The Ombud Council is excited to be joining Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA) from 25 – 31 August 2025 with exciting activities to make sure that consumers are empowered to make informed financial decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and build a secure future. This year’s theme: “Smart Money: Financial Foundations for a Resilient Future.”
Highlights of our exciting range of activities:
- YouTube Series: Catch us on Let’s talk Finances with Tarie – streaming 10am daily
- Money Management & Debt Counselling Webinar: hosted by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) – 26 August, don’t miss it!
- Zoom Sessions: With Beyond the CV Podcast with Mpendulo Sibiya
- Knowledge sharing Sessions: With Charter Academy – 26 August
- Mall Activations: in Soshanguve, Kagiso and Hammanskraal with the financial ombuds we oversee (National Financial Ombud (NFO), Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud), and the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA)) and the National Credit Regulator (NCR) – 28–30 August, let’s meet in person!
These initiatives aim to promote knowledge of financial redress, financial literacy, empower customers, and encourage proactive financial behaviour across South Africa.
MSWSA is an annual national financial education campaign by the National Treasury, in partnership with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC), designed to raise awareness and empower South Africans with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed financial decisions.
It’s all about building financial confidence, making smart money moves, and safeguarding your future.
Mark your calendars, join the activities, and follow the conversation on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X) using #MSWSA2025, #MSWSA25.
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