It was like a TV drama series this week at the Randburg magistrate’s court in Joburg when self-proclaimed television mogul and former Miss South Africa Basetsana Kumalo and her husband Romeo appeared as complainants in their case against author Jackie Phamotse. The Citizen In other news – Basetsana Kumalo’s husband Romeo allegedly in s.e.x scandal with top gay celebrity Diamond rush: Thousands travel to South African village KwaHlathi to make fortune from unidentified stones People travelled from across South Africa to the village of KwaHlathi in South Africas KwaZulu-Natal province in search of what they believed to be diamonds after the discovery of unidentified stones in the area. Dreams of easier life as 'diamond rush' grips KZN after discovery of unidentified stones Some people have started selling the stones, with the starting price ranging from R100 to R300. He said the provincial government would work with the South African Police Service, traditional leadership and the local and district municipalities to bring calm to the area. This could prove to be a super-spreader and might put at risk many people including those who are not part of the mining.”
“It is also very concerning that in the wake of a looming third wave we have so many people gathered in one spot, not maintaining social distancing and also not wearing masks. 'Diamond rush' grips South African village after discovery of unidentified stones Story by Reuters Updated 1026 GMT (1826 HKT) JFortune seekers flock to the village of KwaHlathi, in. A woman holds what she believes to be a diamond after the discovery of unidentified stones at KwaHlathi village near Ladysmith on 17 June 2021 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We call for order and calm and urge all those involved to cease their operations and vacate the site so as to allow the DMRE to conduct a proper inspection of the site and of what has been discovered there,” said Zikalala. “We are worried that if not brought under control, the situation could result in chaos and a possible stampede. The 'diamond rush' happening in KwaZulu-Natal has been making news both locally and internationally. Zikalala said the activities in the community were concerning as they could result in stampede as people continue to flood the site. Another team from Mintek (the council for Mineral Technology) and the Council for Geoscience (GCS), that will include a geologist and will focus on establishing whether the community has discovered diamonds. This after an unassuming cattle herder set off a 'diamond rush' in the village, with hundreds hoping to strike. said those who continued to mine – a situation that also risks the spread of Covid – would be encouraged to leave, and law enforcement could be drawn upon if necessary.The department of mineral resources and energy (DMRE) will dispatch teams to the site to conduct an inspection. The hill in KwaHlathi turned into a hive of activity almost overnight last weekend. People in the area also raised concerns about roads and water during the visit, which officials said they would address Like many areas in South Africa, high levels of unemployment and poverty have left communities living hand to mouth. The event had highlighted the challenges faced by local people, he continued. Unfortunately, lab tests have just come back determining that the stones are just quartz. 'Diamond rush' grips South African village as 1,000 fortune-seekers flock to the area after shepherd discovers unidentified gems People from across South Africa have flocked to KwaHlathi village in. "When I returned home with them, (the family was) really overjoyed." It is very difficult for a layman to distinguish between a diamond and a quartz crystal and both of them are shining, The big thing is diamonds cut much better than quartz. "This means our lives will change because no one had a proper job, I do odd jobs," one hopeful digger, 27-year-old Mendo Sabelo, told CNN.
By Sunday, thousands of people from all over had rushed to dig in the spot hoping to find a fortune. Ten days ago, a cattle herder in the remote South African village of KwaHlathi found what appeared to be a large diamond in a field.
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