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A Johannesburg father lost his urgent bid to force Standard Bank Insurance Brokers and Liberty Group to pay school fees from his insurance policy after the High Court ruled debt protection cover is not savings.

The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) places consumer guidance at the heart of Money Smart Week 2025, offering practical tips to help South Africans protect themselves from financial harm, manage insurance responsibly, and strengthen financial resilience.