Hareem explained that she had wanted to visit her aunt’s house, and when the family driver refused to take her, she decided quite boldly to set out on foot.
Along the way, an elderly man stopped her and gently asked where she was heading. With innocent confidence, she replied, To my aunt’s home, and even added that she was an eight year old doing matric, a remark that now amuses her to this day.
As she approached her destination, two teenagers spotted her walking alone. Curious and concerned, they asked whether her parents knew she was out.
When Hareem shook her head, the boys immediately took it upon themselves to escort her safely back home, a gesture she now describes as an act of simple humanity that felt heroic.
Meanwhile, her family had already rushed to the police station, fearing she had gone missing. Upon her return, the atmosphere at home was a mixture of relief and alarm.
Hareem recalled that her grandfather, usually calm and affectionate, scolded her for the very first time and even gave her a light slap an unforgettable reminder to never leave home without informing anyone.
She shared that the incident became a turning point, a moment that quietly shaped her sense of responsibility. I decided that day never to repeat such an adventure again, she said with a smile.
Another amusing revelation surfaced during the show, in her school days, Hareem’s nickname was ‘Lala.’ As the only girl among a group of boys, they gave her the title out of respect a playful badge of honour she still cherishes.
