Because We Said So

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are having a very important conversation about femicide, GBV and what it means to be a woman in South Africa today. It is a difficult conversation, but one we feel is important to have.

In this week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are back with another Dilemmas episode! This time, we are joined by the two hosts of Rhythm & Vibes, Kagiso and Hlomani as we unpack some of your most complicated, chaotic and questionable dilemmas.  Don’t forget to vote for Because We Said So for podcast of the year award using the link below. https://sasma.co.za/podcast-of-the-year/

This week’s episode of Because We Said So, we are taking a trip down memory lane and asking who were we really? For Pop Culture Rewind, we are talking Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda, Ciara’s pregnancy, the new Love Is Blind South Africa hosts, influencers filming at the US Open during Naomi Osaka’s match and of course MAFS Mzansi.  We also have a very special initiative from Nivea, who want to...

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...

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 s...

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...

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...

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 redefinin...

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. Becaus...

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 a...

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 p...

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...

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 Funer...

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...

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 exc...

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:  Link: https://luxetribes.com/trips/bwssties-in...

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 H...

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 bws...

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 in...

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🎙️