11 Early childhood development (ECD) centres in Philippi are being driven to closure as criminal groups intensify extortion schemes, demanding thousands of rand in so-called “protection fees” while threatening staff and disrupting operations.
Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Philippi uncovered a series of significant finds during the 2025 summer excavation season, including a large marble lion sculpture and fragments of Latin inscriptions containing the word “Philip.”.
The lion of Philippi... A striking, large-scale marble lion, with its detailed mane and head turned in a noble pose, has emerged from the earth at Philippi, Greece ... The Philippi lion at a monumental fountain. The Philippi fountain ... Philippi.