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Thousands of diamond hunters have rushed to KwaHlathi village in South Africa.

A cattle herder's recent discovery of some stones resembling diamonds caused this sudden interest.

National officials have advised the public that the pebbles might not be valuable.

However, as so many people are desperate for money, they are ignoring the advice.

Mduduzi Maphumulo is optimistic.

South Africa is well-known for its natural resources including the Cullinan diamond, which is part of the British crown jewels.

This gem was also found just below ground.

Many people think the possibility of finding more similar treasures caused the rush.

Hlengiwe Mlambo isn't so confident.

She thinks people should be patient.

Officials have been unsuccessful in getting the crowds to leave the site to avoid coronavirus transmission.

The state has ordered geologists and mineral specialists to gather pebbles for examination.

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