Hannah Kriel

Hannah Kriel is a Cape Town-born journalist who chronicles the city’s evolving food scene—from Bo-Kaap spice routes to Constantia vineyards—for local and international outlets. When she’s not interviewing chefs or tracking the harvest on her grandparents’ Stellenbosch farm, you’ll find her surfing the Atlantic breaks she first rode as a schoolgirl.

Cape Town’s Hottest Tables: Where Summer Tastes Like Salt, Smoke and Midnight Vinyl

Cape Town's new restaurants are super exciting, offering amazing tastes from the ocean, farms, and even old recipes. Places like…

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Midnight Inferno on Jessica Street: Anatomy of a Cape Town Torching

A man, known as Reese, was found burning on a Cape Town street by a motorist, an "offsite punishment" by…

4 days ago

A Lighthouse in Lavender Hill: Cape Town’s Bold Answer to Male & LGBT+ Gender Violence

In Cape Town, a special house called “The Lighthouse in Lavender Hill” is a safe place for men and LGBTQ+…

4 days ago

Know Your Shield: How Every South African Can Force the Police to Act

This guide shows South Africans how to make the police help them. It teaches you to speak clearly, record everything,…

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A 44-Page Mirror: How the Western Cape Locked the School Door on Its Own Children

The Western Cape's school system is broken, leaving thousands of children without a place to learn. Old computer rules and…

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Cape Flames, Cape Hearts: A Day Inside the Newlands Fire Fest

The Newlands Fire Fest was a super cool day where everyone came together to help fight wildfires! People saw big…

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A Story Still Spinning: How Paul Adams’ Unlikely Action Is Rewriting Township Cricket

Paul Adams, with his quirky bowling style, is not just a cricket legend; he's sparking a revolution in township cricket!…

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From Cardboard to Contracts: Rewriting Cape Town’s Homelessness Playbook with Trauma-Smart, Step-Up Housing

Cape Town's homeless shelters are like a 'trap,' keeping people stuck instead of helping them find real homes. They offer…

4 days ago

Muizenberg 2025: Where Surf Meets Scaffold

Muizenberg Beach is like a big outdoor workshop right now, with cranes and building everywhere. But don't worry, they're making…

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Lighting the Dark: How Cape Town Is Fighting to Keep Delft’s Streets Bright After Sunset

Cape Town is fighting hard to keep the lights on in Delft, a township where darkness invites trouble. Thieves are…

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The Heartbeat of Athlone: How a 2.2 km Strip Will Rewrite Cape Town’s Mobility Future

Cape Town is revamping a super busy 2.2 km road called Turfhall, the first big change since 1973! They're adding…

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Summer Preparations: City Energy Teams Overhaul Substations in Anticipation of Peak Season

The city's energy teams are getting ready for summer by cleaning up important power stations. This helps keep the lights…

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Envisioning a Safer Cape Town: A Festive Season of Unity and Innovation

Cape Town is stepping up its game to keep everyone safe during the festive season! With the help of over…

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Cape Town’s Composting Crusade: Turning Household Waste Into Urban Renewal

Cape Town is leading a green revolution by giving compost bins to households with gardens, turning food scraps and yard…

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Silent Waters, Unseen Battles: Confronting Illegal Fishing in Cape Town’s Urban Dams

Cape Town’s urban dams like Rosendal look peaceful but face hidden dangers from illegal fishing. Discarded lines and hooks can…

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A Journey Through Taste and Terroir

SecretEats is an exciting dining experience where guests enjoy a surprise fourcourse meal crafted by a hidden chef, paired with…

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