# History Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2016 Memo (English)

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- Year: 2016
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                   HISTORY P2

                                NOVEMBER 2016

                                 MEMORANDUM

MARKS: 150

                       This memorandum consists of 25 pages.

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1.     SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

1.1  The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based questions:
   Cognitive                                                      Weighting of
                                  Historical skills
    Levels                                                         questions
                • Extract evidence from sources
                • Selection and organisation of relevant              30%
 LEVEL 1
                   information from sources                           (15)
                • Define historical concepts/terms
                • Interpretation of evidence from sources
                                                                      40%
 LEVEL 2        • Explain information gathered from sources
                                                                      (20)
                • Analyse evidence from sources
                • Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources
                • Engage with sources to determine its
                   usefulness, reliability, bias and limitations      30%
 LEVEL 3        • Compare and contrast interpretations and            (15)
                   perspectives presented in sources and draw
                   independent conclusions

1.2    The information below indicates how source-based questions are assessed:
       • In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any
          other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples.
       • In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the requirements
          of the question have been addressed.
       • In the marking guideline, the requirements of the question (skills that need to
          be addressed) as well as the level of the question are indicated in italics.

1.3    Assessment procedures for source-based questions
       • Use a tick () for each correct answer.
       • Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2 x 2) which translates to two reasons
          and is given two marks each ();
          (1 x 2) which translates to one reason and is given two marks ()
       • If a question carries 4 marks then indicate by placing 4 ticks ()

       Paragraph question
       Paragraphs are to be assessed globally (holistically). Both the content and
       structure of the paragraph must be taken into account when awarding a mark. The
       following steps must be used when assessing a response to a paragraph question:
       • Read the paragraph and place a bullet (.) at each point within the text where
            the candidate has used relevant evidence to address the question.
       • Re-read the paragraph to evaluate the extent to which the candidate has been
            able to use relevant evidence to write a paragraph.

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        •    At the end of the paragraph indicate the ticks (√) that the candidate has been
             awarded for the paragraph; as well as the level (1,2, or 3) as indicated in the
             holistic rubric and a brief comment e.g.
       ___________ . __________________________ . _________________________
       _____________________________________________ . _________________
       √√√√√
       Level 2
       Used mostly relevant evidence to write a basic paragraph

       •     Count all the ticks for the source-based question and then write the mark on the
             right hand bottom margin e.g. 32
                                              50
       •     Ensure that the total mark is transferred accurately to the front/back cover of
             the answer script.

2.     ESSAY QUESTIONS

2.1    The essay questions require candidates to:
       • Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent manner. They
          need to select, organise and connect the relevant information so that they are
          able to present a reasonable sequence of facts or an effective argument to
          answer the question posed. It is essential that an essay has an introduction, a
          coherent and balanced body of evidence and a conclusion.

2.2    Marking of essay questions
       • Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided by the
          textbooks in use at the particular centre.
       • Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion than
          those included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay.
       • When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be
          credited for any other relevant answers.

2.3    Global assessment of the essay
       The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
       teacher to score the overall product as a whole, without scoring the component
       parts separately. This approach encourages the learner to offer an individual
       opinion by using selected factual evidence to support an argument. The learner will
       not be required to simply regurgitate ' facts' in order to achieve a high mark. This
       approach discourages learners from preparing ' model' answers and reproducing
       them without taking into account the specific requirements of the question. Holistic
       marking of the essay credits learners' opinions supported by evidence. Holistic
       assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise language
       inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:
       • The construction of argument
       • The appropriate selection of factual evidence to support such argument
       • The learner's interpretation of the question.

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2.4    Assessment procedures of the essay
       2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.
       2.4.2 During the reading of the essay ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
             introduction (indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline/memorandum),
             each of the main points/aspects that is properly contextualized (also
             indicated by bullets in the marking guideline/memorandum) and a relevant
             conclusion (indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline/memorandum) e.g.
             in an answer where there are 5 main points there will be 7 ticks.
       2.4.3 The following additional symbols can also be used:

               •     Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised

                                                   ^
               •     Wrong statement               _________________

               •     Irrelevant statement          |
                                                   |
                                                   |

               •     Repetition                    R

               •     Analysis                      A√

               •     Interpretation                I√

2.5    The matrix

       2.5.1 Use of the matrix in the marking of essays

       In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used.
       When assessing the essay note both the content and presentation. At the point of
       intersection of the content and presentation based on the seven competency
       levels, a mark should be awarded.

        (a)        The first reading of the essay will be to determine to what extent the
                   main aspects have been covered and to allocate the content level (on
                   the matrix).

                                                           C       LEVEL 4

        (b)        The second reading of the essay will relate to the level (on the matrix)
                   of presentation.

                                                           C       LEVEL 4
                                                           P       LEVEL 3

        (c)        Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.

                                                            C
                                                            P
                                                                    LEVEL 4
                                                                    LEVEL 3      }26
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GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF ESSAYS: TOTAL MARKS: 50

                          LEVEL 7            LEVEL 6             LEVEL 5          LEVEL 4            LEVEL 3              LEVEL 2             LEVEL 1
PRESENTATION              Very well          Very well           Well planned     Planned and        Shows some           Attempts to         Little or no
                          planned and        planned and         and              constructed an     evidence of a        structure an        attempt to
                          structured         structured          structured       argument.          planned and          answer.             structure the
                          essay.             essay.              essay.           Evidence is        constructed          Largely             essay.
                          Good synthesis     Developed a         Attempts to      used to some       argument.            descriptive, or
                          of information.    relevant line of    develop a        extent to          Attempts to          some attempt at
                          Developed an       argument.           clear            support the line   sustain a line of    developing a line
                          original, well     Evidence used       argument.        of argument        argument.            of argument. No
CONTENT                   balanced and       to defend the       Conclusion       Conclusions        Conclusions not      attempt to draw
                          independent line   argument.           drawn from       reached based      clearly supported    a conclusion
                          of argument with   Attempts to draw    the evidence     on evidence.       by evidence.
                          the use of         an independent      to support the
                          evidence,          conclusion from     line of
                          sustained and      the evidence to     argument.
                          defended the       support the line
                          argument           of argument.
                          throughout.
                          Independent
                          conclusion is
                          drawn from
                          evidence to
                          support the line
                          of argument.
LEVEL 7
Question has been
fully answered.
Content selection
fully relevant to line      47–50              43–46
of argument.

LEVEL 6
Question has been
answered.
Content selection           43–46              40–42             38–39
relevant to the line of
argument.

LEVEL 5
Question answered
to a great extent.
Content adequately          38–39              36–37             34–35              30–33              28–29
covered and
relevant.

LEVEL 4
Question is
recognisable in
answer.
Some omissions or
                                                                 30–33              28–29              26–27
irrelevant content
selection.

LEVEL 3
Content selection
does relate to the
question, but does
not answer it, or does                                                              26–27              24–25                20–23
not always relate to
the question.
Omissions in
coverage.

LEVEL 2
Question
inadequately
addressed.
                                                                                                       20–23                18–19              14–17
Sparse content.

LEVEL 1
Question
inadequately
addressed or not at                                                                                                        14 –17               0–13
all. Inadequate or
irrelevant content.

*Guidelines for allocating a mark for Level 1:
•      Question not addressed at all / totally irrelevant content / no attempt to structure the essay =                                        0
•      Answer includes basic and generally irrelevant information; no attempt to structure the essay =                                         1–6
•      Question inadequately addressed and vague; little attempt to structure the essay               =                                        7–13
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SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1:          HOW DID THE PHILOSOPHY OF BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS
                     INFLUENCE THE SOWETO UPRISING OF 1976?
1.1
1.1.1        [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 1A – L1]
             • A philosophy that advocated self-confidence, assertiveness and pride
                among black South Africans
             • A philosophy propagated by Steve Biko and other activists for black South
                Africans to be independent of other races regarding the struggle for
                equality and justice
              • Any other relevant response                                  (any 1 x 2)          (2)
1.1.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
              • It is a fact of history that the 16 June 1976 occurred under the direct
                influence of the Black Consciousness Movement, its ideology and its
                leadership
              • On 28 May 1976 the South African Students' Movement, a student
                component of the BCM held its General Students Council meeting where
                the issue of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction was discussed
                                                                                (2 x 1)           (2)
1.1.3        [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
              • The issue of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction                   (1 x 2)       (2)
1.1.4        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
              • Seth Mazibuko: showed leadership by mobilising the prefects of the
                 schools to speak with one voice regarding the rejection of Afrikaans as a
                 medium of instruction at schools located in Soweto; leader of SASM in
                 Soweto
              • Tsietsi Mashinini: was an influential leader by calling for mass
                 demonstration on 16 June 1976 and he was also responsible for the
                 formation of an Action Committee that led the Soweto uprising; leader of
                 SASM in Soweto
              • Any other relevant response                                         (2 x 2)       (4)
1.2
1.2.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
             • Mathematics
             • History
             • Geography                                                            (3 x 1)       (3)
1.2.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
             • The apartheid government did not care about the challenges that black
                 students/pupils faced regarding the use of the Afrikaans language
             • The government wanted to show the students that it had powers to decide
                 on any school policy because the money to run schools came from
                 government
             • The apartheid government did not find young black South African students
                 as a threat
             • The apartheid government underestimated the power of black South
                 African students
             • Any other relevant response                                         (2 x 2)        (4)

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1.2.3        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
             • The students wanted to show their anger and opposition to the use of
                 Afrikaans as a medium of instruction
             • To mobilise more learners to participate in mass action
             • To show the apartheid government that they were brave enough to face
                 the might of the oppressive apartheid system
             • The students wanted to draw the attention of the country and the world to
                 the negative impact that Bantu Education had on black South African
                 students
             • Any other relevant response                                   (any 1 x 2)           (2)

1.3          [Determining the usefulness of evidence in either Source 1A or 1B – L3]
                Candidates could choose either SOURCE 1A or SOURCE 1B

                 SOURCE 1A
             •   The source provides specific historical dates that were crucial for the
                 planning and organisation of the march in Soweto
             •   The source has valuable information on the role of leading figures such as
                 Don [Tsietsi] Mashinini, Seth Malibu, etc. in the planning stages of the
                 Soweto uprising
             •   The source clearly shows that the philosophy of Black Consciousness
                 influenced the students of Soweto to take action against Bantu Education
             •   Any other relevant response

               SOURCE 1B
             • The source is an eyewitness account of the events that unfolded on 16
               June 1976
             • The source vividly describes the key historical events that occurred on 16
               June 1976 that led to the uprising particularly the role of SASM
             • The source gives information about the slogans that students used during
               the protest on 16 June 1976
             • The source gives information about the role of white police officers
             • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2)        (4)

1.4

1.4.1        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
             • The police reacted with lethal/brutal force during the Soweto uprising
             • The trauma and pain experienced by Antoinette Pieterson and Mbuyisa
                 Makhubu
             • The bravery and compassion of Mbuyisa Makhubu
             • The solidarity of black South African students
             • The pain and trauma that black South African students experienced during
                 the Soweto uprising
             • Any other relevant response                                           (2 x 2)       (4)

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1.4.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
              • The photograph shows how callous and brutal the apartheid regime was in
                 treating black South African children
              • The photograph to the further condemnation of the apartheid government
              • It increased solidarity among black South African students in the struggle
                 against oppression
              • It symbolised the struggle of black South African students against
                 Afrikaans as a medium of instruction
              • It shows the bravery of black South African students against the apartheid
                 regime
              • Any other relevant response                                        (2 x 2)        (4)

1.5.         [Comparison of evidence from Sources 1B and 1C – L3]
             • Source 1B outlines how the learners of Soweto responded to the conduct
                of the police while Source 1C shows the reaction of Antoinette Pieterson
                and Mbuyisa Makhubu to the killing of Hector Pieterson/the consequences
                of the police's action
             • Source 1B refers to the death of the learners on 16 June 1976 and the
                assistance given to the wounded learners while Source 1C shows Mbuyisa
                Makhubu carrying the lifeless body of Hector Pieterson
             • Source 1B describes the events in the morning of 16 June 1976 while
                Source 1C shows the photograph taken on the morning of 16 June 1976
             • Source 1B describes the grief that Antoinette Pieterson experienced while
                Source 1C shows the grief that Antoinette Pieterson experienced
             • Any other relevant response                                    (any 2 x 2)         (4)

1.6

1.6.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
              • Government closed down the schools
              • Put the South African military on alert
              • With extreme force and repression                                  (2 x 1)        (2)

1.6.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
              • Where the government erected buildings
              • Granted subsidies
              • Paid teachers                                                      (3 x 1)        (3)

1.6.3        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
              • They did not have personal experiences of the effects of Bantu Education
                 and racial oppression
              • They viewed the uprising as a ploy/conspiracy by black South Africans to
                 overthrow the apartheid government (Communist onslaught)
              • They were not concerned about the lives of black South African children
              • White South African children were not oppressed and received better
                 quality education
              • The government wanted to defend the Afrikaans language policy
              • Any other relevant response                                        (1 x 2)        (2)

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 1.7    [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]

        Candidates could include the following aspects in their response

        • Black South African students became aware of the dangers of Bantu
          education (own knowledge)
        • Black South African students of Soweto demonstrated a sense of
          assertiveness when they challenged the language policy on 16 June 1976
          (Source 1B)
        • Black South African students acted independently of white South Africans
          (Source 1B)
        • Black South African students displayed unity and solidarity during the Soweto
          uprising (Sources 1B and 1C)
        • Black South African students and their parents took the initiative to challenge
          the apartheid regime and liberate themselves
        • Black South African students were fearless in challenging the apartheid
          regime (Source 1D and own knowledge)
        • SASM was a Black Consciousness inspired student organisation and was
          instrumental in the planning of the Soweto uprising (own knowledge)
        • Teachers were political activists during the Soweto uprising and were
          members of SASO who influenced black South African students about the
          ideas of Black Consciousness (own knowledge)
        • The Soweto uprising was in the main a struggle to liberate the minds of black
          South Africans against the indoctrination of Bantu education (own
          knowledge)
        • Any other relevant response

Use the following rubric to allocate marks:

               •      Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no or
                      little understanding of how the philosophy of Black             MARKS
LEVEL 1
                      Consciousness influenced the Soweto uprising of 1976.            0–2
               •      Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
               •      Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on
                      the topic, e.g. shows some understanding of how the
                                                                                      MARKS
LEVEL 2               philosophy of Black Consciousness influenced the
                                                                                       3–5
                      Soweto uprising of 1976.
               •      Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph.
               •      Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                      understanding of how the philosophy of Black
                                                                                      MARKS
LEVEL 3               Consciousness influenced the Soweto uprising of 1976.
                                                                                       6–8
               •      Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph
                      that shows an understanding of the topic.

                                                                                                    (8)
                                                                                                    [50]

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QUESTION 2:          WAS THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION (TRC)
                     SUCCESSFUL IN DEALING WITH THE INJUSTICES OF THE
                     PAST?

2.1
2.1.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
              • To bridge the divide (gap) between the oppressive National Party and the
                democratic South Africa                                          (1 x 2)                (2)

2.1.2        [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 2A – L1]
             • The perpetrators wanted to be pardoned for the political crimes that were
                committed against political activists e.g. Nokuthula Simelane
             • Forgiveness for political crimes that were committed during 1960 to 1994
             • Any other relevant response                                    (any 1 x 2)               (2)

2.1.3        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
              • Abduction
              • Torture
              • Disappearance
              • Murder                                                               (any 2 x 1)        (2)

2.1.4        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
             • Coetzee presented his evidence to protect the Soweto Intelligence Unit
                 (SIU) whereas Nimrod Veyi' s evidence was to expose the workings of the
                 SIU
             • Coetzee did not want to implicate the authorities who gave the instruction
                 for the murder of political activists and therefore wanted to conceal the
                 truth whereas Nimrod Veyi gave information about the location of the
                 remains of Nokuthula Simelane because he wanted amnesty
             • Any other relevant response                                         (2 x 2)              (4)

2.1.5        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
              • The Mpumalanga government erected a statue in honour of Nokuthula
                 Simelane as a reminder of the role she played in the liberation struggle
              • Mark Kaplan produced a documentary on the life and disappearance of
                 Nokuthula Simelane                                                   (2 x 2)           (4)

2.2
2.2.1        [Interpretation of evidence from a visual source from Source 2B – L2]
              • It shows Desmond Tutu and Alex Boraine investigating the atrocities that
                 were committed in South Africa
              • It was a difficult task to investigate all the atrocities that were committed
              • The skulls show the atrocities that were committed which the TRC
                 attempted to investigate
              • The names show the locations (places) where these atrocities were
                 committed which the TRC attempted to investigate
              • The names of the perpetrators (Niewoudt, Barnard) who committed
                 atrocities are shown which the TRC attempted to investigate
              • The messages convey that the TRC did not support retributive justice as
                 shown by the woman depicted in the source
             • Any other relevant response                                            (any 2 x 2)       (4)

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2.2.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
             (a)
             • The reference to Boipatong (happened on 17 June 1992) indicates the
                 location (place) where atrocities by hostel dwellers that left 45 people dead
                 (political crimes) were committed
             • Any other relevant response                                              (1 x 2)

             (b)
             • The reference to Niewoudt indicates the name of a perpetrator responsible
                 for atrocities (political crimes)
             • He was accused of the torture and murder of Steve Biko
             • Any other relevant response                                     (any 1 x 2)            (4)

2.2.3        [Evaluation of the usefulness from Source 2B – L3]
             This source is useful because:
              • It shows the TRC being led by Tutu and Boraine who attempted to
                investigate the atrocities that were committed during apartheid rule in
                South Africa
              • It identifies the major perpetrators responsible for these atrocities
                (apartheid crimes)
              • It highlights the places where atrocities (apartheid crimes) were committed
              • It implies that the TRC favoured restorative justice and not retributive
                justice
              • The TRC was overwhelmed by the number of cases it had to investigate
              • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2)         (4)

2.3

2.3.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
              • It would reveal what happened to her daughter
              • It would reveal who kidnapped / tortured / murdered / buried her daughter
                                                                                 (any 1 x 2)          (2)

2.3.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
              • Willem Helm Johannes Coetzee
              • Anton Pretorius
              • Frederick Barnard Mong
              • Msebenzi Timothy 'Vastrap' Radebe                                  (any 3 x 1)        (3)

2.3.3        [Quote evidence from Source 2C – L1]
              • Ernestina Simelane warned her daughter that 'the police were looking for
                her'
              • Ernestina Simelane told her daughter that 'the police wanted to arrest her'
              • Ernestina Simelane warned her daughter 'not to return home' (any 1 x 2)               (2)

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2.4          [Comparison of evidence from Sources 2A and 2C – L3]
             • Both Sources 2A and 2C highlight the intention of the Simelane family to
                find out the whereabouts of their daughter, Nokuthula
             • Both Sources 2A and 2C mention the involvement of the security branch
                policemen in the disappearance of Nokuthula
             • Both Sources 2A and 2C reveal that the murderers of Nokuthula who
                appeared before the TRC to apply for amnesty
             • Both Sources 2A and 2C mention that Nokuthula was in Swaziland
             • Both Sources 2A and 2C mention that Nokuthula was kidnapped, tortured
                and murdered
             • Any other relevant response                                  (any 2 x 2)             (4)

2.5
2.5.1        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
              • It was the first time in the history of South Africa since the TRC was
                 established and that the perpetrators would be prosecuted
              • It was the first time since the TRC made recommendations that the NPA
                 had responded in this manner
              • The NPA attempted to bring closure in this matter so that Nokuthula
                 Simelane's family will know the truth about their daughter's disappearance
              • Any other relevant response                                           (2 x 2)       (4)

2.5.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
              • Prosecution was recommended                                           (1 x 1)       (1)

2.6          [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources –
             L3]

             Candidates could include the following aspects in their response.

             Candidates should take a stand explaining whether the Truth and
             Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was successful in dealing with the
             injustices of the past

             SUCCESSFUL
             • TRC aimed to achieve restorative justice (own knowledge)
             • The TRC created a platform for victims and perpetrators to tell their stories
                (own knowledge)
             • In some cases perpetrators sought forgiveness and provided families with
                answers (own knowledge)
             • Perpetrators could apply for amnesty (Source 2A)
             • Reparations were minimal but were received by some victims (own
                knowledge)
             • Reparations helped victims regain their dignity (own knowledge)
             • The TRC was therefore viewed as successful as it contributed to nation
                building and reconciliation (own knowledge)
             • Any other relevant response

                                                    OR

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             UNSUCCESSFUL
             • No one took responsibility for the disappearance Nokuthula Simelane
               (Source 2A)
             • Perpetrators were not held responsible for their actions as they could
               apply for amnesty (Source 2A)
             • The TRC did not provide all the answers to those who had questions
               about the disappearance of their loved ones (Source 2C)
             • The TRC was regarded as a 'witch hunt' that opened old wounds (own
               knowledge)
             • The TRC did not achieve its aims to bring about reconciliation (own
               knowledge)
             • The government did not act on the recommendations of the TRC (Source
               2D)
             • The Simelane family's civil case forced the NPA to take action (Source 2D)
             • The NPA responded a year later by announcing the prosecution of the
               perpetrators (Source 2D)
             • Twenty years later the TRC is therefore viewed as unsuccessful in
               addressing the injustices of the past (own knowledge)
             • Any other relevant response

             Use the following rubric to allocate marks:

                           • Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows
                             no or little understanding of whether the Truth
                             and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was                  MARKS
             LEVEL 1
                             successful in addressing the injustices of the            0–2
                             past.
                           • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
                           • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
                             extent on the topic, e.g. shows an understanding
                             of whether the Truth and Reconciliation
                                                                                      MARKS
             LEVEL 2         Commission (TRC) was successful in addressing
                                                                                       3–5
                             the injustices of the past.
                           • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
                             paragraph.
                           • Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a
                             thorough understanding of whether the Truth
                             and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was
                                                                                      MARKS
             LEVEL 3         successful in addressing the injustices of the
                                                                                       6–8
                             past.
                           • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                             paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.

                                                                                                 (8)
                                                                                                 [50]

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                                        NSC – Memorandum

QUESTION 3:          HOW    DID   THE   IMPLEMENTATION    OF  STRUCTURAL
                     ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMMES (SAPs) BY INTERNATIONAL
                     FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AFFECT AFRICAN COUNTRIES?

3.1

3.1.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
             • The debt crises of the 1980s                                          (1 x 2)       (2)

3.1.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
             • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
             • World Bank                                                            (2 x 1)       (2)

3.1.3        [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 3A – L1]
             • Trade liberalisation refers to opening of developing countries' markets to
               foreign trade and investment / opening up Africa to western markets
             • Any other relevant response                                     (any 1 x 2)         (2)

3.1.4        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
             • Led to essential services being withheld from the poor
             • Led to a practice where only the rich were able to afford essential services
             • Led to retrenchments which could place a burden on the state to provide
                welfare
             • Led to the state absconding its responsibilities towards the poor
             • Higher interest rates
             • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2)       (4)

3.2

3.2.1        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
             • It forced governments to reduce subsidies for basic goods which hurt the
                poor
             • It destroyed economies of African countries
             • It increased the inequalities between the rich and the poor
             • It contributed to poverty and hunger in African countries
             • Any other relevant response                                  (any 2 x 2)            (4)

3.2.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
             • To print money
             • To borrow money
             • To reduce spending and increase revenues                              (3 x 1)       (3)

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                                        NSC – Memorandum

3.2.3        [Evaluation of the usefulness of Source 3B – L3]
             Candidates can state whether the information in the source is USEFUL
             to a greater extent or USEFUL to a lesser extent and substantiate their
             response with relevant evidence.

             USEFUL TO A GREAT EXTENT
             • It gives insight to the reasons why developing countries sought loans from
               the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
             • It gives insights into the reasons why the International Monetary Fund and
               the World Bank insisted on Structural Adjustment programmes
             • It gives insight to how Structural Adjustment Programmes affected the
               poor
             • Any other relevant response

                                                    OR

             USEFUL TO A LESSER EXTENT
             • This is only the view of the vice president of the World Bank on the
               reasons for the implementation of Structural Adjustment Programmes
             • The views on the reasons for the implementation of Structural Adjustment
               Programmes are not balanced as those that were actually affected were
               absent/not consulted
             • Any other relevant response                                    (any 2 x 2)          (4)

3.3          [Comparison of evidence from Sources 3A and 3B – L3]
             • Both Sources 3A and 3B highlight how the imposition of Structural
               Adjustment Plans influenced developing nations
             • Both Sources 3A and 3B highlight how governments had to reduce
               spending in order to qualify for loans from the International Monetary Fund
             • Both Sources 3A and 3B highlight the impact that the Structural
               Adjustment Plan had on the poor
             • Both Sources 3A and 3B highlight the increase of the prices of goods
             • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2)       (4)

3.4

3.4.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
             • In 1997 growth slowed to 0,4%
             • In 1998 per capita incomes fell by 0,8%
             • In 1999 the World Bank further projects a decline in growth/income
                 of 0,4%                                                    (3 x 1)                (3)

3.4.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
             • The debt burdens on Africa had increased substantially
             • Countries in Africa have shown a poor growth rate
             • The majority of the African population had failed to improve access to
                education, health care and basic needs
                                                                           (any 2 x 1)             (2)

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3.4.3        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]
             • Debt repayment consumes 4.3% of Sub Saharan Africa' s Gross National
                Product
             • The implementation of Structural Adjustment Plans had impoverished the
                economies of most African countries
             • Will be a sound economic practice because the repayment of loans are
                unrealistic as too much money left African countries
             • Will be a sound economic practice because these resources (money)
                could be used to grow the economy by a full percentage point
             • Africa had enormous debt and was impoverished
             • Any other relevant response                                   (any 2 x 2)                (4)

3.5

3.5.1        [Interpretation of information from Source 3D – L2]
             • The message questions the West's motives for the cancellation of the debt
                 of African countries
             • The source reminds the West of the economic exploitation of African
                 countries (colonial exploitation, enslavement and theft of Africa' s natural
                 resources)
             • The source shows the intolerance of the West towards the economic well-
                 being of Africa (The presentation of a certificate of ' debt cancellation' is of
                 little value because not all the debt was cancelled. Africa is still exploited
                 because of outstanding loan repayments, the interest rates on these loans
                 and neo-colonialism)
             • The source shows the arrogant attitude of the West towards the economic
                 well-being of Africa because caption wants Africa to forgive the
                 exploitation of the past. No mention is made of the current economic
                 exploitation of Africa by the West
             • Any other relevant response                                          (any 2 x 2)         (4)

3.5.2        [Interpretation of information from Source 3D – L2]
             (a)
              • The West is portrayed as countries that have benefitted from the economic
                 subjugation of African countries (West is portrayed as well fed, well
                 dressed, has access to medical care, spectacles, etc.)
              • The West is being portrayed as the countries who have control over the
                 economic well-being of Africans (the West is portrayed as bigger than
                 Africa)
              • Any other relevant response                                     (any 1 x 2)              (2)

             (b)
             • African countries are portrayed as countries who have suffered under the
                 exploitation of the West (The African in the cartoon seems to be under
                 nourished, weak and poverty stricken)
             • African countries are portrayed as being at the mercy of the West for their
                 economic well-being (Handing over of a certificate)
             • Any other relevant response                                    (any 1 x 2)                (2)

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3.6          [Interpretation,   evaluation   and   synthesis   of   evidence    from   relevant
             sources – L3]

             Candidates could include the following aspects in their response.

             • The debt crisis of the 1980s gave the West the opportunity to suppress
               African countries (Source 3A)
             • The World Bank and IMF imposed structural adjustment programmes on
               African countries who needed to borrow money to pay their debts
               (Source 3A)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes on African
               countries resulted in the privatisation of industries which resulted in
               government cutting spending and imposing user fees which affected poor
               countries (Source 3A)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes on African
               countries resulted in the interference of the internal affairs of Africa (labour
               laws that had to be adjusted to suit developed nations) (Source 3A)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes on African
               countries resulted in the IMF dictating the economic conditions in Africa
               (Source 3A)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes on African
               countries did not result in economic growth in African countries (Source 3C)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes on African
               countries resulted in more debt, no improvement in the health care and
               education of African citizens (Source 3C)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes in African
               countries resulted in the debt burden being consumed – 4,3% of sub-
               Saharan Africa' s GNP (Source 3C)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes show how the
               West benefited from the economic subjugation of Africa (Source 3D)
             • The implementation of structural adjustment programmes show how Africa
               suffered because of the economic subjugation of the West (Source 3D)
             • Any other relevant response

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                                      NSC – Memorandum

             Use the following rubric to allocate marks:

                         • Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no
                           or little understanding of how the implementation
                           of structural adjustment programmes (SAPs) by                MARKS
             LEVEL 1
                           international financial institutions affected African         0–2
                           countries.
                         • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
                         • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent
                           on the topic e.g. shows an understanding of how the
                           Implementation        of     structural      adjustment
                                                                                        MARKS
             LEVEL 2       programmes (SAPs) by international financial
                                                                                         3–5
                           institutions affected African countries.
                         • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
                           paragraph.
                         • Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                           understanding of how the implementation of
                           structural adjustment programmes (SAPs) by
                                                                                        MARKS
             LEVEL 3       international financial institutions affected African
                                                                                         6–8
                           countries.
                         • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                           paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.

                                                                                                (8)
                                                                                                [50]

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                                   NSC – Memorandum

SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

QUESTION 4:          CIVIL RESISTANCE, 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA: THE CRISIS OF
                     APARTHEID IN THE 1980s

[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]

SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to explain to what extent PW Botha's attempt at reforming the policy
of 'grand' apartheid was met with mass internal resistance from grassroots community
organisations. Candidates need to argue how mass resistance was sustained which
eventually forced the apartheid government into negotiations with anti-apartheid
organisations.

MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
• Introduction: Candidates need to explain to what extent PW Botha's reforms were
   challenged by grassroots community organisations because they did not address
   the demands of the majority of South Africans. They should show how resistance
   led to the demise of 'grand' apartheid.

ELABORATION
• PW Botha's policies of 'Total Onslaught' and 'Total Strategy'
• Botha's attempts to reform apartheid (Abolition of Pass Laws; Legalisation of
   Trade Unions) by introducing the Tri-Cameral parliament in 1983
• The formation and response of UDF to the Tri-Cameral parliamentary system
• The first campaign of the UDF was 'Don't Vote Campaign' (discouraged
   'Coloureds' and Indians from voting in elections for the Tri-Cameral parliament;
   'Million Signature' Campaign against the Tri-Cameral parliament)
• The intensification of the internal resistance e.g. violent protests in the Vaal
   Triangle and elsewhere in South Africa
• The Vaal Civic Association organised rent boycotts (The Vaal townships
   embarked on rolling mass action; councillors were killed; schools went on
   boycotts)
• PW Botha declared successive states of emergencies in 1985 and 1986 to stem
   the opposition to apartheid but was unsuccessful
• The role of trade unions (The formation of COSATU was a turning point in the
   struggle for freedom and democracy; the African Food Canning Workers Union
   called for the first national strike)
• These strikes were aimed at improving the working conditions of workers which
   included political rights
• Consumer boycotts played a vital role in the fight against Apartheid (This affected
   the economy; declining economy impacted negatively on the white South Africans)
• Education struggles – Education Crisis Committee, COSAS and NUSAS launched
   the 'Education Charter Campaign', etc.
• The role of the End Conscription Campaign (White South African men resisted
   conscription into the army; Many white South African soldiers felt it was wrong to
   suppress township revolts)

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• The role of Black Sash (They opposed apartheid, gave humanitarian aid to victims
  of apartheid)
• The role of the SACC against the apartheid regime
• The role and impact of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) in resisting PW
  Botha's regime
• By the end of 1989 the country became ungovernable and the apartheid regime
  began negotiations with anti-apartheid organisations
• Any other relevant information

Conclusion: Candidates should sum up their argument with a relevant conclusion.             [50]

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