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Media statement: Draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for Public Comment
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Source domain: treasury.gov.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
This is a media statement issued by South Africa’s National Treasury announcing the publication of a draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for public comment. The statement explains the rationale for the policy, citing gaps in financial and digital literacy that affect customers’ ability to use financial products safely and confidently. It invites public comments until 15 May 2026 and notes that virtual stakeholder workshops will be held, with details to follow. The statement also says the draft policy will inform revisions to the National Consumer Financial Education Strategy (NCFES) and its Implementation Plan.
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public consultationClosed
Public comment on the draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy
You can submit comments on the draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy to National Treasury by email.
- Who it is for
- members of the public who want to comment on the draft policy
- How to act on it
- Email your comments to financialeducation.policy@treasury.gov.za.
- Closes
- 15 May 2026
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Comments on the draft policy are invited until 15 May 2026 and can be sent to: financialeducation.policy@treasury.gov.za.
stakeholder workshopOngoing
Virtual stakeholder workshops on the draft policy
National Treasury will host virtual stakeholder workshops on the draft policy; further details will be communicated later.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders who will participate in workshops on the draft policy
- How to act on it
- Wait for further details communicated in due course about the virtual stakeholder workshops.
The document's recorded date is 15 May 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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The National Treasury will also host virtual stakeholder workshops on the draft policy. Further details will be communicated in due course.
Key Takeaways
- Draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy published for public comment
- Issued by National Treasury
- Date of issue: 10 April 2026
- Public comments deadline: 15 May 2026
- Email for comments: financialeducation.policy@treasury.gov.za
- Virtual stakeholder workshops to be hosted (details later)
- Purpose: strengthen financial literacy/capability and improve financial well-being
- Will inform revision of NCFES and its Implementation Plan
- National Treasury
- National Consumer Financial Education Strategy (NCFES)
Dates
Closing Date
15 May 2026