or touched a diamond _ in my life. it is my first time touching one here. i hope this will make a difference at home because we are really struggling so i hope things will be better. but are they diamond or quartz crystal? that is yet to be determined. the mines department is sending a team of geological and mining experts to the site to analyse the stones. the provincial government has tried to stop digging, saying it is illegal mining activity. illegal or not there is a brisk trade in these stones by those hoping to make some money. many have struggled to earn a living and the unemployment rate in south africa runs at 32%. youth unemployment is at a record high. after pictures and videos of the gems circulated on social media, people have travelled from all over south africa to come here and this is what it means. translation: thisj means our lives will change because no—one had a properjob.