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SENIOR CERTIFICATE/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
HISTORY P2
NOVEMBER 2020
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 150
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History Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2020 Memo (English)
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
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 information 30%
Level 1
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.
When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be
credited for any other relevant answers.
Learners are expected to take a stance when answering 'to what extent'
questions in order for any marks to be awarded.
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 √√√√
COMMENT
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.
2.3 Global assessment of the essay
The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than assessing the main points of
the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original
argument by using relevant evidence to support the line of argument. The learner
will not be required to simply regurgitate content (facts) in order to achieve a level
7 (high mark). This approach discourages learners from preparing essays and
reproducing them without taking the specific requirements of the question into
account. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions that are supported
by evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise
language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:
The learner's interpretation of the question
The appropriate selection of factual evidence (relevant content selection)
The construction of an argument (planned, structured and has an independent
line of argument)
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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 (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline), the
main aspects/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument
(which is indicated by bullets in the marking guideline) and a relevant
conclusion (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline).
For example in an essay where there are five (5) main points there could be
about seven (7) ticks.
2.4.3 Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay.
P Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of
argument/making a major point.
Each paragraph should include a point that sustains the major point
(line of argument) that was made in the introduction.
E Explanation: The candidate should explain in more detail what the
main point is about and how it relates to the question posed (line of
argument).
E Example: The candidates should answer the question by selecting
content that is relevant to the line of argument. Relevant examples
should be given to sustain the line of argument.
L Link: Candidates should ensure that the line of argument is sustained
throughout the essay and is written coherently.
2.4.4 The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay:
• Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised
^
• Wrong statement _________________
• Irrelevant statement |
|
|
• Repetition R
• Analysis A√
• Interpretation I√
• Line of Argument LOA
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2.5 The matrix
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 essays 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 essays 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 LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 3
}26–27
COMMENT
Some omissions in content coverage.
Attempts to sustain a line of argument.
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MARKING MATRIX FOR ESSAY: TOTAL: 50
LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1*
PRESENTATION Very well Very well Well planned and Planned and Shows some Attempts to Little or no
planned and planned and structured essay. constructed an evidence of a structure an attempt to
structured essay. structured essay. Attempts to argument. planned and answer. structure the
Good synthesis Developed a develop a clear Evidence used to constructed Largely essay.
of information. relevant line of argument. some extent to argument. descriptive or
Developed an argument. Conclusion support the line Attempts to some attempt at
original, well Evidence used to drawn from the of argument. sustain a line of developing a line
balanced and defend the evidence to Conclusions argument. of argument. No
CONTENT independent line argument. support the line reached based Conclusions not attempt to draw a
of argument with Attempts to draw of argument. on evidence. clearly supported conclusion.
the use of an independent by evidence.
evidence and conclusion from
sustained and the evidence to
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
47–50 43–46
fully relevant to line
of argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has been
answered.
Content selection 43–46 40–42 38–39
relevant to a 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
recognisable in
answer. 30–33 28–29 26–27
Some omissions or
irrelevant content
selection.
LEVEL 3
Content selection
does relate to the
question, but does
not answer it, or
does not always 26–27 24–25 20–23
relate to the
question.
Omissions in
coverage.
LEVEL 2
Question
inadequately 20–23 18–19 14–17
addressed. 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
Content selection 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: WHY DID BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS PROTEST IN
1976?
1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A - L1]
'African National Congress (ANC)'
'Pan Africanist Congress (PAC)' (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.2 [Definition of a historical concept from Source 1A - L1]
Black Consciousness was a philosophy/ideology that:
Promoted self-confidence/assertiveness
Encouraged black pride/to be proud of being black
Inspired black South Africans to be independent and self-reliant
Encouraged equality, justice, pride and unity
Emphasised mental emancipation from white subservience
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A - L1]
'the current education system was Euro-centric (based on European
values, customs and traditions)
'Undermined (weakened) the African achievement' (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1A – L2]
To maintain control and authority over black South Africans
To use education to ensure that black South Africans remain in
servitude to white minority rule/ cheap labour market
To use language as a form of indoctrination in an effort to maintain
white superiority
To ensure that black South Africans would not become critical thinkers
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.2
1.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1B – L2]
To inform the public that students from Phefeni Junior Secondary
School were engaged in a march against the imposition of Afrikaans
as medium of instruction/ It was newsworthy
To indicate that students from Phefeni Junior Secondary School were
protesting/to indicate that there was a determined opposition to Afrikaans
as a medium of instruction
To inform the public about the violent nature of the strike at Phefeni
Junior Secondary School
To expose the apartheid government internationally
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
'… seized a tape recorder from the vice-principal, Mr Nhlapo and
threatening to beat him up'
'… they began stoning the principal's office and classrooms …'
‘They threatened the headmaster and threw out Afrikaans textbooks’
( any 2 x 1) (2)
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1.2.3 [Determining the usefulness of Source 1B – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
It gives insight into why the students at Phefeni Junior Secondary School
embarked on violent protest action
It gives first-hand information about how the events unfolded at Phefeni
Junior Secondary School
It gives information how the students at Phefeni Junior Secondary School
responded to the introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction
It gives information that students of Phefeni Junior Secondary School
were united/determined in their protest action
It indicates that there were sustained protests at Phefeni Junior
Secondary School
It gives the names of the people involved, the dates and other events
leading to the Soweto Uprising
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3
1.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1C - L2]
It shows the students were smiling/happy as they embarked on the
march to protest against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction at schools
in Soweto
The photograph shows students were very disciplined and orderly while
embarking on the march
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1C – L2]
The students marched against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of
instruction
The students embarked on protest action to challenge Bantu
education/the authorities
The students felt that learning the Afrikaans language will make them
subservient to white South Africans
The students could not understand the Afrikaans language hence they
were failing their examinations
The students embarked on a protest against the socio-economic
conditions of black South Africans
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.4
1.4.1 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1D – L2]
The police wanted to keep the totals to a minimum (23 killed) so that they
would not look bad/merciless
The official figures by the police showed that they wanted to cover up
their role in the killing of students in the Soweto Uprising
The police wanted to keep figures low so that they would avoid
international embarrassment
The unofficial figures would spark more violence
The unofficial figures would expose police brutality
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.4.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
'The students turned the march into a violent uprising'
'Overturning cars'
'Burning vehicles'
'Burning buildings'
'Burning symbols of the apartheid regime' (any 4 x 1) (4)
1.4.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
'The police were not ready for a march on that scale'
'The spread of unrest and mass uprising was not anticipated (expected)
by the apartheid regime …'
‘They under-estimated the level of discontent (unhappiness)’
(any 1 x 2) (2)
1.4.4 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1D – L2]
The Soweto Uprising challenged the apartheid regime to address the
inequalities of the past/ they were forced to re-think its policies
The Soweto Uprising was a turning point because young students were
prepared to challenge the might of the apartheid state
The apartheid regime was caught off guard/did not expect the
mobilisation of learners/underestimated the march
Internationally South Africa gained a negative reputation which affected
its economy directly
The Soweto Uprising renewed the liberation struggle in South Africa
Many international companies responded by imposing sanctions and
disinvestments on South Africa
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 1C and 1D - L3]
Source 1C shows students protesting peacefully against the
implementation of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction while Source 1D
states students reacted violently during the march after the police
attacked them
Source 1C does not show police presence during the march while
Source 1D states that the police opened fire on students, killing
approximately 200
Source 1C shows how the students challenged the apartheid regime to
change the language policy whereas in Source 1D the apartheid regime
failed to review the unfair discriminatory policies of the Bantu Education
Act
Source 1C shows students protesting while Source 1D indicates the
response of the police
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
The philosophy of Black Consciousness (BC) boosted the self-esteem of
Black South African students (Source 1A)
SASO and SASM played a major role in conscientising black South
African students to stand up for their rights (Source 1A)
The students challenged the system of Bantu education which was based
on European values, customs and traditions (Source 1A)
The students challenged the language policy of the apartheid government
(own knowledge)
Black South African students wanted to unite and challenge the apartheid
regime (own knowledge)
The teachers did not understand Afrikaans as a medium of instruction yet
they were expected to teach in the same language (own knowledge)
The World newspaper highlighted the students' dissatisfaction regarding
the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction (Source 1B)
The photograph shows students demanding 'Afrikaans must be abolished'
(Source 1C)
15 000 to 20 000 black South African students protested against the
implementation of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction (Source 1D)
The Soweto Uprising exposed the brutality of the apartheid regime to the
rest of the world and cast South Africa in a negative light (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 why black South African MARKS
LEVEL 1
students protested in 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 why
MARKS
LEVEL 2 black South African students protested in 1976.
3–5
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of why black South African students
MARKS
LEVEL 3 protested in 1976.
6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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QUESTION 2: HOW DID THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
(TRC) DEAL WITH THE MURDER OF POLITICAL ACTIVISTS
SUCH AS THE CRADOCK FOUR?
2.1
2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A - L1]
'To create an institution for the restoration of the justice that had been
denied to many victims who were killed during apartheid rule'
'Establishing a restorative rather than retributive justice'
‘To bring closure to the many victims and their families’ (any 1 x 2)
(2)
2.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2A – L2]
The TRC aimed at bringing about healing between the victim and the
perpetrator/to restore dignity
Healing between the victim and the perpetrator could lead to forgiveness
and hence reconciliation
The TRC wanted to build a new South Africa based on forgiveness rather
than hatred/to avoid revenge
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.1.3 [Definition of a historical concept in Source 2A – L1]
The granting of official pardon for people that committed politically
related/motivated crimes
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
2.1.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A - L1]
'Johan van Zyl'
'Eric Taylor'
'Gerhardus Lotz'
'Nicholas van Rensburg'
'Harold Snyman'
'Hermanus du Plessis' (any 3 x 1) (3)
2.2
2.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2B – L2]
To invite both perpetrators and victims to appear before the TRC and
testify about human rights abuses
To inform the public about the crimes that were committed during
apartheid
To encourage people to speak the truth about their involvement in political
killing
To inform the public that there were TRC hearings taking place throughout
the country
To highlight the purpose of the TRC - truth telling and reconciliation
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B - L1]
'Murder'
'Abduction'
'Torture' (any 2 x 1) (2)
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2.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2B – L2]
The TRC encouraged:
Perpetrators to tell the truth/full disclosure
Apartheid agents/Security police to come forward and tell victims about the
whereabouts of their loved ones
Healing and reconciliation
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3
2.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C - L1]
'Mr Goniwe'
'Mr Mhlauli' (2 x 1) (2)
2.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2C – L2]
He wanted to cover up the crime he had committed
He did not want to leave any evidence behind regarding the killing of
political activists
To discourage political activists from getting involved in political activities
against the apartheid regime
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3.3 [Determining the usefulness of Source 2C – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
It highlights the surveillance that the security policemen used regarding the
Cradock Four
It gives the names of the security policemen who were involved in the
surveillance
It focuses on how the security policemen dealt with Mr Goniwe and
Mr Mhlauli
It states how Mr Goniwe and Mr Mhlauli were murdered
It gives new insights (testimony) into how the security police killed the
Cradock Four
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4
2.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D - L1]
'…security policemen have been refused amnesty' (1 x 1) (1)
2.4.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D - L1]
'the men never made a full disclosure regarding the killings'
'The commission could therefore not find a relationship between the act
and political motives' (2 x 1) (2)
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2.4.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2D – L2]
Goniwe's brother and his family could now find closure regarding the
murder of Mathew Goniwe and other political activists
The TRC was an independent body that was devoid of political
interference and therefore made a correct decision by not granting
amnesty to the perpetrators responsible for the murder of the Cradock
Four
Goniwe’s brother felt that justice was served
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.5 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 2B and 2D - L3]
Both Sources 2B and 2D mention the crimes that were committed (murder,
abduction and torture) during interrogation
Source 2B outlines the brutal crimes (murder, abduction, torture) that the
apartheid police committed against political activists and Source 2D
demonstrates how the security policemen dealt with political activists
(interrogation)
In Source 2B perpetrators were invited to appear before the TRC to
explain how they interrogated political activists and Source 2D indicates
the role that the security policemen played in the interrogation and killing
of political activists
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources –
L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
The TRC was established to ensure the goals, facilitation of rehabilitation
and restoration of the human and civil dignity of victims of gross human
rights violations (Source 2A)
The TRC aimed to achieve restorative justice instead of retributive justice
(Source 2A)
The TRC aimed at bringing closure to the families of victims if perpetrators
made full disclosure of the truth (Source 2A)
The TRC created a platform for victims and perpetrators to tell their stories
about human rights abuses (own knowledge)
During the TRC hearings some of the truth surfaced such as how the
Cradock Four were killed (own knowledge)
In some cases, perpetrators sought forgiveness and provided families with
answers (own knowledge)
The TRC used posters to invite both perpetrators and victims to appear
before the TRC and testify about human rights abuses (Source 2B)
At the TRC hearings perpetrators were questioned by the state lawyers
about how political activists were abducted and killed (Source 2C)
The security policemen who were responsible for the murder of the
Cradock Four were refused amnesty (Source 2D)
Any other relevant response
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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g.
shows no or little understanding in explaining
MARKS
LEVEL 1 how the TRC dealt with the murder of political
0–2
activists such as the Cradock Four.
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 in explaining how the TRC dealt
MARKS
LEVEL 2 with the murder of political activists such as the
3–5
Cradock Four.
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
thorough understanding in explaining how the
TRC dealt with the murder of political activists MARKS
LEVEL 3
such as the Cradock Four. 6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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QUESTION 3: WHAT IMPACT DID GLOBALISATION HAVE ON SOUTH AFRICA?
3.1
3.1.1 [Definition of a historical concept in Source 3A - L1]
Globalisation refers to the technological, political and economic changes,
which have resulted in the world functioning in a different way from what it
did 20 years ago
Globalisation describes the way in which people, ideas and goods move
around the world more quickly and cheaply than before
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
'Environment'
'Culture'
'Political systems'
'Economic development and prosperity'
'Human physical well-being in societies' (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
'Increased cross border trade'
'Increased investment and migration'
'Foreign investment doubled' (3 x 1) (3)
3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 3A - L2]
Communication technology such as the internet has allowed people all
over the world to be in contact instantly
Communication such as the internet has allowed people throughout the
world to be in contact with each other at all times
Travel between countries has become cheaper and faster
The transfer of money and trade is available 24/7 because of innovative
technology
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2
3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
'Richer'
'Prosperous'
'Modern' (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
'To change their comparative advantages'
'To move up the value chain' (2 x 1) (2)
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3.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 3B - L2]
The owners of the means of production wanted to maximise their profits
Employers justified the employment of low-skilled workers by paying them
poor wages
Workers are in competition for low-skilled jobs and this enables employers
to keep their wages low
Jobs do not require specialisation therefore employers can afford to keep
wages low
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3
3.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
'Globalisation is one driver of higher inequality in countries such as South
Africa' (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
‘The issue of inequality must be at the forefront of policies’
'New forms of social safety nets'
'Economic inclusion should be created' (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.3.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 3C - L2]
The gap between wages of low-skilled and skilled workers was huge
Wage increases between low-skilled and skilled workers was unequal
Skilled workers normally had better benefits than low-skilled workers
Low-skilled workers tend to be more vulnerable to unemployment than
skilled workers
The rich were able to use technology to increase their profits and that
enriched them more than low skilled workers
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3.4 [Ascertaining the usefulness of Source 3C – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
Gordhan states in his speech that globalisation contributed to higher levels
of inequality in South Africa
Gordhan suggested that government needed to formalise policies to
address inequality in the job market
Globalisation has contributed to the widening gap between winners (rich)
and losers (poor)
It states that economic transformation that was supposed to benefit the
majority only benefitted the minority
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4
3.4.1 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 3D – L3]
The cartoon shows that globalisation was responsible for the widening of
the gap between the rich and poor
The cartoon shows the 'Haves' are in the minority in relation to the
'Have-Nots' who are in the majority
The cartoon shows that globalisation perpetuates inequality
The cartoon depicts that globalisation has enriched the 'haves' at the
expense of the 'have nots'
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D - L2]
(Haves)People that own the means of production/'the rich'/developed
countries
(Have nots) People who are poverty stricken (poor) like the unemployed,
and destitute/developing countries
Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
3.5 [Comparison of evidence from Sources 3C and 3D – L3]
Both Sources 3C and 3D show that globalisation has contributed to
inequality in South Africa
Both Sources 3C and 3D show that globalisation was responsible for the
creation of 'losers' (poor) and 'winners' (rich)
Both Sources 3C and 3D show that globalisation benefitted the minority
(rich) and not the majority (poor)
Both Sources 3C and 3D show that globalisation created the 'HAVES'
(RICH) and the 'HAVE' NOTS' (POOR)
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources -
L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Globalisation impacted on South Africa in the following:
Increased trade, investment and migration (Source 3A)
Contributed to advances in Information Technology (IT) which has in turn
changed the lives of people (Source 3A)
Raised incomes and living standards of the poor (Source 3B)
Contributed to the wages of low-skilled workers being kept low (own
knowledge )
Resulted in increased inequality (Source 3C)
Contributed to a large number of people becoming unemployed (own
knowledge)
By enriching a minority and contributing to the impoverishment of the
majority (Source 3D)
Contributed to the widening of the gap between the rich and the poor
(Source 3D)
Resulted in the 'haves' becoming richer while the 'have nots' becoming
poorer (Source 3D)
Resulted in high levels of unemployment, poverty and social challenges
(own knowledge)
Any other relevant response
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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows
no or little understanding of the impact that
LEVEL 1 MARKS 0–2
globalisation had on South Africa.
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 the impact that globalisation
LEVEL 2 MARKS 3–5
had on South Africa.
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
thorough understanding of the impact that
LEVEL 3 globalisation had on South Africa. MARKS 6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
[50]
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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 indicate whether they agree or disagree that it was intense
pressure from various anti-apartheid organisations that led to the eventual collapse of
the apartheid regime in the 1980s.
MAIN ASPECTS
Introduction: Candidates need to take a stance whether they agree or disagree that
it was intense pressure from various anti-apartheid organisations that led to the
eventual collapse of the apartheid regime in the 1980s. They need to demonstrate
how they intend answering the question.
In agreeing with the statement candidates could include the following aspects in
their essay:
ELABORATION
Reasons for the intense pressure from the Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) in the
1970s and 1980s in response to PW Botha's reforms in South Africa (Brief
background)
In the 1980s the International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) funded state of
emergency detentions/smuggled R200 million into South Africa/created a network
of donors who funded the release of political prisoners/From January 1985 IDAF
funded 16 551 legal matters (e.g. detentions, common law prosecutions of street
activists)
Sport Boycotts: In 1981 New Zealand protested against the 'racist' Springbok tour/
South African Council of Sport (SACOS) established political links with the UDF and
COSATU/slogan 'No normal sport in an abnormal society'/By the late 1980s SA
was banned from 90% of world sport
Cultural Boycotts: International artists – non-segregated audiences only/Artists
against Apartheid formed in Britain by Dali Tambo and Jerry Dammers/The British
Actors' Union Equity forbid the use of television programmes in SA involving its
members/1985 USA 'Artists United against Apartheid'/refused to perform in South
Africa and raised money for liberation movements/1986 Freedom Festival in
London audience of 250 000 attended/musicians expressed their solidarity with
people in SA/speakers from ANC, SWAPO and British Anti-Apartheid Movement
addressed the crowd
Academic Boycotts: Scholars refused to travel to South Africa/Publishers refused
to publish SA manuscripts/No collaboration of scholars/Publishers abroad refused
to grant access to information/International conferences barred South African
participation/Institutions abroad denied SA academic access/overseas institutions
Consumer Boycotts: SA experienced a recession in the 1980s/Anti-apartheid
groups encouraged the public to boycott SA products/Irish workers refused to
handle fruit from SA/Imports of raw materials such as coal, iron, steel from South
Africa were banned
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Disinvestments: This was a consequence as a result of the Soweto Uprising and
the death of Steve Biko/Sweden was the first country to disinvest in SA/By 1984
foreign investments in South Africa dropped by 30%/By 1980 Britain already
disinvested from the Simon's Town Naval Dockyard/General Motors and Barclays
Bank pulled out of SA/In the 1980s SAs economy struggled as investors left the
country/The rand was devalued/The effects of AAM actions began to show
results/Between 1985 and 1990 over 200 US companies pulled out of SA)/
University of California withdrew investments of three billion dollars from SA
Sanctions: In the 1980s the Sullivan Principle (which implied that workers of all
USA companies should be treated equally) formed the basis for the disinvestment
campaign in South Africa in the 1980s/Student protests in 1980s sparked
withdrawal of the USA trading companies/1982 United Nations (UN) condemned
apartheid and called for total sanctions against SA
o In 1985 Chase Manhattan Bank cut ties with SA/Johannesburg Stock Exchange
(JSE) closed for 4 days. The value of the rand dropped by 35% from 54 to 34
cents to the dollar)/In 1985 the European Economic Community banned new
investments in SA
o In 1986 the US Congress passed a law that banned all new investments and
loans in SA/Big corporations such as General Electric, Pepsi Cola, General
Motors, Mobil and IBM stopped doing business in SA/USA threatened to stop
the sale of weapons to SA/In 1986 Anti-Apartheid Law of USA led to some
European countries and Japan to introduce sanctions against SA/International
banks lost confidence in SA's economy
o In 1987 Israel voted not to extend its existing defence contracts with SA/In 1988
one-fifth of British and 184 American companies withdrew from SA because of
pressure from its shareholders/Barclays Bank sold their shares due to pressure
from the British public/The SA economy declined substantially and grew at a
mere 1,1% per annum
o Britain stopped selling arms to South Africa
o Ireland stopped buying coal from South Africa
The Role of International Trade Unions: The AAM imposed a trade ban on SA/
Irish Congress of Trade Unions opposed apartheid regime in SA
Political and financial crisis in SA continued/Western nations applied enormous
pressure on SA to end apartheid/The apartheid regime had no choice but to start
negotiations with anti-apartheid organisations in earnest
Release Mandela Campaign Wembley Stadium/United Nations/UN Security
Council and UN General Assembly called for the release of Nelson Mandela
The role of Front Line States in providing bases for training of freedom fighters; it
condemned South Africa's apartheid policies at the United Nations (UN)
Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should sum up their argument with a relevant conclusion.
If candidates disagree with the statement they must support their line of
argument with relevant evidence [50]
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QUESTION 5: THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY TO SOUTH AFRICA AND
COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to critically discuss how the process of negotiations among various
political parties played a significant role in the establishment of a democratic South
Africa in 1994.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essays:
Introduction: Candidates need to critically discuss the statement and indicate
how they intend answering the question.
ELABORATION
De Klerk takes over the leadership of the National Party in 1989 (brief
background)
De Klerk delivers a ground-breaking speech in parliament, 2 February 1990
Political and civic organisations such as the ANC and SACP were unbanned
De Klerk's decides to release Nelson Mandela from prison on 11 February
1990, paving the way for negotiations
NP and ANC delegation led by FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela on 2 May 1990 -
Groote Schuur Minute signed
ANC agreed to suspend the armed struggle on 6 August 1990 - Pretoria Minute
signed
Nineteen (19) political parties consisting of 300 delegates met at the World
Trade Centre - CODESA 1
Role of political parties in resolving incidents of violence that erupted on the
Witwatersrand and Natal
Whites-only referendum and its role
Various political parties failed to agree on a new constitution-making body and
interim government - failure of CODESA 2
Role of various political parties in the Boipatong massacre (17 June 1992) and
Its consequences
Bhisho massacre (7 September 1992) derailed the process of negotiations
Among political parties
Record of Understanding signed on 26 September 1992 between Roelf Meyer
(NP) and Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC) – impact on the process of negotiations
The assassination of Chris Hani (10 April 1993) and the role played by Nelson
Mandela in calming the nation
Multiparty Negotiating Forum was established - played a significant role in the
process of negotiations
The Sunset Clause as proposed by Joe Slovo broke the negotiations deadlock
Various political parties agreed on the date for South Africa's first democratic
election – 27 April 1994
ANC won 1994 elections and Nelson Mandela became the first black South
African President
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 6: THE END OF THE COLD WAR AND A NEW WORLD ORDER: THE
EVENTS OF 1989
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to explain to what extent the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989
contributed to the political changes that occurred in South Africa. They need to take a
stance and support their line of argument with relevant evidence.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essays:
Introduction: Candidates need to indicate to what extent the collapse of the
Soviet Union in 1989 contributed to the political changes that occurred in South
Africa.
ELABORATION
Disintegration of the Soviet Union by the end of 1989 (Glasnost and
Perestroika)
The fall of the Berlin Wall and its impact
Communism was no longer regarded as a global threat
Changes in the Soviet Union contributed to the end of apartheid
The collapse of the Soviet Union had a political impact on both the ANC and
National Party
The ANC could not depend on the USSR to support it economically or military
any more
Gorbachev was also in favour of a peaceful transition of power in South Africa
The disintegration of the Soviet Union meant that the National Party
government had to change its views regarding the African National Congress
The fall of communism and the Battle at Cuito Cuanavale had a major impact
on the South African government's stance not to 'talk to communist'
The South African government decided to withdraw from Angola and
negotiate a settlement over Namibia
The peaceful transfer of majority rule in Namibia encouraged both the ANC
and South African government to talk
The National Party's claim that it was acting as a 'bulwark' against communist
expansion in Southern Africa became unrealistic
Western world powers supported the move that South Africa resolved its
problems peacefully and democratically
It became clear that the National Party could no longer maintain white
supremacy rule in South Africa anymore
Influential National Party members started to realise that apartheid was not the
answer to the needs of white capitalist development
There was no doubt that the continued repression of black South Africans would
not ensure political stability
PW Botha suffered a stroke and was succeeded by FW de Klerk
FW de Klerk started to accept that the black South African struggle against
apartheid was not a conspiracy directed from Moscow
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On 2 February 1990 De Klerk announced 'a new and just constitutional
dispensation'
This enabled De Klerk to engage in discussions with the liberation organisations
The release of Nelson Mandela on 11 February and its impact
Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion [50]
TOTAL: 150
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