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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
EXEMPLAR
GRADE 12
HISTORY P2
NOVEMBER 2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
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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 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
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 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: HOW DID THE UNITED DEMOCRATIC FRONT (UDF) RESPOND
TO THE APARTHEID REFORMS INTRODUCED BY PW BOTHA
IN 1983?
1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A - L1]
'mixed marriages'
'sex across colour line' (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
PW Botha's intention was not to dismantle apartheid but to
reinforce/revamp/renew/restructure it in a different way
PW Botha's intention was to ensure that the white minority would retain
their political power
PW Botha wanted to create the impression that the minority groups were
included in the power sharing government
PW Botha's intended changes were cosmetic as whites would still deal
with 'white issues' and also have a say over the majority issues
PW Botha wanted apartheid to look less discriminatory to the outside
world
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.1.3 [Definition of a historical term from Source 1A – L1]
The tricameral parliament was a three-chamber parliament for white,
Coloured and Indian representatives while Africans were excluded
The Tricameral parliament had three separate chambers where Coloured
and Indian representatives were made to believe they could oversee their
own affairs, while whites dealt with the affairs of 'all'
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
Provision was made for them to vote in the Bantustans/municipal/local
councils/The National Party granted them political rights in the Bantustans
If included they would outvote the white voters who were in the minority
If included they would change the apartheid laws and address the
inequalities
Africans would not be able to fight for their rights
To protect white privileges
To weaken resistance against apartheid
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.1.5 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
‘Remove members'
‘Appoint others'
‘Dismiss the whole council'
‘Appoint a new one' (4 x 1) (4)
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1.2
1.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
‘brought together under the aegis (protection) of the United Democratic
Front (UDF) the broadest and most significant coalition of groups and
organisations struggling against apartheid, racism and injustice since the
early nineteen fifties'
‘We have been able to create a unity amongst freedom-loving people this
country has not seen for many a year’
‘… we represent organisations deeply rooted in the struggle for justice,
deeply in the heart of our people’ (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
‘… we represent organisations deeply rooted in the struggle for justice'
‘unity amongst freedom-loving people’ (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
Africans who were in the majority in South Africa (at 80%) were excluded
from the tricameral parliament
Africans would be catered for through the homeland policy
The apartheid policy of divide and rule was maintained
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.2.4 [Determining the reliability of Source 1B – L3]
The source is reliable because:
The speech was delivered by Allan Boesak who was one of the leaders of
the UDF
The speech was delivered on 20 August 1983 which was the actual date
of the launch of the UDF
It highlights the reasons for the launch of the UDF which was in response
to the introduction of apartheid reforms and the establishment of the
Tricameral Parliament
The information in the source can be corroborated with other sources
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3
1.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
White, Coloured and Indian voters were encouraged to boycott the
tricameral parliament elections
The UDF's Don't Vote Campaign was to create an awareness that the
tricameral parliament elections would continue apartheid despite the
'proposed changes'
The elections were deemed to be apartheid elections because the blacks
were excluded from participating in these elections
The UDF was discouraging the ‘divide and rule’ strategy of the apartheid
government
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
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1.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C - L2]
The slogan infers that the tricameral parliament would not provide freedom
The UDF would through protest actions achieve freedom
People must be mobilised/unite in strength to attain freedom
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.4 [Comparison of evidence from Sources 1B and 1C to ascertain how they
support each other – L3]
Source 1B speaks to the unity of freedom loving people and Source 1C
shows the unity of people from all walks of life on the poster regarding
resistance against apartheid
Source 1B mentions coalition groups and organisations formed the UDF
and 1C shows the UDF calling on these groups and organisations not to
vote in the apartheid elections
Source 1B states that the UDF was established to oppose apartheid and
Source 1C shows that South Africans are opposing apartheid
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5
1.5.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
a)
Indian – ‘20%’ (1 x 1) (1)
b)
Coloured – ‘30%’ (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.2 [Explanation of a historical term from Source 1D – L2]
Call by the UDF for people not to vote and stay away from the elections for
the tricameral parliament
Stay away from the voting stations as they were not in favour of the
tricameral parliament because it continued with the implementation of
apartheid
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.5.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
To maintain their ruling power
To maintain their white privileges
To maintain their white dominance
The tricameral constitution protected their privileges
The whites were against equality between blacks and whites
To avoid South Africa being described as a pariah state/To be accepted
back into the international arena
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
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1.5.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
The US 'secretly' supported South Africa, so they welcomed Botha's
reforms as positive development
The US were actually deceived by Botha's tricks of restructuring apartheid
The US State Department commended PW Botha for including the Indians
and Coloureds in the new legislature as a way of changing apartheid
The US State Department felt that the inclusivity of Indians and Coloureds
was a right move towards democracy
The US State Department felt that Botha was reforming the policy of
apartheid
The US saw ‘reforms’ as a way of preventing the spread of communism in
South Africa
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
When the UDF was formed in 1983 it had to co-ordinate opposition to the
National Party government's reforms (Source 1A)
The UDF was launched on 20 August 1983 to oppose the introduction of
the tricameral parliament (Source 1B)
The launch of the UDF was a pivotal event in the history of the struggle for
freedom and democracy in South Africa (own knowledge)
In his speech, Dr Allan Boesak highlighted the unity of the coalition group
and organisations in the struggle against apartheid, racism and injustice
(Source 1B)
At the launch Dr Allan Boesak calls for the rejection of the government's
constitutional proposals (Source 1B)
The UDF started a 'DON'T VOTE IN APARTHEID ELECTIONS' campaign
(Source 1C)
The UDF provided a platform and voice to the ordinary people (own
knowledge)
Indian and Coloured communities boycotted the tricameral parliament
elections which resulted in a poor voter turnout (Source 1D)
Allister Sparks regarded the poor turnout a massive rejection of the
government's new constitution (Source 1D)
The UDF launched ‘million signature’ campaign – a petition to create
awareness and reject the tricameral system (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 how the United Democratic
MARKS
LEVEL 1 Front (UDF) responded to the apartheid reforms
0–2
introduced by PW Botha in 1983
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 United Democratic Front (UDF) responded to the MARKS
LEVEL 2
apartheid reforms introduced by PW Botha in 1983 3–5
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of how the United Democratic Front
(UDF) responded to the apartheid reforms MARKS
LEVEL 3
introduced by PW Botha in 1983 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 THE POLITICAL ACTIVIST,
GRIFFITHS MXENGE?
2.1
2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A - L1]
'Anybody who felt they had been a victim of violence'
'Perpetrators of violence could also give testimony and request amnesty
from prosecution' (any 1 x 1) (1)
2.1.2 [Definition of historical concept from Source 2A - L1]
Official pardon for political crimes committed during apartheid in exchange
for the disclosure of the whole truth and political motives
Exempt from prosecution for perpetrators who would give testimony on
human rights violations that would be proven to have been politically
motivated
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
It was newsworthy/and of international interest
The international communities wanted to see how South Africa wanted to
address the atrocities of the past
The international communities wanted to see whether the restorative
justice system that the TRC employed would work
The international communities were concerned about how this process will
unfold in South Africa
The international communities wanted to see how South Africa dealt with
perpetrators who committed gross human rights violations
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.1.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A - L1]
'to bear witness to'
'record'
'and grant amnesty to the perpetrators of crimes relating to human rights
violations’ [
‘reparation and rehabilitation' (any 3 x 1) (3)
2.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
1960 was a turning point in South Africa's history in that after the
Sharpeville massacre the NP adopted brutal methods against activists of
the liberation movements
From 1960 the liberation struggle started to operate underground with the
apartheid government resorting to human rights abuses to suppress the
struggle
1994 was also a turning point significant of the end of apartheid and the
dawn of a new democratic South Africa
The highest number of deaths due to political violence occurred during this
time period
The TRC had limited resources and was mandated to deal with crimes
committed between 1960 to 1994
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
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2.1.6 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A - L1]
'The crimes were politically motivated'
'the whole truth was told by the person seeking amnesty' (2 x 1) (2)
2.2
2.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
To encourage/appeal to/invite people (victims and perpetrators) to come
forward and tell their stories of human rights abuses
To establish a record of human rights atrocities committed during the
apartheid regime
To provide an opportunity for victims to come forward to voice out the
nature and extent of harm they had suffered so that they could be
compensated and their dignity restored
To show that the government was committed to healing the wounds from
atrocities committed during apartheid
To foster reconciliation between perpetrators and victims in South Africa
To make people aware of the work of the TRC
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B - L2]
To encourage victims not to remain silent from any human rights abuse
committed to his/her family member
Murder, abduction and torture were regarded as human rights abuses that
the TRC wanted to expose
Victims of human rights abuses like murder and torture should not be
silenced and suffer in silence
To encourage victims of gross human rights violations to come forward
and tell their stories at the TRC
By speaking out/seeking the truth, victims can find closure
Government wanted to ensure that such human rights abuses do not
happen again
To invoke empathy by sharing their stories
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2.3 [Explanation of historical term within the context of the TRC from Source 2B –
L2]
The state of affairs in which victims and perpetrators of human rights
abuses would live in peace and harmony/friendly relations/restoration of
broken relationships between victims and perpetrators
The process through which victims of human rights abuses would have to
forgive perpetrators who would have undertaken full disclosure of human
rights abuses they committed
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.3
2.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
'Joe Mamasela'
'Almond Nofomela'
'David Tshikalanga' (any 2 x 1) (2)
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2.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2C – L2]
To shift the blame away from the National Party (NP) government/mislead
the South African public/investigation into the murder
To create a bad reputation for the ANC
To conceal secretive operations of askaris and state agencies
To fuel conflict within the ANC
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3.3 [Ascertaining the usefulness of evidence from Source 2C – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
It is a transcript that gives first-hand information about the murder of
Griffiths Mxenge
The testimony was from Dirk Coetzee who had become the Vlakplaas
death squad commander
The testimony took place on 5 November 1996 which is exactly when
public hearings of the TRC were held
The source gives us insight into the method the special forces used to kill
Griffiths Mxenge/including names of those responsible for his murder
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 2B and 2C to ascertain how they support
each other – L3]
In Source 2B victims or perpetrators are invited to speak out against
human rights abuses on their family members and in Source 2C Dirk
Coetzee appears before the TRC to apply for amnesty for human rights
abuses he committed
In Source 2B victims are invited to speak out for the purpose of starting a
journey to reconciliation and in Source 2C Dirk Coetzee committed himself
to full disclosure for reconciliation and amnesty
Source 2B states that people must tell the truth about murder and this is
supported in Source 2C when Dirk Coetzee tells the truth about his
involvement in the murder of Griffiths Mxenge
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.5
2.5.1 [Extraction of evidence in Source 2D – L1]
'Dirk Coetzee'
'David Tshikilanga'
'Almond Nofomela' (any 2 x 1) (2)
2.5.2 [Extraction of evidence in Source 2D – L1]
'Coetzee had acted on the 'advice, command or order of one or more
senior members of the security branch of the former SA Police'
'On evidence before us we are satisfied that none of the applicants knew
the deceased, Mxenge’
‘… or had any reason to wish to bring about his death …'
'… they regarded it as their duty as policemen who were engaged in the
struggle against the ANC and other liberation movements' (any 2 x 1) (2)
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2.5.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2D – L2]
They wanted the perpetrators to be punished for murder (retributive
justice)
They were not in favour of restorative justice
They did not believe that healing and reconciliation could take place on the
basis of telling the truth/it was reconciliation without justice
They believed that the TRC was perpetrator friendly
The family was not consulted
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
The TRC was established to investigate human rights abuses that were
committed during apartheid (Source 2A)
The TRC was established to give perpetrators of human rights abuses
amnesty in exchange for the whole truth (Source 2A)
The TRC identified torture, murder and abduction as some of human rights
abuses (Source 2B)
The TRC encouraged victims to come forward and speak out in order to
facilitate reconciliation (Source 2B)
Dirk Coetzee applied for amnesty for his involvement in the killing of ANC
activist Griffiths Mxenge (Source 2C)
Dirk Coetzee was given a chance to tell his story in front of the TRC and
disclosed the whole truth (Source 2C)
The TRC was convinced that Dirk Coetzee had told the whole truth and
that he had a political motive for the killing of Griffiths Mxenge (Source
2D)
The TRC granted Dirk Coetzee amnesty for the murder of Griffiths Mxenge
(Source 2D)
The TRC acted in accordance with the Promotion of National Unity and
Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act 34 of 1995) (own knowledge)
Mxenge's family did not approve the TRC's decision and wanted retributive
justice (own knowledge)
Any other relevant response
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Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g.
shows no or little understanding of how the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
MARKS
LEVEL 1 dealt with the murder of political activist
0–2
Griffiths Mxenge.
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 Truth and
MARKS
LEVEL 2 Reconciliation Commission (TRC) dealt with the
3–5
murder of political activist Griffiths Mxenge.
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
thorough understanding of how the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission (TRC) dealt with the
MARKS
LEVEL 3 murder of political activist Griffiths Mxenge.
6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the
topic.
(8)
[50]
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QUESTION 3: WHAT IMPACT HAS THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAD
ON SOUTH AFRICA?
3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
a)
The World - 'has become more closely connected' (1 x 1) (1)
b)
People - 'can easily interact with each other without facing any serious
barriers' (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
a)
Beneficial - 'has stimulated socio-economic development' (1 x 1) (1)
b)
Detrimental - 'it has also become a channel for the spread of diseases'
(1 x 1) (1)
3.1.3 [Definition of a historical concept in Source 3A - L1]
Globalisation is a process whereby the world has become more integrated
and connected/intertwining of borders due to technology
Globalisation describes the way in which people, goods, money and ideas
are moved around the world faster and cheaper than ever before. This is
largely due to better transport, communication and technology
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A - L2]
Movement of people through aeroplanes
Movement of people through ships
Movement of people through rail
Movement of traded goods through air and sea
The role of media
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2
3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
'The World Health Organisation'/'WHO' (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.2 [Explanation of a historical term in Source 3B – L2]
A disease that is prevalent globally – affecting all continents
A global disease caused by the coronavirus/a contagious and rapidly
spread infection via sneezing/coughing when people come into close
contact without wearing a mask or when touching infected surfaces by
hand and then touching the mouth
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
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3.2.3 [Interpretation of information from Source 3B - L2]
To prevent more people from getting/being infected with the virus because
there was no vaccine to treat infected people/reduce the number of
admissions in hospitals/reduce number of fatalities/deaths
To reduce the number of people infected - to flatten the curve
To slow down the transmission of the virus
(4)
To protect the South African economy
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2)
3.2.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
'Italy'
'Iran'
'South Korea'
'Spain'
'Germany'
'United States'
'United Kingdom'
'China' (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.3
3.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
'Poverty'
'Inequality' (any 1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 [Interpretation of information from Source 3C - L2]
Many of them were informal workers who could no longer go out to
generate income
Many of them became unemployed
They could no longer venture outside looking for work
Informal workers were prevented from continuing casual labour due to
Covid restrictions
Those who were street vendors lost their customers who were observing
the lockdown
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C - L1]
'unemployment is more than a state of joblessness'
'It means worrying about being able to afford everyday basic necessities'
'how to send children to school'
'how to stay healthy and nourished'
'it means worrying being able to access health care' (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.3.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C - L1]
'This is because of the dynamics of spatial planning'
'These areas are largely underdeveloped'
'overly populated'
'have poor sanitation facilities'
'lack of running water in many low-income communities
'a poorly structured public healthcare system' (any 2 x 1) (2)
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3.3.5 [Determining the limitations of Source 3C – L3]
The source is one-sided and only gives Futshane's views on how the
lockdown regulations affected the poor in South Africa
The source creates an impression that the hard lockdown that South Africa
adopted was wrong
The source does not give insight into how the lockdown affected the middle
class and the rich
The source creates the impression that only the poor were affected by the
lockdown
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4
3.4.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D- L2]
Poor South Africans found themselves between two enemies, Covid-19 on
one hand and poverty and hunger on another
The danger posed by Covid-19 and poverty and hunger would kill the poor-
graves at the background
There is no one to donate food when the poor went out begging
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D- L2]
Covid-19 put the poor in danger of poverty, hunger and death (shoes of the
mother)
Poor South Africans were scared of the Covid-19 pandemic because of
the deaths it caused (graves in the background; grim reaper – symbol of
death; hands of death represented by COVID 19)
The Covid-19 pandemic was a threat to the livelihood of the poor (the
poor went hungry – empty plate in hand of mother)
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.5 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 3C and 3D to ascertain how they support
each other - L3]
Source 3C states that poverty and inequality had been heightened by
Covid-19 pandemic and Source 3D shows an image of the grim reaper –
symbol of death representing poverty and hunger of the poor
Source 3C states that the hard lockdown heightened poverty amongst poor
South Africans and Source 3D shows a poverty-stricken mother (poorly
dressed, worn out shoes) venturing outside confronting Covid-19
Source 3C states that unemployment meant worrying about not being able
to afford everyday basic necessities and Source 3D shows how a mother
ventures outside looking for food (plate in her hand labelled the poor)
Source 3C refers to poor South Africans being afraid and worried of their
welfare and Source 3D depicts the mother and the baby with faces that
look worried, fearful and concerned about their survival
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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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
Globalisation made the free movement of people from different cities,
countries and continents possible which contributed to the spread of the
Covid-19 across the world and South Africa (Source 3A)
The technological advances of globalisation turned the coronavirus into a
pandemic (Source 3A)
On 15 March 2020 President Ramaphosa announced national measures
to slow down the spread of the coronavirus into South Africa (Source 3B)
The South African government implemented a national and international
travel ban to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Source 3B)
Many poor South African lost their jobs because of the hard lockdown
(Source 3C)
Poor South Africans experienced poverty and hunger (Source 3C)
Poverty and inequality heightened because of the Covid-19 pandemic
(Source 3C)
Townships and informal settlements became Covid-19 hotspots and
impoverished more people (Source 3C)
Poor South Africans became desperate because they starved and
ventured outside looking for food (Source 3D)
South Africa's initial limited access to vaccines exposed more people to the
virus (own knowledge)
Led to loss of life (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 the impact that the
MARKS
LEVEL 1 global Covid-19 pandemic has had on South
0–2
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 the global Covid-19 pandemic MARKS
LEVEL 2
has had on South Africa. 3–5
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
thorough understanding of the impact that the
global Covid-19 pandemic has had on South MARKS
LEVEL 3
Africa. 6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to critically discuss how Steve Biko and the philosophy of Black
Consciousness mobilised black South Africans to challenge the apartheid government
in the 1960s and 1970s.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essays:
Introduction: Candidates need to critically discuss how Steve Biko and the
philosophy of Black Consciousness mobilised black South Africans to challenge
the apartheid government in the 1960s and 1970s. They should also indicate how
they will support their line of argument.
ELABORATION
Political vacuum (Background information)
Created after ANC and PAC political leaders and parties were banned or
imprisoned in 1960
Mobilisation as blacks
Infused blacks with sense of pride
To accept themselves/have self-confidence/self –reliance/sense of identity
Empowered blacks to reject the spirit of self-pity; inferiority complex; self-
alienation and domination by external forces
The formation of BC was welcomed by the apartheid government as an
extension of separate development
Political mobilisation
Black students started to organise themselves to resist white domination by
breaking away from NUSAS and formed SASO (1968)
Black students adopted the philosophy of Black Consciousness (Role of
Biko/SASO)
SASO was for university students and SASM for schools
BC led to the formation of the Black Peoples Convention (BPC) in 1972 which
involved students, churches, communities and trade unions
Unions aligned to the BC philosophy included Black Parents' Association and
Black Allied Workers Union (BAWU)
South African Students Movement formed in 1972 which exposed Blacks to the
ideals of BC
Expulsion of Tiro which led to student protests
BCM and SASO organised FRELIMO Rallies (1974)
Expulsion of students from universities
The arrests of BC leaders heightened political activism
Student mobilisation
Bantu Education introduced Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools
(1975)
SASO and SASM influenced the formation of Soweto Students Representative
Council (SSRC)
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Both black teachers and students rejected Afrikaans - as the language of the
oppressor
Some teachers and learners were already exposed to the ideas of Biko and the
BC philosophy through SASO student teachers from universities
The departmental circular on Afrikaans (50/50) was the trigger for the Soweto
uprising
16 of June 1976 students protested peacefully against the implementation of the
circular
Police response to student protests (Hector Petersen, a 13-year-old boy was
one of the first casualties of this uprising)
Mobilisation through Community Programmes
Biko's banishment to King Williams Town led to diverted focus to community
programmes
Mamphele Ramphele’s banishment to Tzaneen
BC promoted independence from whites through Black Community Programmes
to support blacks without white assistance. (Zanempilo Health Clinic/Ginsburg
Educational Trust/Zimele Trust Fund/Solempilo Community Health
Centre/Ithuseng Community Health Programme and Winter School Projects)
Mobilisation through Labour
Mobilised workers to form trade unions
BC led to the formation of the Black Allied Workers Union (BAWU) – worker's
strikes in Durban in 1973)
Killing of Biko (1977) in police custody
19 October 1977 banning of 19 organisations aligned to BC
Mobilisation through Media
Role of media that was sympathetic to the BC philosophy, e.g. The World and
The Weekend World newspapers were closed
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 5
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to indicate to what extent commitment and compromise played key
roles in sustaining the negotiations process that ultimately led to a new democratic
Republic of South Africa in 1994.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essays:
Introduction: Candidates need to indicate to what extent commitment and
compromise played key roles in sustaining the negotiations process that ultimately
led to a new democratic Republic of South Africa in 1994. They should also indicate
how they will support their line of argument.
ELABORATION
Release of Nelson Mandela on the 11 February 1990 and other banned political
leaders in 1990 (commitment and compromise)
Unbanning of the ANC, the PAC and the SACP and other banned organisations
(commitment)
Groote Schuur Minute, 2 May 1990 - NP released political prisoners and both
parties committed themselves to end violence and to negotiate (commitment by
leaders from both sides)
Violence in the Vaal Triangle (Role of various political organisations) (a test of
commitment and compromise)
Pretoria Minute in August 1990 – ANC stopped armed struggle and NP stopped
state of emergency (commitment and compromise)
The National Peace Accord signed by 27 political organisations - provided safety net
for negotiations (commitment)
CODESA 1 (20 December 1991) - 19 political parties except for CP and PAC
Parties could not agree on power-sharing and constituent assembly – meeting
ended
The Declaration of Intent – parties agreed to draw up a new constitution and interim
government (commitment and compromise)
Whites-only referendum – De Klerk tested white opinion after losing three by-
elections to CP (testing commitment from whites)
Result – landslide Yes (indication of commitment from whites) – negotiations
continued
CODESA 2 (2 May 1992) – did not last because of violence and inability of parties
to agree on power-sharing
Boipatong massacre and influence of Third Force (17 June 1992)
Bisho massacre (September 1992) – ANC supporters who wanted to be part of
negotiation process (another test of commitment)
ANC called for rolling mass action against the National Party (pushing the NP to
commitment)
Record of Understanding (September 1992) – Meyer and Ramaphosa committed
themselves to peace and to negotiations (commitment and compromise)
Meyer and Ramaphosa agreed on Joe Slovo's Sunset clause (commitment and
compromise)
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Parties winning more that 5% of vote will form a government of national unity to
govern the new SA and whites could retain their jobs for 5 years (commitment and
compromise)
Multi-party negotiations resumed at the World Trade Centre but did not last
(commitment)
The AWB interrupted the negotiations on 15 June 1993, when they stormed the
World Trade Centre with armoured vehicle (a test of commitment)
Assassination of Chris Hani (10 April 1993) – Janusz Waluś (a test of commitment)
Mandela addresses nation on TV (commitment)
St James massacre (25 July 1993)
Heidelberg Tavern shooting (30 December 1993) (test of commitment)
Shell House massacre (28 March 1994) (test of commitment)
Date for the first democratic elections set (27–29 April 1994) (commitment)
Continued violence throughout elections – car bomb outside ANC head offices
- Car bomb exploded at Jan Smuts Airport (last efforts to test commitment)
Elections held due to commitment and compromise
Results of election: ANC 62,7%, NP 20,4% and IFP 10,5%
ANC, NP and IFP formed the Government of National Unity as agreed upon in the
Sunset Clause (commitment and compromise)
Mandela became first black State President of the new democratic Republic of
South Africa with Thabo Mbeki and FW de Klerk as his deputies
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 6
[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 with the statement. If they
agree with the statement, they need to explain how Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms
(Perestroika and Glasnost) in the Soviet Union led to the birth of a new era of co-
operation between the African National Congress (ANC) and the National Party (NP) in
South Africa from 1989. If they disagree with the statement, they need to substantiate
their argument with relevant historical evidence.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essay:
Introduction: Candidates should agree or disagree that Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms
(Perestroika and Glasnost) in the Soviet Union led to the birth of a new era of
co-operation between the African National Congress (ANC) and the National Party
(NP) in South Africa from 1989. They should also indicate how they will support their
line of argument.
ELABORATION
Soviet Union in economic hardships (background information)
Gorbachev took leadership of the Soviet Union in 1985 and introduced Perestroika
and Glasnost
Perestroika allowed small scale private ownership and removed government control
over production
Glasnost allowed people to criticise government
Perestroika and Glasnost led to demands for the end of communism and full
democracy
This led to the end of communism and the end of the Cold War/ Soviet Union no
longer regarded as a super power/Communism was no longer seen as a 'global
threat'
Collapse of the Berlin Wall - 1989
The USA and its allies could no longer continue to support the apartheid regime
The West now put pressure on the NP to negotiate with the ANC or face continued
sanctions
The collapse of the Soviet Union put pressure on both the National Party and the
ANC to begin negotiations
The defeat of the SADF during the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale in 1988 spurred the
National Party to start negotiations with communists over the independence of
South-West Africa
South Africa withdrew from South-West Africa – SWAPO won the elections (1990)
and renamed it Namibia
This peaceful transition from white minority rule to black majority rule in Namibia
served as a blueprint for SA to do the same (contributing factor)
It became evident that the National Party government could not maintain white
supremacy rule indefinitely (contributing factor)
Influential National Party members started to realise that apartheid was not the
answer for the development of 'white' economic interests (contributing factor)
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The government started to believe that reform was needed to include the
development of a strong black middle class which would act as a 'bulwark against
revolution'
The South African government could no longer use the threat of communism to
generate Western support
South Africa could no longer rely on Western backing for its 'anti-communist' stance
World politics changed and this had an impact on South Africa's apartheid policies
The apartheid regime could no longer use communism to justify its policy of racial
segregation
The National Party's claim that it was protecting South Africa from a communist
onslaught became unrealistic
De Klerk thought that ANC would be weak and showed his willingness to negotiate
with the ANC
The Soviet Union could no longer support the ANC financially as it was bankrupt
The Soviet Union would not support the ANC with weapons anymore as it favoured
peaceful negotiations
The ANC was unable to continue the armed struggle against the NP without this
military and financial support.
The ANC now also showed willingness to negotiate with NP as an alternative to the
armed struggle
FW de Klerk started to accept that the black struggle against apartheid was not a
conspiracy directed from Moscow
This enabled De Klerk to engage with the liberation organisations to find a lasting
solution for South Africa
On 2 February 1990 De Klerk announced the unbanning of all anti-apartheid
organisations and this paved the way for multi-party talks
These talks ultimately led to democratic elections that were held in 1994
Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion [50]
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