What we’re grateful for this week:

  • Friday – need we say more;
  • The Proteas, our national cricket team. That old battery slogan "Never say die" was on display in full force in Perth on Monday, where the Proteas wrapped a 177 run victory against Australia to take a 1-0 lead in the three Test series. The most impressive part of the win was they did it without Dale Steyn, who after dismissing David Warner in Australia's first innings, injured his shoulder. Another highlight was Temba Bavuma's stunning run-out of Warner in Australia's second innings;
  • The rain;
  • South Africans working together – especially during this rainy season. Photos of people creating a human chain to help those trapped in cars during the floods this week in Gauteng are making the rounds on social media. TimesLIVE reported a truck driver and his colleague also helped carry people to safety in Johannesburg when a flash flood stranded motorists and passengers;
  • The prospect of being right and saying “I told you so” if things happen to go awry in US politics during the new president-elect’s term;
  • In light of the above point: people who make you feel better about the world. This week was a good one to not watch the news and rather focus on our loved ones – it’s how we know that there is indeed light in this world;
  • Fresh blood at 702. After more than 30 years with 702, presenter John Robbie’s seat in the 702 breakfast show is being taken by Xolani Gwala – smiles all round. More here; and
  • It’s Friday. We’ve already mentioned this, but it’s worth repeating. The fact that Fridays exist is surely proof that everything is going to be okay.

We hope you have a great weekend.