Philippi detectives are investigating a case of house robbery after a surprise birthday party in Browns Farm was targeted by armed suspects over the weekend - an incident captured on video that has since gone viral across social media platforms, reports Cape town Etc .
According to Western Cape police, the robbery took place on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at a home in Sixwayikati Street, Browns Farm, Philippi. Three unknown men allegedly arrived at the residence pretending to be guests attending the celebration.
Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that the suspects were greeted warmly and even hugged the victims before briefly leaving the house and returning with a firearm.
