# History Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2021 Memo (English)

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- Grade: Grade 12
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- Year: 2021
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                                     NATIONAL
                                SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                       EXEMPLAR

                                      GRADE 12

                                       HISTORY P2

                                    NOVEMBER 2021

                                MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 150

                      These marking guidelines consist of 26 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 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)
                                                                                                    [50]

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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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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:

                        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)
                                                                                                   [50]
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