Ritchie
Afrikaans name: Ritchie

Ritchie
Photo © Johan van Zyl
Northern Cape
Ritchie is a small town of around 15,000 people. It is located just off the N12 highway, in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, about 40 km south of Kimberley.
The town lies on the northern bank of the Riet River. The town serves the local farming industry which is mainly concentrated along the river.
Accommodation in RitchieRitchie was originally called "The Rosmead".

Dutch Reformed Church
Photo © Johan van Zyl
References and further reading
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 316Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 117