Discover the haunted locations and ghost stories in Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa.
Cape Town is not only one of South Africa ’s most historically significant cities but also the oldest city in South Africa , discovered in 1652. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that our beloved Mother City is also home to many haunted locations and stories of ghost sightings.The Castle is believed to be the most haunted site in Cape Town , built between 1666 and 1679 by slaves, and standing for 355 years.
It’s known to be the oldest surviving building in South Africa and has been the centre of civilian, political and military life at the Cape since approximately 1679. Staff at the Castle insists there is more to the hauntings at the Castle than just ‘ghost stories’ – Shouts for help can still be heard coming from the Donker Gat by workers and visitors alike, coupled with voices, shadows and footsteps of soldiers pacing the battlements. A harrowing reminder of the ghastly events and perhaps a curse over the castl
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