
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 65 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

On 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 pop culture, including MAFS, Joey Bada$$, Dolly Parton and of course BWSS... more
This 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 accountable. We also chat about how our friendships change as we get older, w... more
On 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 Rewind, where we chat about the latest season of Married at First Sight... more
In 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 conversation about the pressure to be excellent as Black women.
From buildi... more
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Two South African women host a candid, relatable show about navigating friendships, dating, work, and personal growth in your 20s and beyond. Episodes cover womanhood, relationships, parenting in a digital age, and the hustle of building careers, with a strong emphasis on female solidarity, practical takeaways, and candid conversations about culture and society. Notable is the ongoing focus on intergenerational perspectives, accountability, and balancing ambition with authentic self-expression, often featuring listener dilemmas and sponsor segments that keep discussions grounded in real life.
The show stands out for its warm, conversational vibe, mix of personal anecdotes and pop culture takes, and a willingness to tackle timely topics wit... more
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Because We Said So launched a year ago and published 65 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Because We Said So include:
1. Amanda Du-Pont
2. DJ Ph
3. Linda Mtoba
4. Nomzamo Mbatha
5. Nadia Nakai
6. Xoli Gcabashe
7. Kele Khoza
8. Zola Joka
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