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Because We Said So

Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama

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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01:19:39

Loving and Losing, While Still Living.

Because We Said So ·

2025/08/27

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

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01:13:33

Let's Talk Girl-Code & Friendship "Rules" in Our 20's.

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2025/08/20

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

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01:16:47

Is Delulu *Actually* The Solulu?

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2025/08/13

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

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00:49:23

Is This The End of Community?

Because We Said So ·

2025/08/06

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

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01:10:08

Girl Math & Figuring Out Finances In Our 20's

Because We Said So ·

2025/07/30

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

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00:56:08

"Unbecoming, to Become." - What We've Had to Unlearn.

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2025/07/23

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 —

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01:04:16

Just Sharing or Oversharing? The Cost of...

Because We Said So ·

2025/07/16

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we kick things off with all the looks, slays and serves from Durban July 2025 — the girls (and the gents) did not come to play! We also catch up on the latest Love Island drama (because duh, what’s a week without it?) and then dive into the story that’s taken over South African social media, the Grace Mandlana discourse.From there, we unpack a deeper conversation — the cost of vulnerability online.We reflect on our own experiences of opening up on the

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01:03:48

Real Friends.. How Many Of Us?

Because We Said So ·

2025/07/09

This week on Because We Said So, we’re getting real about friendship in your 20s — what it means to be a good friend, how to show up for the people you love, and how friendships change as we grow. Inspired by the viral Be Simone podcast moment where her best friend called her out, we unpack the emotional weight of feeling unseen, how to set boundaries, and what accountability in friendship actually looks like. We also catch you up on this week’s pop culture moments including Rita Ora proposing to

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01:04:00

Hookup Culture & Owning Your Sexuality

Because We Said So ·

2025/07/02

This week on Because We Said So, we’re diving headfirst into the complexities of hookup culture and what it means to explore your sexuality as a woman in your 20s. Inspired by a creators viral video questioning a woman’s worth in relation to hookup culture, we unpack the double standards, the freedom, the shame, and everything in between.Of course, it wouldn’t be a full episode without our usual debrief on Love Island drama (you already know we have thoughts), a quick chat on the newly announced Hey

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01:11:30

The End of the "Cool Girl" Era

Because We Said So ·

2025/06/25

This week on Because We Said So, we’re getting into the whole “cool girl” thing — what it actually means, why we’ve all tried to be her at some point, and how to still show up as yourself while protecting your boundaries. We also chat about people pleasing and how it shows up in both personal and professional relationships (and not in a cute way).And of course, we had to get into the Love Island USA drama and give our thoughts on the Real Housewives of Durban season finale. It’s a jam-packed episode

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01:05:10

Sometimes It *IS* The Soul That Needs The Surgery

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2025/06/18

In this episode of Because We Said So, we kick things off with our thoughts on the Kelvin Momo Symphonic concert, the unexpected pairing of Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre, the latest Love Island drama, and why Amerie’s Tiny Desk performance has everyone talking.We then dive into a deeper conversation around body dysmorphia, cosmetic surgery, and the harmful impact of society’s obsession with one ideal body type. The girls open up about their body images woe’s growing up and Zama opens up about her

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00:59:22

Should We Have It All Figured Out In Our 20's?

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2025/06/11

This week, we’re getting into that weird pressure in your 20s to have it all figured out — the job, the apartment, the relationship, the glow-up. We’re talking about the feeling of being left behind while everyone else seems ten steps ahead, and why it’s way more common than it looks online. Plus, we get into the burgundy nails debate that’s taken over South African TikTok, and the Nonku vs. Londie drama on Real Housewives of Durban — because obviously, we had thoughts. It’s giving honest chats, a

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01:12:33

Lessons About Dating in Our 20’s

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2025/06/04

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re diving into the differences between dating in our late 20s versus our early 20s—what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and why we’d never go back. We also touch on Justin Bieber’s surprise performance at Kendrick Lamar’s concert, the report that Elf Cosmetics is purchasing Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand, and the Love Is Blind contestants who recently announced their pregnancies. It’s a mix of real talk, pop culture, and a little nostalgia.

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01:06:46

Ep. 3: Absent Fathers, Present Wounds. |...

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2025/05/28

This week on Because We Said So, we’re getting real about absent fathers—how their absence can shape our views on love, trust, and independence. From hyper-independence to deep-rooted abandonment issues, we unpack the emotional weight so many women carry into adulthood and relationships.We also dive into the current conversations around men in the media, from the disturbing revelations in the Diddy trial to Justin Bieber’s very concerning post about Hailey pm the latest cover of Vogue, and what it

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00:52:50

Ep. 2: “Soft Girl Era” - Empowering or A Step Backward?

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2025/05/21

In this episode of Because We Said So, we dive into the rise of the Soft Girl Era—but is it truly empowering or just another aesthetic built to box women in? We unpack the meaning behind this trending lifestyle and whether softness is a choice or a performance as well as ways we can look at the “soft girl aesthetic” that makes sense for us average girlies. We also chat about Beyoncé’s new tour and the social media buzz around the Humanz Instagram post that had the SA social media streets buzzing

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00:46:33

Can Real Friendships Survive In The Public Eye?

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2025/05/14

Welcome to the very first episode of Because We Said So — your new favourite space for unfiltered girl chats, real talk, and everything in between with none other than Landzy Gama and Zama (ZeeXOnline) Marubelela. In this debut episode, we’re diving into what it’s like maintaining friendships while living in the spotlight. From handling online assumptions to protecting your peace and setting boundaries, we get honest about the highs and lows of navigating close relationships when people are

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