week, we dive into…
- Are High Achievers Made at Home? · 1 h 11 min · Jakso 41Hey there Bwssties! This week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by a return guest, Kele Khoza and this time we’re unpacking soft parenting, what it looks like in practice, how…
- The Truth About Group Friendships ft. Vanessa Padi · 1 h 12 minThis week on Because We Said So, we’re talking about group friendships dynamics, the good, the complicated, and everything in between. On the pop culture side, we discuss global…
- "My Man Is Jealous Of My Boss?" ft. Kele Khoza · 56 min · Jakso 38This week on Because We Said So, we’re switching things up! With Landzy still recovering, we’re joined by a guest host and friend of the show, Kele Khoza, who helps us dive into…
- Self Care as Self Love. · 1 h 15 minThis week on Because We Said So, we unpack what self-care really means from how we understood it growing up to how we practice it now. We move beyond “treat yourself” culture…
- Are Best Friends The New Boyfriends? · 1 h 8 minAnother week in love month! This week on Because We Said So, we unpack how female friendships have shaped our boundaries, standards, and expectations in love and whether our…
- Love Is In The Little Things · 1 h 3 min · Jakso 36This week we’re unpacking all things romance and Valentine’s Day. What it means to us, how we choose to celebrate (or not), and how female friendships have shaped the way we…
- WE'RE BACK! Let's Catch Up. · 1 h 23 min · Jakso 35We’re SO back! For the first episode of the year, we’re catching up on all things pop culture that happened while we were away. From ‘Monster in law” first dances that shook the…
- And That’s All Folks! 2025 Wrapped ft. Lesedi Nkopane · 1 h 11 minFor the final episode of the season, we’re joined by a highly requested guest and close friend of the podcast, Lesedi Nkopane. We reflect on our 2025 Wrapped, unpack our New…
- Home for The Holidays ft . Zola Joka · 49 minThis week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by our friend Zola Joka for an honest festive conversation about going home for the holidays—and why heading back emakhaya isn’t…
- It’s Time For Your Dilemma’s.. · 57 min · Jakso 32This week on Because We Said So, we’re bringing you an episode that the bwssties have been asking for, it’s finally time for the Dilemmas Episode ! We read through your dilemmas…
- Reclaiming Your December · 54 min · Jakso 31This week on Because We Said So, we talk about choosing rest over festive pressure and navigating December without FOMO. Plus, we recap the Cat Matlala drama, the latest on…
- The Red Piling of Women? · 59 min · Jakso 30This 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…
- If Everybody Has It, I Don't Want It · 1 h 1 min · Jakso 29This 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…
- The Audacity To Want More · 1 h 2 min · Jakso 28This 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…
- Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing? · 1 h 7 min · Jakso 26This 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…
- No More Bob The Builder · 1 h 2 min · Jakso 24This 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…
- We're Tired of The Mean Girl Energy · 1 h 6 min · Jakso 25This 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…
