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Summarize the events that led to the diamond rush in KwaHlathi, South Africa. Include how the c19 pandemic played a role.

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1,000 fortune seekers flocked to KwaHlathi in KwaZulu-Natal province on Monday after inexplicable stones were discovered nearby. A herd person pulled out the first stone in an open field on Saturday, which some think to be quartz crystals. Miner Mendo Sabelo said the discovery altered his life. He said a team of geologists and mining experts will be sent to gather samples and perform tests.

Long lines of parked vehicles on both sides of the gravel road were visible only a few yards from the open field, as young and elderly ladies and men scraped into the earth with picks, shovels, and forks to locate riches. South Africa's economy has long been plagued by high unemployment, keeping millions in poverty and perpetuating glaring inequities over three decades after apartheid ended in 1994.

The coronavirus has made things worse. Some individuals have begun selling the stones for 100-300 rand ($7.29). Due to concerns about the coronavirus, the regional administration has subsequently asked everyone engaged to vacate the location so officials may perform a comprehensive examination.

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