The marches against corruption yesterday by ordinary South Africans are but one of the many measures we have to take to fight those who continue to loot our hard-earned resources. It was encouraging to see people from all walks of life braving the discomforts of the weather to express their disgust at corruption and to demand of our leaders that they act decisively against it.Billions of rands are lost to corruption every year in both the public and the private sectors.It is about time we stood on the side of those who want progress and clean governance.Apologists for corrupt politicians, and their fellow travellers in the private sector, might want to dismiss those who took part in the marches as counter-revolutionaries but the truth of the matter is that this nation cannot afford to fold its arms while its resources are being plundered with impunity.The sense of purpose exhibited during yesterday's marches should be replicated in our communities.There was no need, for example, for residents of Atamalang, near Delareyville in North West, to damage public property, including classrooms, when they took to the streets yesterday demanding to be provided with electricity.It was a legitimate demand but their message was lost in the senselessness of the mayhem.We hope the day is not far off when our communities will protest responsibly.In the midst of all this negativity, we South Africans have reason to celebrate this week.Two of our greatest exports - comedian Trevor Noah and renowned deejay Black Coffee, lifted the gloom when they took the international world by the scruff of the neck.Noah made a successful debut on The Daily Show on Monday, and DJ Black Coffee scooped an international award for deep-house music.Added to that was the news that South Africa had been voted the world's best dance nation.Thank you for the inspiration...