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IJS News, March 2025

Breaking Departmental Barriers in Justice Delivery

1. Breaking Departmental Barriers in Justice Delivery: SAPS IPM Showcase - Mitchells Plain - Western Cape
   This month, we are shining a light on a significant step further for South Africa’s justice system. For years, justice stakeholders such as the South African Police Service (SAPS), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Departments of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD), Correctional Services, and Social Development have, for the longest time, worked in isolation, a move which was characterised by paperwork and outdated processes.
   
   But now, thanks to the Integrated Justice System (IJS), these departments have already started to work together like never before. The result? Faster case management, fewer delays, and better protection for vulnerable groups, especially children. Our cover story titled: Breaking Departmental Barriers in Justice Delivery, takes a closer look at how the IJS is making this possible. At the centre of this effort is the Integrated Person Management (IPM) solution, a tool that is changing the way justice is delivered.
   
   In simple terms, IPM helps police officers and justice officials work more efficiently and in a collaborative manner. For example, when one is arrested, the system collects biometric data (such as fingerprints) of the arrested individual and then checks it against multiple government databases in real time. This includes records from the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO), and the Child Protection Register. This means officers can quickly see if a suspect has a criminal history, any outstanding warrants, or if they are listed on a child protection register; all without piles of paperwork or phone calls to other departments. It is a small change with a big impact: fewer delays, fewer mistakes, and more time to focus on what really matters, serving the public.
2. Technology Spotlight: SAPS Modernises Criminal Justice with Integrated Person Management System
3. SAPS Integrated Person Management National Roll-out
4. IJS Enterprise Architecture Launches New Service Portfolio
5. Technology And Rehabilitation Holistically Help Reintegrate Children in Conflict with the Law
6. The Future of Treatment Centres: A Digital Approach
7. Court Online Goes Live: Western Cape High Court
8. Building a Secure IJS Ecosystem: Cybersecurity Imperatives for Transformation and Modernisation
9. Public Access to the National Register of Sex Offenders (NRSO) Delayed by Legal Review
   
10. IJS Pilots Project Portfolio Office: Enhancing Governance and Project Management
11. Integrated Justice System Sets Strategic Direction for MTEF 2025/26
12. IJS In Pictures (Strategic Planning)
13. Reflecting on Human Rights Day: 31 Years of Democracy and Justice

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