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Johannesburg and Pretoria will enjoy sunny, dry conditions this weekend, while Cape Town heads into an increasingly cloudy start to the new week, according to AccuWeather. Johannesburg: Sunny days, icy mornings Johannesburg is set for a bright but chilly weekend, with sunshine dominating all three days.

Many South Africans assume that a cold and the flu are the same illness. However, according to Dr Michael Mol, that misconception could lead to poor decisions about treatment, antibiotics and when to seek medical help.

The excitement of major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup is encouraging more South Africans to try sports betting, but a personal finance expert says the dream of a big win can quickly become a financial problem. Laura du Preez, Editor of Smart About Money, said many people are drawn into sports betting because of emotion, advertising and the hope of instant financial rewards.