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IOL News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Celeste Ntuli hosts The Star's sold-out event, 'The Choice is Yours'
Celeste Ntuli Anchors The Star's Sold-Out The Choice is Yours Event. Sandton, Gauteng – South Africa's leading voice in women's wellness and empowerment, The Choice is Yours, proudly hosted by The Star, returns for its 4th consecutive year on Saturday, 6 September 2025 at the elegant Maracana venue in Sandton — and this year, it's anchored by none other than award-winning comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli. A powerful blend of inspiration, healing, laughter and connection, the now sold-out event has become a firm fixture on Gauteng's women's lifestyle calendar. Attendees will experience a vibrant mix of thought-provoking talks, spirited performances, and soulful conversation — all designed to honour women's stories and choices. Celeste Ntuli, widely celebrated for her fearless humour and social commentary, brings her magnetic presence to the main stage, setting the tone for a day of bold storytelling and authentic self-expression. Joining her is Enhle the Medium, the beloved spiritual healer who has been part of The Choice is Yours since its inception. A firm favourite with attendees, Enhle returns once again to guide guests on a journey of spiritual clarity, healing, and personal growth. 'The Choice is Yours has grown into one of The Star's most meaningful engagements with our readers,' says Sifiso Mahlangu, Editor of The Star. 'It's a celebration of women in their wholeness — body, mind and spirit. We are thrilled to have icons like Celeste and Enhle as part of this year's line-up. Most importantly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our loyal readers and regular attendees who have helped shape this event into what it is today.' The 2025 theme, 'The Choice is Yours', encourages women to reclaim their narratives and confidently embrace the fullness of who they are. This year's programme includes: Celeste Ntuli – Anchor of the event, award-winning comedian and actress Enhle the Medium – Spiritual healer and long-standing favourite Tebello (Sister in LAW) – Legal expert empowering women through knowledge Motso_ Spicey Luscious – Fearless social media personality and truth-teller Shaz Motaung – Entrepreneur and skin wellness specialist Noxolo Zungu (Felly Fitness) – Holistic health and fitness advocate DJ Nkosh – Rising musical talent setting the tone with soul and rhythm Attendees will receive a catered meal, refreshments, a curated gift bag, and full access to a day of deep personal and collective enrichment. Tickets are priced at R550 and available via Tickets are selling out fast. Whether you're seeking purpose, joy, sisterhood, or simply time to reconnect with yourself, The Choice is Yours offers an experience like no other. The Star
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Sharmila Tagore lost control of her car and almost ran into Shashi Kapoor: 'Do that again and Jennifer will come to you for money for milk'
and had shared screen space in many movies like 'Waqt', 'Aamne Saamne', 'Aa Gale Lag Jaa' and more. They made a great on screen pair, just like Tagore's onscreen pairing with as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While fans loved to see Sharmila and Shashi Kapoor together onscreen, they also shared a great bonding off screen. Talking about the memories with him, Sharmila Tagore had once recalled an instance when the actress lost control of the car during 'Suhana Safar' shoot. She almost ran into Shashi but thankfully, nothing happened to him. He was safe, but later the actor put his sense of humour to display as he said that if she ever does that again, his wife Jennifer Kapoor would come to her. Tagore opened up on it during a chat with author Aseem Chhabra during the launch of his book, Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star'. The actress said, 'We were shooting Suhana Safar, and there was a scene where I was supposed to drive downhill, and Shashi was to jump out of the way. But something went wrong—I just could not control the clutch and brake and sped into a culvert. While the poor light man holding a reflector fell, Shashi remained unscathed. Later, he quipped, 'Do that again, and Jennifer will come to you with three children and say she doesn't have money for milk!' He could always joke, and yet remain cordial and respectful. " The 'Amar Prem' actress added further, 'Shashi would constantly tease me because I would argue a lot with the directors on the sets. Each time, he'd remind me to get on with it—don't bicker, just do it! This is what I've learnt from him. When you are doing a film for money or to help a friend out, be clear about the motives and then finish what needs to be done. When you come to the set, and are aware of the limitations of the script or the director, don't expect pigs to fly. "
The Star
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Hon Jian-Haikal out to break curse of early exits
Superb start: Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri celebrate after winning first round match at the Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: After enduring nine months of early exits, men's doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri now have a golden opportunity to break their jinx when they face Japan's Tori Aizawa-Daisuke Sano in the second round of the Macau Open today. Hon Jian-Haikal got off to a strong start in Macau by defeating Singapore's Wesley Koh-Junsuke Kubo 21-15, 21-14 in the opening round. Although it will be their first meeting, Hon Jian-Haikal hold a slight psychological edge on paper as they are ranked higher at world No. 52, compared to the Japanese pair's No. 90. It has been a tough season for Hon Jian-Haikal, who made headlines last year by winning the Orleans Masters. Since returning from injury, the duo have struggled to regain their rhythm and confidence. Their last notable run came at the Malaysia Super 100 in Kuala Lumpur last October. Since then, they have consistently fallen in either the first or second round of tournaments. Also bidding for a place in the quarter-finals are Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King, who will take on India's Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy-Sai Pratheek. Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong will face Indonesia's Putra Erwiansyah-Daniel Marvino, while Chia Weijie-Lwi Sheng Hao, fresh from their upset over seventh seeds Takumi Nomura-Yuichi Shimogami, will meet Hong Kong's Hung Kuie Chun-Lui Chun Wai. Women's singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei is also in a race to reach the quarter-finals. Despite slipping to No. 47 in the world rankings, the determined Jin Wei stayed on course with a commanding 21-14, 21-12 win over Denmark's Amalie Schulz yesterday. A tough challenge awaits, though, as she will face top seed and reigning Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China in the next round. Meanwhile, it was another early exit for compatriot K. Letshanaa, who went down fighting 13-21, 22-20, 21-19 to Hong Kong's Happy Lo. In the men's singles, national shuttler Justin Hoh will carry Malaysia's hopes when he faces seventh seed Ayush Shetty of India in the second round. Justin got off to a solid start after brushing aside Sathish Karunakaran 21-19, 21-12 in the opening round yesterday. Unfortunately, compatriot Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin failed to progress after falling 20-22, 7-21 to Canada's Brian Yang. ok
The Star
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Tze Young returns to light training, gets good support from coach
National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong in action against Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long in the first round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is showing positive signs in his recovery from a knee injury, having returned to light training on court. The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games gold medallist shared an update from Doha, where he has started basic racquet and shuttle drills while seated, as he is still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery on his right knee, which he underwent in early July. National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has been in contact with Tze Yong to check on his condition and offer support during this challenging period. Jonassen also sent words of encouragement to Tze Yong, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation alone in Doha. "I have spoken to him and he's still upbeat. Obviously, he's on a long journey and my focus remains the same - to give him the best opportunity to return to competitive sport by being supportive. "I've heard from the physio that he's putting in the work in the areas he can. He's still in Qatar and I can't wait to have him back here. Even if I don't see him daily, just having him in our training environment, even if it's just in the gym, would be great. "Fingers crossed, from what I understand, the rehab process is going well and he's in good spirits. When you're going through a long recovery, staying positive is key," said Jonassen. However, Jonassen has yet to give a clear timeline for Tze Yong's full recovery, as it will depend on the player's condition and the advice of the medical team. "As for his return, that decision lies with the doctors. They'll determine when he's ready and of course we'll follow the advice of the experts," he added. Tze Yong had previously been sidelined for 14 months following two back surgeries and only returned to competition in April this year after a lengthy layoff. However, after featuring in just three tournaments, misfortune struck again.
The Star
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Pandelela pulls out of pet event, Malaysia sink to new low at World C'ships
Malaysia's Pandelela Renong in action to win the bronze medal in woman's 10m platform final during the 19th Asian Games in China yesterday. .03/10/2023/ Star. PETALING JAYA: All good things must come to an end. And for two-time Olympic medallist diver Pandelela Rinong, the Singapore edition of the World Championships is for sure a forgettable trip. The 32-year-old made the hard but otherwise necessary decision to withdraw from the women's 10m platform preliminary competition yesterday to avoid putting strain on her shoulder injury. An old shoulder injury had flared up just before the start of the 10m platform synchro on Monday, forcing the Sarawak-born diver to pull out from the event where she was slated to partner youngster Lee Yiat Qing. "With a heavy heart but a clear mind, I made the difficult decision to withdraw from the women's 10m platform individual preliminary event," said Pandelela on her social media account. "This decision comes after careful consideration of my current condition. My left shoulder injury has not recovered enough for me to compete safely and at my best. "I am truly grateful for all the kind messages and concern for my well-being. I promise to take better care of my body as I focus on healing and preparing for the next opportunity to represent Malaysia.'' It's the first time Pandelela has to sit out her pet event at the world meet since she made a memorable debut at the 2009 edition in Rome with a fifth-place finish and a bronze with Datuk Leong Mun Yee in the platform synchro event. Pandelela has since gone on to win a total of seven medals - one silver and six bronze - in the World Championships so far. And Pandelela can only watch on as Malaysia sank to a new low in the world meet yesterday. Yiat Qing, the only Malaysian in the fray, missed out on the semi-finals after finishing 29th with 240.20 points. Yiat Qing started well by earning 67.50 points with her opening dive to place second overall in the field. But two subsequent poor attempts, which only earned her 33.35 and 33.75 points, saw her plummet down the standings. And the reigning SEA Games champion watched in dismay as Singapore managed to place a diver in the top 18 semi-finals for the first time. 14-year-old Ainslee Kwang was the pride of the host nation as she booked her place in the semis today after finishing 13th with 285.00 points. In swimming, Khiew Hoe Yean clocked 50.77s to place 50th in the men's 100m freestyle heats. Jayden Tan finished 40th overall in the men's 200m individual medley heats with a time of 2:07.07s.
