Over 50 people joined forces on Thursday morning to clean up East London’s Eastern Beach, after weeks of rubbish piling up due to the Samwu strike.
Some started getting their hands dirty as early as 6am.
"A lot of people will moan about the state of East London right now, but it's so important that we, as the community, do something," said local surfer and eco-activist, Dean Knox.
Residents from all walks of life, including world surfing champ Greg Emslie and world boxing champ Zolani Tete joined in.
"This is my East London and what these guys are doing is beautiful, I had to cut my training and join in," said Tete...