Because We Said So

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.

Because We Said So is a society podcast hosted by Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Zama Marubelela; Landiwe Gama hosts Because We Said So, a society show with 65 episodes published.

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  Can You Have It All?

  Sep 9, 20261h 25m

  In this episode, we talk about what “having it all” really means. Can we have a successful career, a happy relationship, a family, money, peace and everything else we want in life? And if we can, does it all have to happen at the same time? We also catch up on what’s happening in pop culture, including the recent drama of AirLink flyover, MAFS, Love Island USA reunion and more! Because We Said So has been nominated for a South African Social Media Award! Please vote for us using the link below. https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

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  Dating For Love or Dating For Money?

  Sep 2, 20261h 18m

  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 being nominated for podcast of the year. Thank you to every single bwsstie who has been voting for us. We really appreciate every vote and all your support. If you haven’t voted yet, you can vote for Because We Said So using the link below: https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

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  Holding Space While Holding You Accountable

  Aug 26, 20261h 26m

  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, what we will and won’t tolerate anymore. We also get into our Pop Culture Rewind, from the latest MAFS drama and the 32nd SAMA Awards with some of our favourite looks. Plus, we’re celebrating 100K subscribers with an exciting giveaway! To enter, comment below on this episode with your Instagram handle, the hashtag #BWSS100KGiveaway, and let us know what you think about the episode. Lastly, make sure you’re following BWSS on our Instagram and TikTok account. Winners will be announced on 2 September. Good luck bwsstie!

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  Answering Your Dilemmas

  Aug 19, 20261h 13m

  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 South Africa, Plus, we’re talking all things Basadi in Music Awards 5th Edition, celebrating women in the entertainment industry, from the awards and categories to some of our favourite looks.

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  The Pressure To Be Excellent ft. Amanda Du-Pont

  Aug 12, 20261h 1m

  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 building a career in entertainment to pivoting into business and entrepreneurship, we unpack the pressures that come with success, reinvention, and redefining what excellence looks like for ourselves.

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