# Social Sciences Grade 9 Past Papers & Memos (2026–2010)

> Free Grade 9 Social Sciences past papers and memos, newest first: November EC 2016 and November EC 2014. 37 PDFs from 2010 to 2026, free to read online.

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers
- Updated: 2026-10-30
- Files: 37
- Memos: 17
- Years: 2010–2026

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## Social Sciences Grade 9 2026 papers and memos

Also called Social Science. Afrikaans: Sosiale Wetenskappe Graad 9 vraestelle en memorandums.

Free to read online, with up to 20 free downloads a month without an account.

### November Mock Exam 2026

- [Paper 1: Question paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9-social-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper-paper-1-geography/eb11484d-a41b-4f61-af98-953cffb38c44)
- [Paper 1: Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9-social-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-memorandum-paper-1-geography/a93cbcad-58b5-4391-a64d-0a545bbb7c39)
- [Paper 2: Question paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9-social-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper-paper-2-history/2fc54a40-7007-45c9-a85e-3aa08a160b57)
- [Paper 2: Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9-social-sciences-2026-november-mock-exam-memorandum-paper-2-history/162feceb-8aa8-4498-8485-a4c46dd166ac)
- [November Mock Exam 2026 page](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2026/november-mock-exam)

## Social Sciences Grade 9 2016 papers and memos

### November EC 2016

- [Other files: Question paper · Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/soc-sc-eng-hist-gr9-qp-nov-2016/6f7d4bf5-c1d9-4221-83a7-cf002e4e9f81)
- [Other files: Question paper · Eng (2)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/social-sciences-geo-gr9-qp-nov2016-eng/97e2f2c6-40dd-48e6-b87c-d12e63e11e55)
- [Other files: Question paper · Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/soc-sc-afr-hist-gr9-qp-nov-2016/88e2eebd-0ca6-44a2-ac8b-19392e40467f)
- [Other files: Question paper · Afr (2)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/social-sciences-geo-gr9-qp-nov2016-afr/434a9c9f-e16d-4e5c-b4a5-72081f472b9d)
- [Other files: Memo · Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/soc-sc-eng-hist-gr9-memo-nov-2016/c69f06f4-1ff1-4c59-af3b-e4bb4d255067)
- [Other files: Memo · Eng (2)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/social-sciences-geo-gr9-memo-nov2016-eng/5b86ffd9-62f6-4599-a238-80b6a332ece0)
- [Other files: Memo · Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/soc-sc-afr-hist-gr9-memo-nov-2016/6ecbcd8f-c38f-41e0-97f3-67d619b2d380)
- [Other files: Memo · Afr (2)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/social-sciences-geo-gr9-memo-nov2016-afr/4dbe9b75-8912-4797-91fc-b19ce737df06)
- [November EC 2016 page](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2016/november-ec)

## Older years

### 2014

- [November EC 2014](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2014/november-ec)

### 2013

- [November EC 2013](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2013/november-ec)

### 2012

- [November EC 2012](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2012/november-ec)

### 2011

- [November EC 2011](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2011/november-ec)

### 2010

- [November EC 2010](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2010/november-ec)
- [June Common 2010](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-9/social-sciences/past-papers/2010/june-common)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where do the Grade 9 Social Sciences past papers come from?

The question papers and memorandums are published by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the provincial education departments for NSC, June, trial (preparatory) and supplementary exams.

### Which years are available?

Grade 9 Social Sciences papers from 2010 to 2026 — 37 files in total, including November EC, June Common. Open a year folder to see every session.

### Are memos included?

Yes. 17 memorandums are listed alongside the question papers, so you can mark your own work. Where a memo was never released, the paper is listed on its own.

### Can I download Social Sciences papers for free?

Yes. Every paper is free to read online, and you get up to 20 free downloads a month without an account. Sign up free for unlimited downloads and to track what you’ve completed.

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