IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor Kardashian can live without the cash but the tiny award still makes the whole verdict look weak. Europe museum robberies turn increasingly violent, Europol says — Aug 24, 2026Europol reports a shift in European museum robberies toward more violent, high-risk methods and targets, with thieves focusing on precious metals, gemstones, and culturally significant artifacts, including the Louvre heist. The trend includes ad-hoc, social-media–recruited groups and even cross-network participation, using tools like sledgehammers, explosives, and firearms to breach venues and intimidate staff.
Mkhwanazi, Witness K Granted R5,000 BailPolitics — Jul 21, 2026Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused, Witness K, were granted R5,000 bail each in connection with the alleged 2023 theft of precious stones worth about R15 million, with their cases adjourned to 25 August. The charges include conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery with aggravating circumstances and fraud, and Witness K also testified at the Madlanga Commission about the planning of the heist, while Mkhwanazi faces other unrelated legal matters.
