Tuesday. 15:00 pm. Mrs. Khoza is visiting her township friend, Zoe.

Mrs. KHOZA: Friend, uh-uh. Your witchdoctor is “not make sure”

ZOE: Hau, ukwenzeni friend?

Mrs. KHOZA: The man is not that good. You overrated him!

ZOE: Haibo, what makes you say that? What happened?

Mrs. KHOZA: The Muti and the rituals were ineffective. The worst part? He ripped me off!

ZOE: Uh-uh, chomza. Are you serious?

Mrs. KHOZA: I’m dead serious, friend. Yoh, ay shame! Desperation will be the death of me.

ZOE: Since you’re not satisfied with him. Are you open to exploring alternative?

Mrs. KHOZA: Of course. That’s why I’m here. I need you to give me names of reputable witchdoctors.

ZOE: Sure, I can help you with that. (She grabs a paper and a pen. She writes down names and addresses, then hand the paper to Mrs. Khoza.) Here. I promise, these ones will never disappoint you.

Mrs. KHOZA: Oh, thanks friend. I knew you’ll come through for me.

ZOE: You’re welcome. Can I ask you something?

Mrs. KHOZA: Yeah.

ZOE: Is this about your man or stepdaughter?

Mrs. KHOZA: Both. They are giving me headache. That cockroach is back in our lives. My man is considering taking her back, imagine?

ZOE: Haibo! But last time you said you got rid of her permanently. What happened?

Mrs. KHOZA: The way I see it. The Muti I’m using is weak. That’s why I need a powerful witchdoctor. I want a permanent solution to this problem.

ZOE: So did your man change the will? I mean, after you pushed his cockroach into drugs?

Mrs. KHOZA: Oh yes. He did. I’m just worried that he might change everything, you know. If Maria comes back…

ZOE: Relax. She’s no longer a threat. She’s down and out. Your husband trusts you with everything. 

Mrs. KHOZA: Yes, for now.

ZOE: I see why you want a permanent solution.

Mrs. KHOZA: Yes. If Maria comes back in our lives, she will receive a larger portion of our estate. Then it means my son will get nothing!

ZOE: Whoa! Friend, you have a son? Haibo, does your man know?

Mrs. KHOZA: No! He… He can’t find out. Not now.

ZOE: So, what’s the plan? When are you going to tell him?

Mrs. KHOZA: The plan is to get rid of that cockroach called Maria, then after some time, I will introduce my son to him. I think he’ll be happy to have a son.

ZOE: Ok. I see, you have a great plan.

Mrs. KHOZA: Friend, I wish I could stay the whole day but I can’t. I need to be somewhere. Thank you so much for help. (Grabs the bag)

ZOE: No problem. I’m glad I could help.

Mrs. KHOZA: Thank you. (she leaves)