Black people who were digging for diamonds faced harsh treatment and exploitation under British control. They were often forced to work long hours under dangerous and deplorable conditions, with little to no compensation for their labor. Many were subjected to violence and abuse by British authorities, and their rights were often ignored. The British implemented discriminatory laws and policies that limited the participation of black people in the diamond mining industry, further marginalizing them and perpetuating their exploitation. Overall, the British takeover of the diamond fields in Kimberley led to increased hardship and suffering for black diamond diggers.
