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Kelly and Diane return to the Lord Milner Hotel in South Africa! On the surface, the Lord Milner Hotel appears to be a mash-up of old Victorian London and a medieval castle. The hotel is located in Matjiesfontein on the Grand Karoo in South Africa and sits along national highway N1 that links Cape Town to Johannesburg. The hotel is lauded as a tranquil escape, but some parts of the hotel seem to be disturbed. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Lord Milner Hotel. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Tribal Joy by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4743-tribal-joy

This audio is brought to you by Wearcheck, your condition monitoring specialist. The financial close and start of construction of two additional renewable energy projects for Sibanye-Stillwater's South Africa operations has been announced. The first project, the Witberg wind energy project, located near Matjiesfontein in the Western Cape province with a contracted capacity of 103 MW, will generate renewable energy and supply the South Africa operations via a wheeling agreement with South Africa's State-owned power utility enterprise Eskom. The estimated project cost is R3.4-billion, which will be fully funded by Red Rocket, the South African independent power producer (IPP) developing the project, and its lenders, with Sibanye-Stillwater committing to a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The construction of this large private wind farm follows the 89 MW Castle wind energy project announced by Sibanye-Stillwater in May. Construction of the Witberg Wind Farm goes ahead this month with commercial operation scheduled for the four quarter of 2025. The second project is a multi-buyer 150 MWac solar photovoltaic project developed and financed by SOLA Group, a South African IPP. Sibanye-Stillwater will procure 75 MW of the plant's capacity over a ten-year PPA. The project will be the first to sell power to multiple buyers across the country on flexible terms, the platinum group metals, green metals and gold mining company states in a release to Mining Weekly. The project has an estimated cost of R2.8-billion, with SOLA Group as the majority equity shareholder. The project will generate renewable energy in the Free State and will supply Sibanye-Stillwater's South Africa operations via a wheeling agreement with Eskom. Notably, a significant portion of the project's capacity has been reserved for flexible, short-term PPAs, unlocking access to affordable and reliable renewable energy for other South African businesses. Construction of the solar project also begins this month, with commercial operation scheduled for the third quarter of 2025. These projects, together with the Castle wind energy project, bring the total dedicated capacity of renewable energy projects in construction for Sibanye-Stillwater to 267 MW, fulfilling 45% of the company's long-term renewable energy requirements in South Africa and making Sibanye-Stillwater a market leader in private energy procurement in the country. Combined, these projects will enable a 15% Scope 2 emissions reduction, or about 92 000 t of carbon dioxide a year from 2026, materially contributing to the alleviation of South Africa's electricity crisis. They will also enable socio-economic development for local communities and meet the requirements of the South African Mining Charter. Sibanye-Stillwater continues to pursue the balance of its 600 MW portfolio of renewable energy projects in its journey to carbon neutrality. "We continue to take meaningful strides toward our target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. These renewable energy projects will not only facilitate operational decarbonisation and aid in mitigating climate change but will also contribute significantly to sustaining the shared value creation of our South Africa operations and assist in addressing the South African electricity crisis. We continue to seek innovative energy solutions for our business and partners that align with our strategy," Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman stated.

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is going to play an important role in collaborating with NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in their quest to reintroduce humans to the lunar surface. Construction is about to commence on a communication facility in Matjiesfontein. SANSA's Managing Director, Raoul Hodges, from the Astronomy Observatory, delved into the details of this collaboration in an interview with Biznews. He said it marked an exciting milestone for South Africa's contribution to space exploration. NASA recognised the technology, skills, and reputation of the country in providing and operating a ground station to support its Artemis program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Africa is to host a ground station for NASA to communicate with the Artemis lunar exploration programme at Matjiesfontein. This is great news for SANSA. Also a plug for the 2023 Sky Guide Southern Africa published by Penguin Random House / Struik Nature.

South Africa is to host a ground station for NASA to communicate with the Artemis lunar exploration programme at Matjiesfontein. This is great news for SANSA. Also a plug for the 2023 Sky Guide Southern Africa published by Penguin Random House / Struik Nature.

Matjiesfontein - a real Karoo "Hidden Gem".A bit about the N1 from Cape Town to get there - and then we concentrate on the town of Matjiesfontein. The history, some of the characters, the buildings and the attractions.100 reasons to spend a night or two at The Lord Milner Hotel.Episode in English.This is a recording of a radio show - Radio EcohealthThe Road Trip SA app is available for download

Matjiesfontein - a real Karoo "Hidden Gem".A bit about the N1 from Cape Town to get there - and then we concentrate on the town of Matjiesfontein. The history, some of the characters, the buildings and the attractions.100 reasons to spend a night or two at The Lord Milner Hotel.Episode in English.This is a recording of a radio show - Radio EcohealthThe Road Trip SA app is available for download

Wir haben die heißen Temperaturen zum Anlass genommen und haben uns auf einen doch eher heißen Kontinent begeben, und zwar nach Afrika! Die Legende um ein Geisterschiff sowie ein heimgesuchtes Dorf haben wir in dieser Folge für euch. Quellen The Flying Dutchman https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/ghost-ship-the-mysterious-flying-dutchman/ https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/the-legend-of-the-flying-dutchman-the-ghost-ship-of-the-cape/ Matjiesfontein https://www.matjiesfontein.com/pages/about/ https://kangelalife.com/matjiesfontein/ https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-stories/ghosts-wedding-matjiesfontein/ https://morbidlybeautiful.com/matjiesfontein/

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My guest on people of note this week, is the author and academic Dr Dean Allen, whose new , Empire War and Cricket in South Africa, traces the story of Matjiesfontein and of James Douglas Logan, Dr Dean has produced a remarkable book with fascinating archival photographs of the early days of Logan, in Matjiesfontein and about the unbelievable origins of cricket in South Africa. PON this Sunday just after 6pm news and again on Thursday at midday brought to you by Pieter Toerien Productions,

My guest on people of note this week, is the author and academic Dr Dean Allen, whose new , Empire War and Cricket in South Africa, traces the story of Matjiesfontein and of James Douglas Logan, Dr Dean has produced a remarkable book with fascinating archival photographs of the early days of Logan, in Matjiesfontein and about the unbelievable origins of cricket in South Africa. PON this Sunday just after 6pm news and again on Thursday at midday brought to you by Pieter Toerien Productions,

The Western Cape could soon be hosting a communications centre that would help humanity make its next giant leap into space. The area around Matjiesfontein has been identified as a possible location for a deep space ground station.

'n Ruimte-grondstasie gaan by Matjiesfontein in die Wes-Kaap opgerig word; en President Cyril Ramaphosa sê kerke wat die inperkingsmaatreëls oortree sal gesluit word.

BizNews — The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has entered into a partnership with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to host a Deep Space Ground Station. The station, based in Matjiesfontein in the Western Cape, will support deep space human flight missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. SANSA Managing Director Raoul Hodges spoke to Biznews from the Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, saying they were "over the moon" about the prospect of working with NASA again. - Linda van Tilburg

BizNews — The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has entered into a partnership with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to host a Deep Space Ground Station. The station, based in Matjiesfontein in the Western Cape, will support deep space human flight missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. SANSA Managing Director Raoul Hodges spoke to Biznews from the Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, saying they were "over the moon" about the prospect of working with NASA again. - Linda van Tilburg

Sometimes taking a detour can show you an entire world you did not know existed. That is what happens to reporter Lars Overland, who drives into a Karoo ghost town on his way to somewhere else and ends up chasing ghosts through a sleepless night. This story is about the small town of Matjiesfontein in the Karoo. It is a story where the desert wind blows, and the lines between the past and the present, reality and dream are blurred.

The Lord Milner Hotel appears to be a mash-up of old Victorian London and a medieval castle. The hotel is located in Matjiesfontein on the Grand Karoo in South Africa and sits along national highway N1 that links Cape Town to Johannesburg. The hotel is lauded as a tranquil escape, but some parts of the hotel seem to be disturbed. Could there be spirits at unrest in this historic old building? The Moment in Oddity features red haired breast feeding and This Day in History features the Massacre at Chios. Compelling picture and video included in show notes today! Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com The show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/03/hgb-podcast-37-lord-milner-hotel.html