Explore every episode of the podcast Because We Said So

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.

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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:

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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! 

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.  

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.

As we step into Women’s Month, we’re unpacking what it really means to be a woman. From the expectations we grew up with to redefining strength, softness, success, and self-worth on our own terms, we’re reflecting on the lessons that have shaped us, while also partnering with Kotex to continue an important conversation around periods and breaking the stigma through the “Say It Out”movement. Because womanhood includes every part of the journey, and no conversation should be off limits. 

We also kick off the episode with our Pop Culture Rewind, where we share our thoughts on Tyla’s new album, Nonhle’s viral 947 interview and reflect on this year’s Glamour’s Most Glamorous Awards. 

This week on Because We Said So, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop DJs, 5FM radio host, content creator, and the founder of PHOLA, DJ PH. We unpack one of the internet’s most talked-about conversations: Are men female centered?

Do men build their lives around attracting women? Does success, status, and money influence dating more than we’d like to admit?

With DJ PH joining us as our honorary male bwsstie for the episode, we finally get to hear the male perspective on these conversations while sharing our own thoughts too. 

This week on Because We Said So, we’re unpacking one of the internet’s biggest parenting debates. Should parents post their children online? 

We’re also getting into all the pop culture moments from Jay-Z taking over the Yankee Stadium to Brandy coming to South Africa, plus all the latest Love Island USA and MAFS SA recap. 

Plus, we're bringing you another round of our Sip Happens segment in partnership with L’Orange Rossa Brutal Fruit Spritzer. 

Not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly. 

Because We Said So has officially hit 100K subscribers! 

To celebrate, we're hosting 18 bwssties for an exclusive dinner at Ce La Vi, Sandton, on 24 July, and we'd love for you to join us!

To enter:
-Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
-Follow us on all of our BWSS social media platforms.
-Find your favourite BWSS Instagram Reel, repost it to your Instagram Story, tag us, and use the hashtag #BWSS100K. 

In this week's special episode, we kick things off with our Pop Culture Rewind, where we chat all things Durban July, our favourite looks, and the latest reality TV from Married at First Sight Mzansi to Love Island USA. We also dive into a conversation we've touched on at GRYND — which is the reality of working with your friend. From boundaries and business to money, conflict, and what it really takes to build something meaningful together. 

On this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re unpacking all things pick-me culture, internalized misogyny and explore where these behaviours come from. 

We also catch up on the latest in pop culture, including our first live show at YFM GRYND 2026, Bafana Bafana’s loss, the latest Love Island USA couples and more! 

The financial segment is brought to you by Metropolitan, whose No-Lapse Funeral Growth Plan is made with freelancers and gig workers in mind. To find out more or sign up, WhatsApp “NoLapse” to 0860 724 724. #nolapse 

Disclaimer: The information shared during this financial segment is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial adviser. 

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In this week’s episode, we unpack living for your family’s approval in your 20s. We talk about what it means to try meet family expectations, and what it can actually cost you.

We also get into a quick pop culture recap, from Love Island USA, Aaliyah’s face pregnancy announcement to Andile the calculator.

Of course we once again have a fun edition to our episode called Sip Happens, in partnership with L’Orange Rossa by Brutal Fruit Spritzer. 

If you haven’t yet, here is the link to register for the 2026 local government elections: https://registertovote.elections.org.za/voter/registration/za

Don’t forget to join us on our bwssties in Bali trip—click the link below to find out more:

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This episode is proudly sponsored by L’Orange Rossa by Brutal Fruit Spritzer. 

Not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly.

This week’s episode is all about pop culture. We’re getting into everything from South Africa’s trending series named The Polygamist to Love Island USA to the FIFA World Cup. We also unpack and some of the upcoming concerts heading to South Africa such as Kehlani and Neyo. 

And of course, we have our Sip Happens segment, in partnership with L’Orange Rossa by Brutal Fruit where we also share an exciting opportunity for you to win a paid trip to Milan. To enter - click the link below to find out more details.
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Don’t forget to join us and our bwssties in Bali trip — click the link below: 

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In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we’re talking about what happens when someone checks all the boxes on paper, but you’re still not sure if they’re the right person for you. To spice things up, we’ve also decided to play a game of This or That: Jolaring Edition 

Don’t forget to join us and our bwssties in Bali trip — using the link below: 

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In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we dive into the dilemmas our bwssties have been facing. From advice about family to work and relationships, there’s nothing that’s off the table.  Want to join us and our bwssties in Bali? Click on the link in our bio.

We’re talking all things group travel—from chaotic group chats and money talks to personalities and unspoken expectations. And if you’ve been dreaming of your next girls’ trip, Bwssties in Bali is calling!  Bring your bestie or come make new ones and join us. Sip Happens is back, in partnership with L’Orange Rossa by Brutal Fruit. Not for persons under 18. Please enjoy responsibly.

From navigating whether female friendships are performative to unpacking influencer friendships and whether they are transactional, this episode explores friendships as the main conversation. Our Sip Happens segment is back again in partnership with L’Orange by Brutal Fruit, alongside our pop culture rewind covering everything from Top Billing auditions, Drake’s latest album, and the viral Kevin Hart roast. This episode is proudly sponsored by L’Orange by Brutal Fruit. Not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly.

In celebration of Africa Day and as part of Facebook’s Made by Africa, Loved by the World campaign, we sit down with award-winning actress, influencer, and entrepreneur Linda Mtoba. From Isibaya and The River to Queendom, Linda reflects on her journey in the entertainment industry, building authentic community online, and the power of African storytelling in the digital age. Sit back and enjoy bwssties!

In this Africa Day special in collaboration with Facebook, we sit down with Nomzamo Mbatha to talk about what it means to be Made by Africa, Loved by the World. From her early journey in entertainment to starring in global productions like Coming 2 America and reconnecting with her roots through Shaka iLembe, Nomzamo opens up about identity, ambition, community, and the realities of building an international career as an African creative.

Because We Said So turns ONE! In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of building the podcast from scratch, introduce our new Sip Happens segment with L’Orange by Brutal Fruit, and get into some pop culture moments including the Met Gala, The Devil Wears Prada SA premiere, and the Michael Jackson movie review. Not for persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly.

This week on Because We Said So, we’re asking: is closure a scam or do we actually need it to move on? We talk relationships, ghosting, and why unanswered questions hit so hard. Plus, The Trials of Winnie Mandela, Metro FM Awards highlights, and Megan Thee Stallion’s breakup

This week, we’re talking money habits and how the “live now, suffer later” mindset is affecting our generation’s finances. We also touch on saving and how we learned to save. Plus pop culture updates from Bieberchella and more 

All this and more, enjoy!

This week, we’re joined by our very first celebrity guest, The beautiful Nadia Nakai. We dive into the art of reinventing yourself as she opens up about her transition from music and reality TV into fashion, beauty, and business. Plus, our weekly dose of dilemmas and our weekly musings. Enjoy Bwssties🎙️

It’s Landzy’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a conversation about age gap relationships, are they realistic, and do they actually work? We also get into this weeks pop culture, weekly musings and your dilemmas.

Sit back and enjoy!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 💖

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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.

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.

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! 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 child-free people celebrating their choice.

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.

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.