A Philippi farm fire has sent thick smoke over nearby homes since Sunday, leaving residents concerned and prompting safety advice from local officials, reports Cape {town} Etc. ‘The fire on Mr. Mongie’s farm in Olieboom Road Philippi is still raging,’ councillor Cllr Elton Jansen wrote in an official update on 10 March 2026, describing a complex operation where flames burn underneath … Continue reading Video: Thick smoke, Philippi farm fire blankets nearby homes