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  • An 83.50 Carat (16.7 g) Diamond is discovered and leds to a diamond rush. The town of New Rush springs up (later renamed Kimberley

  • The Griqua claims to the diamond fields are recognised and the Griqua leader Waterboer seeks British protection

  • Britain annexes the diamond fields of Kimberley and Griqua West

  • The diamond mining stimulates migrant labour, two thirds of Black workers come from Limpopo valley

  • A mail route is established from Cape Town to the diamond fields

  • Gold is discovered in Pilgrim's Rest area



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