(Londi is sitting on her bed and she is writing down her homework. Her mother enters the room.)
MAZULU :Londeka!
LONDI :Mama!
MAZULU :Who is gonna wash the dishes?
LONDI :I am going to wash them.
MAZULU :Before you go, let’s talk.
LONDI :Yes! Mama!
MAZULU :Are you a virgin?
LONDI :Yes I am.
MAZULU :Last time you were not at home.
LONDI :I was at my friend’s house.
MAZULU :Okay! If you get pregnant what will you do?
LONDI :I don’t know mama.
MAZULU :If you get pregnant, the first thing I will chase you.
LONDI :Why?
MAZULU :I work hard to make you eat and fat.
LONDI :Yes! Mama can I go to the toilet. (She runs to the toilet.)
MAZULU :Yoh! This child.
LONDI :Mama I need water.
MAZULU :Londi, why are you lying?
LONDI :Mama!
MAZULU :(She slaps Londi) You are pregnant!
LONDI :Mama I can explain.
MAZULU :Explain!
LONDI :Mr Thuso drugged me.
MAZULU :Stop lying! You are such a liar.
LONDI :This time I am telling the truth! (Sobbing) I am not lying to you.
MAZULU :Pack your stuff and go!
LONDI :Where?
MAZULU :You are a big girl! I cannot stay with another woman.
LONDI :Okay! Mama please forgive me!
MAZULU :No!
LONDI :(She packs her bags and goes outside)
MAZULU :(She locks the door.)
LONDI :Mama!