Because We Said So

Because We Said So

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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.

Episode List

WE'RE BACK! Let's Catch Up.

Feb 4th, 2026 10:00 AM

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.

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

Dec 31st, 2025 10:00 AM

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.

Home for The Holidays ft . Zola Joka

Dec 24th, 2025 10:00 AM

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 the holidays truly mean to us.

It’s Time For Your Dilemma’s..

Dec 17th, 2025 10:00 AM

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 documentary that’s had everyone talking.

Reclaiming Your December

Dec 10th, 2025 10:00 AM

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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