Dullstroom Ghosts above a misty old Dullstroom street at dusk

Dullstroom Ghosts

Every town has secrets. Dullstroom has ghosts.

Introduction

These are not "ghost stories." These are true stories about the real ghosts of Dullstroom.

All the names, places, buildings, streets, dates, and history are actual, factual, and historically correct. Where possible, I have included photos to prove the history, reality, and actuality of all these things. For those still in doubt, please come visit Dullstroom and go see things for yourself.

The ghosts of Dullstroom are in no way dangerous, harmful, or belligerent towards people. They simply exist in their realm whilst we, the so-called "living," exist in ours. So, if you are fortunate enough to see or experience any of them, simply observe them, respect them, and let them be. They all deserve their peace. Many of them suffered greatly whilst they were where we are now.

Pray for the souls of all those who have gone before us. May the Lord make His face to shine upon them.

Dullstroom Heritage Society

Stories

Die Hervormde Kerk van Afrika at its 1895 inauguration

Story 1

Children At Play (1,136 words)

“To make matters even worse, the farms and farmsteads were burnt in accordance with Lord Roberts' "scorched earth" policy and the women and children...”
Historic portrait of a young Dullstroom woman

Story 2

Friends United (1,550 words)

“However, what was to be yet another day when family and friends delighted in each other's company, turned into a disaster for this small group of friends and a catastrophe for the community as a whole.”

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