Because We Said So

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🎙️

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...