Summary Gr 12 Consumer Studies Final 2026 Summarised by Juffrou Ansie

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These notes have been compiled using the following articles from: NSS/ SACAI NOV 2023, NSS/ SACAI NOV 2024 & NSS/ SACAI NOV 2025.


This information and these answers come from the memoranda (there are more
possible answers). Some questions in the examination require you to write your answer
in paragraph format. In these notes, the answers are presented in point form so that you
can learn and memorise them more easily. Use the points to write a flowing paragraph.

To make optimal use of this document, you must learn/revise the study notes for Terms
1 and 2 and the Prelim Examination, contact to purchase
the full year package.

Note: The examination requires you to write your answer in paragraph format. In
these notes, the answers are presented in point form so that you can learn and
memorise them more easily. Use the points to write a flowing paragraph.

Purpose of this document:
• To be your complete revision guide for the 2026 Final Exam.
• To show you which topics have already been covered in Term 1/Term 2 and Term 3
and where you can review them.
• To include new content and case studies from the Final papers 2023/2024/2025
for you.
• To make sure you don't miss any possible exam question.

Good luck: Juffrou Ansie


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Contents
THE CONSUMER ...................................................................................................... 3
Sustainable- & Renewable Energy .......................................................................... 3
Validity of an Exemption Clause ............................................................................. 6
Consumer Price Index / CPI ................................................................................... 7
Service Delivery .................................................................................................... 8
FOOD AND NUTRITION .......................................................................................... 10
Risks of Osteoporosis ......................................................................................... 10
HIV/AIDS and Undernutrition ............................................................................... 10
Food Irradiation & Food Safety ............................................................................. 11
Dairy/Milk Allergy vs Dairy/Milk Intolerance .......................................................... 11
Healthy Red Blood Cells and the Prevention of Anaemia........................................ 12
Risk of Obesity ................................................................................................... 12
CLOTHING............................................................................................................. 14
Sustainable Wardrobe and Carbon Footprint ........................................................ 14
Environmental And Economic Impact of Clothing and Textiles. .............................. 16
Formal Work Attire for an Evening Event ............................................................... 16
Counterfeit Clothing ........................................................................................... 17
HOUSING .............................................................................................................. 18
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ............................................................................................. 23
Quality Control and Sustainable Profitability ........................................................ 23
Customer Importance......................................................................................... 24
Entrepreneurship and the South African Economy................................................. 24
The Increase of Production Costs ........................................................................ 25
Space and Production ......................................................................................... 26
Selling Price Calculation ..................................................................................... 26
Online Retail ...................................................................................................... 27
Stock Control ..................................................................................................... 28
Supporting Local Businesses............................................................................... 29




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Short Questions

Moving costs A hidden cost the prospective buyer of a house must be
aware of
Credit contract An agreement between a financial provider and a
consumer.
Deeds office fees Charged for registering the mortgage bond.
Renewable energy Sources of energy that are easily replaced and are less
harmful to the environment.
Reheat food This practice shows the most sustainable use of
electricity when a microwave oven is used.
The headline The key principle in designing an advertising pamphlet to
attract attention.
Cash flow projection The function to assist with efficient planning for a
business



THE CONSUMER
Sustainable- & Renewable Energy
Revise: Term 2 Notes/June Exam Notes & Prelim Exam Notes

Solar Power vs Wind Power. @SACAI November 2023

Compare solar power and wind power in terms of availability and pollution.

Solar Power Wind Power




Availability Available when the sun Some areas have very little
shines / dependent on the wind / if the wind does not
number of hours the sun blow, there is no power / power
shines. is only generated when the
wind blows.

Pollution No noise pollution / no Can be noisy / causes noise
pollution. pollution.

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