News Bulletin of 6 June 2025, 3pm

Johannesburg will host several cultural events this June, offering residents a range of music, sport, and style experiences.
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra performs every Thursday until 26 June at Linder Auditorium, Wits University. The series features acclaimed soloists and conductors presenting classical favourites.
On Sunday, 8 June, the Johnnie Walker Blue Polo returns to the Inanda Club, blending the sport of polo with premium Scotch whisky, fashion, and fine dining against the Sandton skyline.
Also on Sunday, Pantone Sundays takes place at Mamakashaka & Friends in Braamfontein. The event celebrates contemporary African style with this edition themed “Mocha Mousse,” the 2025 colour of the year.
These events promise to enrich Johannesburg’s cultural offerings this winter.

In a hopeful shift, young South African men are speaking up and stepping in to help end the stigma around menstruation.
A new Kotex survey reveals that nearly 90% of them want better education on the topic, and over 75% believe they should actively support women during their cycles.
Kotex’s Kutlwano Tshetlhane says breaking the silence is key, and including men is a powerful step toward empathy and equality.
The findings show that open, inclusive conversations can reshape old attitudes and create a generation that treats periods with dignity and understanding.
It’s a sign that period talk is no longer just a “women’s issue.” It’s becoming a shared conversation.

Two Capetonian heroes are preparing to take on one of the Western Cape’s toughest mountain bike races to support young patients and staff at St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care.
Regan Bagley and Jermaine Carelse—both with backgrounds in law enforcement and firefighting—will participate in the challenging Wines2Whales race later this year.
Their goal is to raise funds and awareness for the Montana-based children’s hospital, which marks its 90th anniversary in 2025.
The pair says the true heroes are the hospital staff, who care for children with life-limiting conditions. They hope their efforts will inspire South Africans to stand together in support of vulnerable children.