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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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All Episodes

00:54:10

Landzy is Back!! Let's Catch Up.

Because We Said So ·

2026/04/08

Landzy 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 lot to unpack. Get comfortable and catch up with us!

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01:09:50

The Busines of Being You ft. Xoli Gcabashe

Because We Said So ·

2026/04/01

For 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 “the business of being you”, unpacking what it really means to build a platform in South Africa. We chat about how we got started, the highs and lows, and what the future might look like for us in this space. As always, we help our fellow Bwssties with their latest dilemmas and share what we’ve been listening to

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01:11:24

Are High Achievers Made at Home?

Because We Said So ·

2026/03/25

Hey 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 it compares to how we were raised, and whether it can actually produce excellence in children.On the pop culture side, we get into the latest from the Academy Awards and the South African Film and Television Awards. We also chat about the new show on Netflix “Age of Attraction, and discuss the recent drama involving ex Love

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01:12:33

The Truth About Group Friendships ft. Vanessa Padi

Because We Said So ·

2026/03/18

This 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 tensions between the US and Iran, the passing of Eric Dane, and current cultural moments including the lineup of concerts in South Africa and MaXhosa Africa’s recent Fashion Week showcase.

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00:55:47

"My Man Is Jealous Of My Boss?"

Because We Said So ·

2026/03/11

This 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 some of the dilemmas you, our bwssties, have been sending in. Together, we read through your situations and offer honest advice on love, friendships, family, work, and personal growth.

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01:15:03

Self Care as Self Love.

Because We Said So ·

2026/02/25

This 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 into boundaries, discipline, and self-respect, then get into the real city makotis and the latest America’s Next Top Model documentary tea.As always, we wrap up with our musings and dilemmas from our BWSSTIES.

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01:08:33

Are Best Friends The New Boyfriends?

Because We Said So ·

2026/02/18

Another 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 besties might actually be the blueprint. In pop culture, we get into Kim Kardashian’s new beau, the latest on Uthando Nesthembu, and drama surrounding Cardi B and Stefon Diggs.Plus our weekly musings and your dilemmas 💖

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01:03:00

Love Is In The Little Things

Because We Said So ·

2026/02/11

This 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 experience love. We also get into the Grammy highlights, from Tyla’s big win to all the timeline-worthy moments, before sharing our weekly music musings and helping our fellow Bwssties with their dilemmas.

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01:23:20

WE'RE BACK! Let's Catch Up.

Because We Said So ·

2026/02/04

We’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 timeline to Trumps new number one fan, we get into all the tea. Later in the episode we get into our weekly musings and as always helping our fellow bwssties navigate their dilemmas.

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01:11:42

And That’s All Folks! 2025 Wrapped ft. Lesedi Nkopane

Because We Said So ·

2025/12/31

For 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 Year’s resolutions, and share our peaks and pits from the year. From lessons learned and milestones achieved to navigating friendships through it all, this episode is an honest, heartfelt close to the season.

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00:49:15

Home for The Holidays ft . Zola Joka

Because We Said So ·

2025/12/24

This 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 always exciting for everyone. We unpack finding balance during the festive season, navigating family dynamics, and how our holiday traditions shift as we grow. We also reflect on what we’d like to do differently, and the new traditions we hope to create and pass down one day. A thoughtful, reflective episode about home and what

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00:57:25

It’s Time For Your Dilemma’s..

Because We Said So ·

2025/12/17

This 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 and do what we do best: unpack and offer our honest perspectives, and help you navigate real-life situations with a little clarity (and a lot of heart). But before we get into that, we kick things off with pop culture, unpacking Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, and diving into the eerie and unsettling Diddy

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00:53:49

Reclaiming Your December

Because We Said So ·

2025/12/10

This 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 Inembe, and Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa—a mix of reflection and pop-culture tea.

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00:59:29

The Red Piling of Women?

Because We Said So ·

2025/12/03

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.

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01:01:10

If Everybody Has It, I Don't Want It

Because We Said So ·

2025/11/26

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.”

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01:02:47

The Audacity To Want More

Because We Said So ·

2025/11/19

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

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01:07:53

Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing?

Because We Said So ·

2025/11/12

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.

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01:02:45

No More Bob The Builder

Because We Said So ·

2025/11/05

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.

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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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