# History Grade 12 KZN March Test 2025 Paper & Memo

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DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NATIONAL SENIOR
-ERTIFICATE

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 Hours

This question paper consists of 04 pages and an addendum of 05 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

tls This paper consists of SECTION A based on the prescribed content framework in the
CAPS document.

SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTION

QUESTION1: COMING TO DEMOCRACY TO SOUTH AFRICA AND COMING
TO TERMS WITH THE PAST

SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTION

QUESTION 2: CIVIL RESISTANCE 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA: THE

CRISES OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s

2: SECTION A consists of ONE source-based question. Source material that is
required to answer this question will be found in the ADDENDUM.
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3. SECTION B Consist of ONE Essay question

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4. ANSWER all the Questions.
5. When answering questions, candidates should apply their knowledge, skills and
insight.
6. A mere rewriting of sources as answers will disadvantage candidates.
7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this

question paper.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: WAS THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION (TRC)
SUCCESSFUL IN HEALING THE WOUNDS OF A DIVIDED
SOUTH AFRICA?

Study Sources 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D and answer the questions that follow.
1.1. Read Source1A

1.1.1 According to the source, what were the TWO crucial things that
Emerged from the TRC? (2x1) (2)

1.1.2 Why according do you think some people were in favour of the TRC = (1x2) (2)

1.1.3 Using the information in, the source and your own knowledge, explain
why you think the TRC could have had a cathartic (healing) effect for many
victims. (2x2) (4)

1.1.4 What is implied by the words, “it has produced an archive... and hopefully
learn from it’, on the work of the TRC? (2x2) (4)

1.2. Study Source 1B

1.2.1. Why do you think the TRC encouraged perpetrators to apply for

amnesty? (1x2) (2)
1.2.2 According to the source what were the positive aspects that we

were gained from the TRC hearings? (3x1) (3)
1.2.3 Define the concept amnesty in your own words (1x2) (2)

1.2.4 According to the source, what was the biggest success of the
TRC (1x2) (2)

1.3. Compare Sources 1A and 1B. Explain how information in
Source 1A is supported by information in Source 1B regarding
the healing process of the TRC (2x2) (4)

1.4. Refer to Source 2C

1.4.1. Explain the messages portrayed in this cartoon. Use the visual
clues in the source to support your answer. (2x2) (4)

1.4.2 Identify any THREE ‘dirty tricks’ from the source the National
Party committed during the 1980s (3x1) (3)

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1.5 Consult Source 2D.

1.5.1 Explain the limitations of the source to a historian researching the success
of healing the wounds of the victims. (2x2) (4)

1.5.2. Why do you think the National Party and other right-wing groups accused the
TRC of being a ‘witch hunt’? (2x2) (4)

1.5.3 How, according to the source, would restorative justice succeed?
(1 x 2) (2)

1.6 Using the information in the relevant sources and you're your own knowledge,
write a paragraph of about EIGHT lines (about 80 words), Explaining how
successful the TRC was in a? the wounds of a divided South Africa. (8)
. [50]

QUESTION 2: CIVIL RESISTANCE, 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA:
THE CRISIS OF APARTHEID

“It was the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) and Steve Biko that was
instrumental in challenging the apartheid government in the 1970”

Do you agree with statement? Use relevant evidence to support the line of
argument [50]

Total 100

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DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE

GRADE: 12

i HISTORY
| APRIL 2025:
ADDENDUM

This addendum consists of 04 pages.

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QUESTION 1: WAS THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION (TRC)

SUCCESSFUL IN HEALING THE WOUNDS OF A DIVIDED SOUTH
AFRICA?

SOURCE 1A

The following is an extract dealing with the exposure and expression of victims during the TRC.

There are two crucial things that have come out of the South African Truth and Reconciliation
Commission. The first is that it has achieved a remarkable and far-ranging public exposure
of the human rights violations and crimes committed under the apartheid regime ... It has
forced a previously reluctant population (though, of course, there is still denial at one level)
to see that apartheid was morally indefensible; that it is a crime against humanity. It has
produced an archive whichallows people to examine their past and hopefully learn from it.

Secondly, it has allowed ordinary people to find expression for the suffering under the
regime. It has had a completely cathartic [therapeutic or healing] function for many of the
victims ... It is in this sense that some form of reconciliation has already taken place.

[From The South African Truth Commission by K. Christie.]

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SOURCE 1B

This source deals with the positive aspects of the TRC.

‘The TRC also had to deal with grievances stemming from actions of both black and white
during apartheid. To encourage people to come forward, ligited am oom:
Amnesty does not imply forgiveness or acquittal, b eans.

crimes the perpetrator cannot be tried later in court. TI
at an open hearing.

the bodies of their loved ones and were thus able to
hough the commission had its critics, among them
ince to seek justice in the courts, it has generally been
e nation to move on after the horrors of the apartheid

Some people were
find the remains for
relatives who were
viewed as a success
era. i

[From South Africa in the 20th Century by P. Joyce]

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SOURCE 1C

This cartoon by Zapiro depicts how the National Party (NP) denied knowledge about its
involvement in the 'Dirty Tricks' campaign against ANC activists.

WHO GAVE THE ORDERS ?
ARE YoU GOING TO KEEP
DENYING KNOWLEDGE OF
ANYTHING THAT HAPPENED at
IN THE APARTHEID ERA ?

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[From The Sowetan , 9 June 1995

BE [Force] VLAKPLAAS HIT SQUADS

POSTS DEPT
1980 's
DIRTY TRICKS:
Involvement
in bombing,
phone tapping,
theft of union
funds, spying,
smear campaigns

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SOURCE 1D

The following extract is an evaluation on the work of the TRC.

One of the greatest limitations to restoring victims’ dignity — and which was largely beyond
the control of the Commission — was the political tension that prevailed (existed) during its
operations. This stemmed (coming from) from the reluctance of the National Party and some
extreme_right-wing groups to see the TRC investigating aspects of the past that might
damage their political credibility. These parties accused the TRC of being a ‘witchhunt’ rather
than a genuine tool for national reconciliation, and frustrated the Commission’s work by
(bringing about) frequent legal actions against the TRC. The Commission's biggest political
blunder was the tendency to (give in) to these political groupings in an attempt to keep them
committed to the process.... (the) politically delicate task of the TRC worsened its relations
with victims who were justifiably frustrated by the lack of proper justice that the position
implied. For restorative justice to succeed, victims need to see offenders’ express remorse
(regret). That this|was not forthcoming from the political party that governed the country
under apartheid, dealt a severe blow to the process.
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[From The Truth and reconciliation Commission as a Model of Restorative Justice by T. Maepa Pretoria]

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DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
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NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

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Marks: 100

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SOURCE BASED QUESTION
1.1. The following cognitive levels of were used to develop source-based
questions:

COGNITIVE HISTORICAL SKILLS WEIGHTING OF
LEVELS QUESTIONS

e Extract evidence from sources 30%

7 ae (15 marks)
LEVEL 4 e Selection and organization of relevant
information from sources.

e Define historical concepts/terms

LEVEL 2

e Interpretation of evidence from sources Gi
; lo

formation gathered from sources (29. marke)

36 evidence from sources

LEVEL 3
30%
(15 marks)

» Engage with sources to determine its
usefulness, reliability, bias and limitations

e Compare and contrast interpretations and
perspectives presented in sources and
draw independent conclusions

1.2 The information below indicates how source- based questions are assessed:

e Inthe marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any other
valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence, or examples.

e Inthe allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the requirements of
the question have been addressed.

e Inthe 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.

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2. ESSAY QUESTIONS

2.1
The essay questions require candidates to:

e 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

e 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 othe relevant introduction and/or conclusion than

those included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay.
e When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be

credited for any other relevant answers.

2.3 Global assessment of essays

The essays will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the educator to
score the overall product as a whole, without scoring the component parts separately. This
approach encourages the learner to offer an individual opinion by using of selected factual
evidence to support an argument. The learner will not be required to simply regurgitate
“facts” in order to achieve a high mark. This approach discourages learners from preparing
model answers and reproduces them without considering the specific requirements of the
question. Holistic essays marking credits learners’ opinion supported by evidence. Holistic
assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalize language inadequacies as
the emphasis is on the following:

e The construction of argument
e The appropriate selection of factual evidence to support such argument and
e The learner's interpretation of the question

2.4 Assessment procedures of the essay

2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing essays.

2.4.2 During the first reading of the essays ticks need to be awarded for a
relevant introduction (indicated by a bullet in marking
guideline/memorandum) and a relevant conclusion (indicated by a bullet
in marking guideline/memorandum) e.g.in an answer where there are 5
main points there will be 7 ticks.

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Marking Guidelines

2.4.3 The following additional symbols can also be used:

e Introduction, main aspects, and conclusion not properly contextualized
A

Wrong statement nnn nnn nnn
Irrelevant statement

e Repetition RV
e Analysis AV
e Interpretation lV

2.5The matrix

2.5.1 Use ofmatrix in the marking of essays

(a)

(b)

(c)

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In the marking of essays,)the essays the given criteria shown in the matrix
should be used. In assessing the essays note should be taken of both the
ion at the point of intersection of the content and
@ seven competency levels, a mark should be

will be to determine to what extent the main
d and to determine the content level (on the

matrix). —

[C [LEVEL 4

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

C|LEVEL 4
P| LEVEL 3

Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.

C| LEVEL 4 }26-27
P| LEVEL 3

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MARKING MATRIX FOR ESSAY: 50
LEVEL 7 LEVEL6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL3 | LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Presentation Very well planned and | Very well | Well planned | Planned and | Shows Attempts to | Little or no
structured essay. planned and | and constructed some structure an | attempt to
Good synthesis _of | structured essay. | structured An argument. | evidence of | answer. structure
information. Developed a | essay. Evidence is used | a__ planned | Largely the essay.
Developed an original, | relevant line of | Attempts to | tosome extentto | and descriptive, or
well balanced and | argument. develop a support the line | constructed | some attempt
independent line of | Evidence used to | clear of argument. argument. at developing
content argument with the use of | defend the | argument. Conclusions Attempts to | a_ line of
evidence sustained and | argument. Conclusions | reached based | sustain a | argument. No
defended the argument | Attempts to draw | drawn from | on evidence. line of | attempt to
throughout. an independent | the evidence argument. draw a
Independent conclusion | conclusion from | to support Conclusions | conclusion.
is drawn from evidence | the evidence to | the line of not clearly
to support the line of | support the line | argument. supported
argument of argument. by
evidence.
Level 7
Question has been
fully answered.
Content selection | 47.59
fully relevant to line
of argument
Level 6
Question has been
answered. Content 43-46 38-39
selection relevant to
the line of argument
Level 5
Question answered
to a great extent. | 38-39 34-35 30-33 28-29
Content adequately
covered
andrelevant.
Level 4
Question is
recognizable in 30-33 28-29 26-27
answer. Some
omissions or
irrelevant content
selection
Level 3
‘ontent —_ selection
Se ie 26-27 24-25 | 20-23
question, but does
not answer it, or
does not always
relate to the
question.
Omissions in
coverage.
Level 2
Question
inadequately 20-23 18-19 14-17
addressed. sparse
content
Level 1
Question
inadequately 14-17 0-13
addressed or not at
all. Inadequate or
irrelevant content
*Guideline for allocating mark for Level 1:
* Question not addressed at all / totally urrelavant content/ no attempt to structure the essay = 0
* Question includes basic and generally irrelevant information; no attempt to structure the essay = 1-6
7-13

¢ Question inadequately addressed and vague; little attempt to structure the essay =

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QUESTION 1: WAS THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION (TRC)

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SUCCESSFUL IN HEALING THE WOUNDS OF A DIVIDED SOUTH
AFRICA?

[Extraction of evidence from Source 1A — L1]

achieved a remarkable and far-ranging public exposure of the human
rights violation and crimes committed under the apartheid regime

it has allowed ordinary people to find expression for the

suffering under the regime. (2x 1) (2)

[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A — L2]
Did not trust the TRC

TRC favouredithe perpretators than the victims
(any 1 x 2) (2)

tion of evidence from Source 1A — L2]

e free to express themselves at the hearings
re able to meet their perpetrators

y were able to find closure.

Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)

[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A — L2]

There are many cases of human rights violation which the apartheid
government can learn from

They will able to decide which is correct or needs repentance

Any other relevant response (2x) (4)

[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B — L2]

The TRC wanted people to tell the truth about their atrocities
Perpetrators could not be tried in court

Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)

[Extraction of evidence from Source 1B — L1]

Victims had the opportunity to confront those who hurt them.
Perpetrators had the chance to show remorse.
Victims found out for the first time what happened to their loved ones who
disappeared or were found dead.
Others learned where bodies of their loved ones could be found.

(any 3 x 1) (3)

[Explanation of concept from Source 1B — L1]
Official pardon for political motivated crimes
Any other relevant response (1x 2) (2)

[Extraction of evidence from Source 1B — L1]

Encouraging the nation to move on after the horrors of the
apartheid era (1 x 2) (2)

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[Comparison of evidence from Sources 1A and 1B — L3]

Source 1A outlines the exposure of the human rights violations and crimes
committed during the apartheid era

Source 1B outlines the process whereby people came forward and
spoke about the crimes and human rights violations that was committed

Source 1A shows how apartheid affected the population in terms of their
humanity

Source 1B allowed the victims to come face to face with the perpetrators

Source 1talks about the start of reconciliation

Source 1B expresses in detail how the nation has moved forward because
of the TRC

Any other relevant response (any2x2) (4)

qa oie of evidence from Source 1B — L2]

Pp refused to take responsibility for the crimes listed

1 bubble —- WHAT'S “APARTHEID”?).

iewed the ANC indifferently (smiles on their faces)

The NP could not recall the crimes that were committed during the

apartheid era (speech bubble - WHAT'S

“APARTHEID”?)

The NP was not prepared to reveal those who gave the orders (speech
bubble — Who Gave The Orders?)

The NP denied that apartheid existed which they were responsible for
(speech bubble — WHAT'S “APARTHEID”?)

Any other relevant response (any2x2) (4)

[Extraction of evidence from Source 2C — L1]

Bombings

Phone tapping

Theft of union funds

Spying

Smear campaigns

Vlakplaas

Third Force

Hit squad (any3x1) (3)

[Determine limitations from Source 2D — L3]

Ensuring that justice was attained because of the TRC’s hoped to
accommodate the fears of the NP and other right-wing groups

These groups did not ask for aspects of the truth divulged in an effort to
hold onto their political credibility

These groups did not appreciate that the main role of the TRC was to build
reconciliation but rather they viewed it as a witch hunt

Any other relevant response (any2x2) (4)

[interpretation of evidence from Source 2D - Lay

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The NP and other right-wing groups wished to preserve their reputations
and did not want their images further humiliated
The NP did not want to answer more questions about the reasons behind
apartheid which many historians regarded as a criminal conspiracy
Any other relevant response (any 2 x2) (4)

[Extraction of evidence from Source 1D — L1]
Victims need to see offenders express remorse (1x2) (2)

[interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources — L3]
Learners need to include the following points in their answer:

It achieved a remarkable public exposure of human rights violations and

crimes committed (Source 1A)

The TRC exposed the apartheid era of its policies against humanity

(Source 1A).
2 i

d ordinary people to express their suffering under the

had to deal with grievances of both black and white (Source 1B)
people to come forward and ask for forgiveness and amnesty
B)

RC also allowed the victims and the perpetrators to meet each other
face to face (Source 1B)

The TRC was a success as it encouraged the nation to move forward after
the horrors of apartheid (Source 1B)

The TRC exposed the NP of dirty tricks against the ANC (Source 1C)

It included the Third force, Viakplaas and hit squads (Source 1C)

One of the successes of the TRC was restoring the victims dignity (Source
1D)

The NP and other right —-wing organisations saw the TRC as a witch hunt
and damaging its political credibility (Source 1D)

Any other relevant response

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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:

CRITERIA

MARKS

LEVEL 1

Uses evidence in an elementary manner,
e.g. shows no or little understanding of
explaining how successful the TRC
healed the wounds of a divided South
Africa

Uses evidence partially or cannot write a

paragraph

0-2

LEVEL 2

a paragraph.

Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a
great extent on the topic, e.g. explaining how
successful the TRC healed the wounds of
a divided South Africa.
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write!

3-5

LEVEL 3

* Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates

Uses evidence very effectively in an

a thorough understanding of how
‘successful the TRC healed the wounds of,
a divided South Africa.

organised paragraph that shows an

understanding of the topic

6-8

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QUESTION 2: Civil Resistance, 1970s, 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA: THE

CRISIS OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s.

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

SYNOPSIS

Candidates need to agree or disagree on how the Black Consciousness Movement and Steven
Biko was instrumental in challenging the apartheid government in the 1970s.

MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essays:

Introduction: Candidates need to take a stance and indicate how the Black Consciousness
Movement and Steven Bantu Biko'Was instrumental in challenging the apartheid government in
the 1970s.

ELABORATION

+ Inthe 1970s Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) revived the freedom struggle

+ Apartheid became increasingly oppressive in the 1970s and 1980s

+ Resistance seemed a hopeless cause. BC ideas changed that mindset

* Black Consciousness (BC) began as a university student movement led by Stephen Biko
which aimed to conscientise black people and instill in them a sense of self-worth and
confidence to challenge the apartheid regime

* The role of Biko: Biko became involved in student politics while studying medicine at the
university as a member of NUSAS — a non-racial student organization. Biko was convinced
that they could not understand the needs of black South Africans and felt there was a need
for own organization to speak for themselves. Biko recruited fellow students from other ethnic
universities and in December 1968 drafted a constitution for the South African Students
Organisation (SASO)

* SASO: Spread BC ideas across the campuses of the ethnically separated universities. Was
important because it promoted black unity and solidarity, made students more politically
aware, encouraged students to liberate themselves from Apartheid

* BCM: Spread out from the ethnic university campuses to the rest of South Africa. Young
black people were sent into various communities to create and run clinics and to set literacy
campaigns to encourage solidarity and self-reliance. In 1972, the Black People's Convention
(BPC) was formed to coordinate the activities of all the various BCM groups which emerged.
BC reawakened labour movements in South Africa. In 1972 SASO established a national
trade union council for blacks. The Black Allied Workers Union (BAWU) was formed by
Drake Koka, and it rejected white involvement in the trade union movement. Urban Workers’
Strike (1973) reasons for the strike and demands of the workers. Highlights the
government's reaction and impact of strikes. Viva Frelimo rallies; these rallies as national
campaigns to be staged by SASO rallies accelerated tension between SASO and the South
African government.

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* Government perceptions of BC: At first the SA government was not concerned about the
BCM as it seemed similar to its own policy of separate development.
Apartheid philosophy believed in racial segregation so the formation of SASO (black
only union) seemed in accordance with apartheid theories of "own affairs". BC
became stronger; it posed a challenge to the state for it had become a mass
movement that sought to undermine apartheid. The Apartheid government reacted
to the threat posed by the BCM by taking actions such as; banning BC leaders in
1971 from speaking in public (8 SASO leaders were banned); 8 BPC leaders were
detained without trial under the Terrorism Act; SASO was banned on university
campuses by 1975 and Biko was brutally murdered by the security police in 1977.

* 1976 Soweto Uprising: Learners at schools in Soweto were unhappy because; most
government funding went to white schools, severe overcrowding in classes, curriculum was
limited and education prepared learners for manual and unskilled labour. Introduction of
Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in 1975 in black schools triggered mass protest. SASM
decided to hold a mass\demonstration against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. On 16th
June 1976 thousands of Soweto learners embarked on a peaceful protest. Later the march
turned violent/and hundreds were injured (Hastings Ndlovu and Hector Pietersen). Angered
by the police actions, learners went on a rampage through the streets of Soweto and burnt
symbols of apartheid like buildings and white businesses.

* Debate whether SASO (and SASM) were influenced by BCM. There were many other
factors that played a role such as; poor living conditions in Soweto, influence of the ANC
(political influence) and the establishment of the trade union movement. However, there is a
most wide accepted idea that BC influenced the learners from Soweto. A number of SASO
members became teachers once they had graduated. They introduced BC ideas to learners.
SASM provided leadership training to high school learners, and it (SASM) was encouraged
by SASO to concern itself with injustices within society and to spread BC ideas.

The legacy of BC on SA politics: BCM revived the struggle against apartheid.
Because of the change in attitude brought by the BCM and SASO, school children
defied the apartheid state and spearheaded country wide protest. BCM political
activists formed a new political organization, the Azanian Peoples' Organisation
(AZAPO) in 1978. Azapo embraced BC philosophy and rejected white participation in
the struggle.

+ Any other relevant information
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion —_[50]

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