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Hordes of diggers have flocked to KwaHlathi village 300 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg in South Africa in search of diamonds.

The rush was triggered by a herdsman discovering a handful of crystal-like pebbles.

It prompted warnings by the South African government that the stones could be worthless.

For the poor and unemployed, these warnings have fallen on deaf ears.

One hopeful is Mduduzi Maphumulo.

Renowned for its mineral wealth, South Africa produced the world famous Cullinan diamond, currently the centrepiece of the British crown jewels.

The Cullinan was reportedly found only metres beneath the surface, fuelling what many believe to be a diamond rush.

However, digger Hlengiwe Mlambo is wary and is awaiting corroboration of her find.

The authorities have asked diggers to vacate the area, citing coronavirus restrictions, but to no avail.

And geological and mining experts have been sent to the area to collect stones for analysis.

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