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Castle of Good Hope
Africa's oldest colonial building. Governor Pieter van Noodt cursed those who hanged him and died that night. The Lady in Grey runs through corridors. A tall dark figure haunts the bell tower.
1679 - Present
Cape Town, South Africa
25000+ witnesses
The Castle of Good Hope holds Africa’s darkest colonial ghosts.
The Building
Dutch fortress:
- Built 1666-1679
- Oldest building
- VOC headquarters
- Military base
- Still operational
Governor van Noodt
Death curse:
- Condemned seven soldiers
- They cursed him
- Died that night
- Found at desk
- Face frozen terror
The Lady in Grey
Running ghost:
- Seen since 1947
- Grey dress
- Runs through corridors
- Disappears through walls
- Skeleton found nearby
The Black Dog
Guard companion:
- Appears to sentries
- Friendly at first
- Then vanishes
- Guards terrified
- Multiple witnesses
The Bell Tower
Tall figure:
- Dark shadow
- Watches from tower
- Guards avoid area
- Something waits
- Malevolent presence
Modern Activity
Regular sightings:
- Military reports
- Tourist experiences
- Ghost tours
- Investigation evidence
- Activity continues