Lady Shares How She Deals With Her Child's 'Deadbeat' Father

A South African woman, Pontsho Malatji, has taken to the X platform to share how she deals with her son's deadbeat father who was demanding to speak with him.

Malatji shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation in which she provided detailed instructions to the child's father regarding contributions to their child’s needs.

The message outlined specific requirements for the child, including clothing sizes, school uniform needs, and costs for extracurricular activities like a soccer kit and awards ceremonies.

She also included provisions for groceries and other daily expenses.

Malatji firmly concluded the message, stating, "Talking to a child that you do nothing for, should be the last thing on your mind right now."

Captioning the post, Malatji wrote, “Deal with deadbeats nice nice.” Her bold and organized approach has sparked widespread discussion online, with many users praising her clarity and no-nonsense attitude in ensuring her child’s needs are met.