Black Diamond is a term used pejoratively in South Africa to refer to a member of the new black middle class.
The term was not originally derogatory.
It was coined by TNS Research Surveys (Pty) Ltd[1] and the UCT Unilever Institute to refer to members of South Africa's fast-growing, affluent and influential black community.
[2] However, the term evolved negative connotations and is now used almost exclusively as a pejorative term.
[3] Black Diamond is similar to the concept of the WaBenzi.