The KwaZulu-Natalgovernmenthas given people digging for stones in KwaHlati until Wednesday to leave the site.
Many people had flocked to KwaHlati under the belief diamonds had been found.
The KZN government confirmed that stones found in KwaHlati were not diamonds but were however less valuable quartz crystals.
Miners in KwaHlati have been warned to cease mining in KwaHlati or police will have to intervene. Image: Mujahid Safodien/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
In addition, the government intended to look into any potential economic activities in the area.
Word about the stones came from a cattle herder who was digging in the area.
He then told his community about his findings.
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On Monday around 200 people gathered at the “mining” site to continue their search for precious stones.
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Source: Briefly News
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