Clean up benefits Margate Taxi Rank
Dlamini had a goal of filling 50 refuse bags with litter collected at the taxi rank.
He said the aim was to encourage people to come together and take care of their communities.
'If we take care of our communities, our communities will take care of us. If we look after our towns and cities, we can attract investors. Tourists will also want to visit our communities if they're taken care of,' he said.
He added that he appreciated the mall management at the Margate Taxi Rank who delegated a few of the mall's employees to assist in the clean up.
Dlamini also thanked Greta Opperman for the support he has received on the South Coast.
He explained that Peace Walk Since 2022 is a community organisation that has done peace walks across Africa.
'The campaign started in January 2022. I was walking for peace and stability on our continent. I have met many people and have had the privilege of speaking to them personally to convey my message of peace,' he said.
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