Grade 12 Social and environmental responsibility

SECTION C QUESTION 6 Your response must consist of paragraphs, written in full sentences. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMUNITIES IN ENSURING SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING SOUTH AFRICA'S WATER SYSTEMS IN CRISIS Water systems across the country seem not to be effectively maintained, leading to the poor quality of water in most communities. The behaviour of communities has also been found to be one of the contributing factors that lead to water pollution. Intervention programmes intended to promote safe and healthy living also seem not to be sustainable. Most communities now seek to petition¹ local government for their urgent action in terms of the water crisis. Glossary: ¹petition: a formal written request, signed by many people, urging authorities in respect of a particular cause [Adapted from http://jamiat.org.za. Accessed on 09/01/2023.] Write paragraphs on the responsibility of communities in ensuring safe and healthy living environments. 6 (b) Analyse TWO ways in which communities could work together with local government to help protect water resources.

SECTION C QUESTION 6 Your response must consist of paragraphs, written in full sentences. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMUNITIES IN ENSURING SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING SOUTH AFRICA'S WATER SYSTEMS IN CRISIS Water systems across the country seem not to be effectively maintained, leading to the poor quality of water in most communities. The behaviour of communities has also been found to be one of the contributing factors that lead to water pollution. Intervention programmes intended to promote safe and healthy living also seem not to be sustainable. Most communities now seek to petition¹ local government for their urgent action in terms of the water crisis. Glossary: ¹petition: a formal written request, signed by many people, urging authorities in respect of a particular cause [Adapted from http://jamiat.org.za. Accessed on 09/01/2023.] Write paragraphs on the responsibility of communities in ensuring safe and healthy living environments. 6 (c) Critically discuss TWO ways in which to ensure the sustainability of intervention programmes that intend to promote safe and healthy living.

SECTION C QUESTION 5 Your response must consist of paragraphs, written in full sentences. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE Social and environmental responsibility or community service is the act of being accountable for one's actions and behaviour in a manner that benefits society at large. Through engaging in community service, the youth may also gain valuable employability skills. South African youth are well aware of their social responsibility towards society and through youth programmes, many young people are now empowered to take the initiative in making positive changes in their communities. [Adapted from www.hmjournals.com. Accessed on 19 July 2024.] Write paragraphs on social and environmental responsibility. 5 (a) Briefly state FOUR ways in which young people could promote safe and healthy living environments.

SECTION C QUESTION 5 Your response must consist of paragraphs, written in full sentences. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE Social and environmental responsibility or community service is the act of being accountable for one's actions and behaviour in a manner that benefits society at large. Through engaging in community service, the youth may also gain valuable employability skills. South African youth are well aware of their social responsibility towards society and through youth programmes, many young people are now empowered to take the initiative in making positive changes in their communities. [Adapted from www.hmjournals.com. Accessed on 19 July 2024.] Write paragraphs on social and environmental responsibility. 5 (b) Discuss in detail how participation in community service could help the youth to improve their employability skills.