The Most Underrated Town in South Africa | Richmond Documentary

The Town You Almost Missed — A Story from Richmond, Northern Cape 🇿🇦 Most people drive past Richmond on their way from Johannesburg to Cape Town without ever stopping. I decided to stop. And what I found was more than just a small Karoo town — I found stories. I spent an afternoon with six grandmothers outside a local Spar. We shared snacks… and they shared their hearts. One had served in the army. Another worked in government. One told me about her mother who lived in Italy, and how war shaped her life. Each story was a window into history, humanity, and healing. This documentary is a love letter to the people of Richmond. To farmers. Elders. Children. Artists. Survivors. To the kind of place that doesn’t shout — but speaks deeply, if you listen. 🎥 Produced by Bongani Baloyi | Gigabytes Production 🎞️ In association with the Karoo Film Festival 👇🏾 If you’ve ever driven through the Karoo… or ever felt forgotten… this one’s for you. #Richmond #NorthernCape #KarooStories #SouthAfricanDocumentary #BonganiBaloyi #GigabytesProduction #KarooFilmFestival #HumanStoriesMatter #TheTownYouAlmostMissed