HeyJaredBecause 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.
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- 13
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- Sep 30, 2026
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Leave Women Alone (opens the original)
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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.
Ok, We’re All Going Through It! Ft. Rhythm And Vibes (opens the original)
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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/
The Girls We Used To Be (opens the original)
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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 help make two matric dance learners’ dreams come true by supporting them throughout their matric danc
Can You Have It All? (opens the original)
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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.
Dating For Love or Dating For Money? (opens the original)
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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: https://s
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