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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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01:06:11

We're Tired of The Mean Girl Energy

Because We Said So ·

2025/10/29

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.

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01:02:48

Pretty Privilege or Punishment?

Because We Said So ·

2025/10/22

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!

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01:00:47

Nails Done, Hair Done, Everything Did?

Because We Said So ·

2025/10/14

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.

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01:26:23

Birthday Behaviour

Because We Said So ·

2025/10/08

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.

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01:22:53

Ageing.. Like Fine Wine! Ft. Vanessa Padi

Because We Said So ·

2025/10/01

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.

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01:16:38

The Groove Evolution

Because We Said So ·

2025/09/24

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.

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01:08:27

The Best of Times in The Worst of Times.

Because We Said So ·

2025/09/17

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

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01:17:32

Ok But.. We Need To Put The Tools Down

Because We Said So ·

2025/09/10

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.

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01:10:19

There's a LOT Going On..

Because We Said So ·

2025/09/03

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.

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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.

Because We Said So ·

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?

Because We Said So ·

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.

Because We Said So ·

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

Because We Said So ·

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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