This page includes Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 past papers and memos.
Afrikaans First Additional Language Grade 12 exams are written in 3 papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Below are the tables that explain what each paper covers: topics, time and sections.
Our collection for Grade 12 Afrikaans FAL includes papers from 2020 to 2026. We update this page regularly; therefore, keep on checking for newly updated papers.
Below is what Paper 1 of Grade 12 Afrikaans FAL looks like:
| English | Afrikaans |
| Sections | Afdelings |
| This question paper consists of THREE sections. | Hierdie vraestel bestaan uit DRIE afdelings. |
| SECTION A: Reading Comprehension (30) | AFDELING A: Leesbegrip (30) |
| SECTION B: Summary (10) | AFDELING B: Opsomming (10) |
| SECTION C: Language (40) | AFDELING C: Taal (40) |
Below is what Paper 2 of Grade 12 Afrikaans FAL looks like:
| English | Afrikaans |
| This question paper consists of FOUR sections: | Hierdie vraestel bestaan uit VIER afdelings: |
| SECTION A: Novel (35) | AFDELING A: Roman (35) |
| SECTION B: Drama (35) | AFDELING B: Drama (35) |
| SECTION C: Short Stories (35) | AFDELING C: Kortverhale (35) |
| SECTION D: Poetry (35) | AFDELING D: Gedigte (35) |
| Answer questions in TWO sections, as follows: | Beantwoord vrae in TWEE afdelings, soos volg: |
| SECTION A: NOVEL | AFDELING A: ROMAN |
| Answer the question on the novel that you studied. | Beantwoord die vraag oor die roman wat jy bestudeer het. |
| SECTION B: DRAMA | AFDELING B: DRAMA |
| Answer the question on the drama that you studied. | Beantwoord die vraag oor die drama wat jy bestudeer het. |
| SECTION C: SHORT STORIES | AFDELING C: KORTVERHALE |
| Answer the questions on TWO short stories that you studied. | Beantwoord die vrae oor TWEE kortverhale wat jy bestudeer het. |
| SECTION D: POETRY | AFDELING D: GEDIGTE |
| Answer the questions on TWO poems that you studied. | Beantwoord die vrae oor TWEE gedigte wat jy bestudeer het. |
| Use the checklist on page 4 to help you. | Gebruik die kontrolelys op bladsy 4 om jou te help. |
Below is what Paper 3 of Grade 12 Afrikaans FAL looks like:
| English | Afrikaans |
| This question paper consists of THREE sections. | Hierdie vraestel bestaan uit DRIE afdelings. |
| SECTION A: Essay (50) | AFDELING A: Opstel (50) |
| SECTION B: Long transactional text (30) | AFDELING B: Lang transaksionele teks (30) |
| SECTION C: Short transactional text (20) | AFDELING C: Kort transaksionele teks (20) |
| 2. Answer ONE question in each section. | 2. Beantwoord EEN vraag in elke afdeling. |
| 3. Write in the language being assessed. Avoid SMS language. | 3. Skryf in die taal wat geassesseer word. Vermy sms-taal. |
| 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. | 4. Begin ELKE afdeling op 'n NUWE bladsy. |
| 5. You must plan, edit and proofread your writing pieces. Use, for example, a mind map, flowchart or keywords. Do the planning BEFORE you write the final product for each section. | 5. Jy moet jou skryfstukke beplan, redigeer en proeflees. Gebruik byvoorbeeld 'n kopkaart, vloeidiagram of sleutelwoorde. Doen die beplanning VOORDAT jy die finale produk vir elke afdeling skryf. |
| 6. All planning must be clearly indicated and handed in. It is recommended that you draw a line through all planning. | 6. Alle beplanning moet duidelik aangedui en ingelewer word. Daar word aanbeveel dat jy 'n streep deur alle beplanning trek. |
| 7. Plan your time as follows: | 7. Beplan jou tyd só: |
| SECTION A: 80 minutes | AFDELING A: 80 minute |
| SECTION B: 40 minutes | AFDELING B: 40 minute |
| SECTION C: 30 minutes | AFDELING C: 30 minute |
| 8. Number the writing pieces correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. | 8. Nommer die skryfstukke korrek volgens die nommeringstelsel wat in hierdie vraestel gebruik is. |
| 9. Write the title/heading at the top of each writing piece. | 9. Skryf die titel/opskrif boaan elke skryfstuk. |
| 10. The title is NOT taken into account when the words are counted. | 10. Die titel word NIE in aanmerking geneem wanneer die woorde getel word NIE |
Exam facts from the DBE November 2025 question papers. See the full exam guide.
Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 Papers
Exam PracticeAfrikaans FAL: Most Common Exam Questions Quiz
Real questions from DBE NSC Afrikaans First Additional Language Paper 1 (2023 to 2025) and Paper 2 poetry (November 2024), exactly as printed in Afrikaans, with the official memo answers. Multiple choice questions are marked for you. For written questions, work out your answer, open the memo and mark yourself.
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NSC Years (2023 to 2025)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 1.9
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 5)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 1.10
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 6)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Pap is die gemeenskaplike gereg.
• In albei provinsies word pap saam met 'n vleisgereg/vleis bedien/geëet. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 1.25
Look at: TEKS B
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 3.3
Look at: TEKS D
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 3.7
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Die feit dat dit anders lyk as ander advertensies trek die leser se aandag.
• Dit maak die advertensie so uniek soos die produk.
• Dis kreatief.
• Dit pas by die inhoud van die advertensie. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3.1
Look at: TEKS E
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.5
Look at: TEKS E
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.1
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.2
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.3
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.10
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.3
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 5)
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.5.2
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 6)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (2 marks)
• Engels
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.7
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 8) (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.2
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.3
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Gebruik dit op 10 verskillende toestelle!
• Jy moet dit op 10 verskillende toestelle gebruik.
• Jy moet dit op 10 verskillende toestelle gebruik! (Enige EEN)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1
Look at: TEKS E
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.7
Look at: TEKS E
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.1
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Die brood rys mooi. (funksie)
• My hare rys as ek dit hoor. (funksie)
• Die son rys in die ooste. (funksie)
• Die vraag rys oor wat hy weet. (beteken ontstaan) (Enige EEN van bogenoemde of enige ander sin waar die ander betekenis van rys duidelik is.)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.10
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.12
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2.5
Look at: TEKS G
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.3
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 3)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.9
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 7)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• jonk (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde) (EEN WOORD)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.3
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.6.1
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1
Look at: TEKS E
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• druk die vorm in sy ma se gesig.
• maak nie oogkontak met sy ma nie/kyk nie na sy ma as hy met haar praat nie./kyk na sy tas eerder as na sy ma./fokus op ander dinge.
• gee die vorm in die verbygaan/met sy rug gedraai vir sy ma.
• hou die vorm met 'n lang (uitgestrekte) arm na sy ma toe uit.
• kyk nie na die vorm nie. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.5
Look at: TEKS E
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.2
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.9
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.10
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2.4
Look at: TEKS G
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (2 marks)
• (Nasionale) Krugerwildtuin
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.6
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 7)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.7
Look at: TEKS D
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.4
Look at: TEKS E
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Thandi vra of sy/Mavis regtig vir die spietkop 'n serp brei. (Enige EEN)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.5
Look at: TEKS E
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.9
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.11
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2.1
Look at: TEKS G
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2.3
Look at: TEKS G
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.3
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 3) (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.4
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 3) (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.9
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 6)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (2 marks)
• Die plekke waar die video's gemaak word, (is nie altyd veilig nie). (Of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.2
Look at: TEKS D
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Dit gee die leser kans om na te dink oor die vrae.
• Dit maak die advertensie meer persoonlik/betrek die leser direk.
• Dit oorreed die leser om die hele advertensie te lees. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1
Look at: TEKS E
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• se hande is in die lug.
• skree "JIPPIE". (Aanvaar ook as kandidaat net skryf "Jippie!")
• se oë/mond is groot/oop.
• glimlag (breed).
• gooi 'n papier in die lug. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3
Look at: TEKS E
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.1
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.10
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1.13
Read first: TEKS F
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2.1
Look at: TEKS G
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Daar sit 'n vlieg op die tafel. (S.nw wat na die insek verwys)
• Hy vlieg by die deur uit. (ww. – Figuurlike aanslag)
• Hy is die vlieg in die salf. (S.nw. – Figuurlike aanslag) (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.1.1
Read first: the poem 'Die Dans Van Die Reën' (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.1.3
Read first: the poem 'Die Dans Van Die Reën'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.1.4
Read first: the poem 'Die Dans Van Die Reën'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.1.5
Read first: the poem 'Die Dans Van Die Reën'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (2 marks)
• Herhaling/repetisie (van "Ons Suster!"/''Jy het gekom!'')/word twee keer gesê
• Die gebruik van uitroeptekens/!
• Gebruik van die direkte rede/die kleinvolk se eie woorde
• Kort sinne
• Halfrym/alliterasie/assonansie (Enige TWEE of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.1.7
Read first: the poem 'Die Dans Van Die Reën'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Die strofes is nie ewe lank nie.
• Daar is nie 'n vaste rympatroon nie/gebroke rym.
• Leestekens word nie volgens gewone reëls gebruik nie. (Kandidaat kan voorbeelde van die leestekens noem wat nie volgens die gewone reëls gebruik word nie gee.)
• Die gedig het 'n ongewone tipografie. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.1.8
Read first: the poem 'Die Dans Van Die Reën'
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.2.2
Read first: the poem 'Eksamenlokaal'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.2.3
Read first: the poem 'Eksamenlokaal'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
• Die gedig verwys na twee ure. (Enige EEN of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.2.6
Read first: the poem 'Eksamenlokaal' (the words being asked about are highlighted)
(a) Wat is die TWEE betekenisse van "oes" binne die konteks van die gedig?
(b) Watter ander woord in strofe 5 hou direk verband met "oes"?
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (3 marks)
• Dit verwys ook na die kennis wat die kandidate weergegee het/hulle antwoorde. (Of soortgelyk aan bogenoemde)
(b) "ryp'' (Geen penalisering indien die woord NIE tussen aanhalingstekens is NIE.)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 9.2.8
Read first: the poem 'Eksamenlokaal'
Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
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Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 Exam Guide
How the final Afrikaans FAL exam is set out, taken from the cover and instruction pages of the DBE November 2025 question papers.
Afrikaans FAL Paper 1
- 80 marks
- 2 hours
- 17 pages
- November 2025
| Section | Question | What it covers | Marks | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Comprehension (Leesbegrip) | 30 | 50 min |
| B | Summary (Opsomming) | 10 | 20 min | |
| C | Language (Taal) | 40 | 50 min |
Instructions on the paper
- Answer ALL the questions.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- Draw a line after each section.
- Leave a line open after EACH answer.
- Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
Afrikaans FAL Paper 2
- 70 marks
- 2½ hours
- 44 pages
- November 2025
| Section | Question | What it covers | Marks | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1-4 | Novel (Roman)Answer only ONE question | 35 | 75 min |
| B | 5-7 | DramaAnswer only ONE question | 35 | 75 min |
| C | 8 | Short Stories (Kortverhale)Answer BOTH short stories (8.1 and 8.2) | 35 | 75 min |
| D | 9 | Poetry (Gedigte)Answer BOTH poems (9.1 and 9.2) | 35 | 75 min |
Answer questions in ANY TWO of the four sections
Instructions on the paper
- Do NOT try to read the whole paper. Consult the TABLE OF CONTENTS and mark the questions on the texts you studied this year.
- Answer questions in TWO sections.
- Short stories: answer the questions on TWO short stories; poetry: on TWO poems.
- Use the checklist on page 4 to help you.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- Spend about 75 minutes on each section.
Afrikaans FAL Paper 3
- 100 marks
- 2½ hours
- 6 pages
- November 2025
| Section | Question | What it covers | Marks | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Essay (Opstel)Choose ONE topic (1.1-1.8) | 50 | 80 min |
| B | 2 | Longer Transactional Text (Lang transaksionele teks)Choose ONE (2.1-2.4) | 30 | 40 min |
| C | Shorter Transactional Text (Kort transaksionele teks)Answer ONE | 20 | 30 min |
Answer ONE question in each section
Instructions on the paper
- Answer ONE question in each section.
- Write in the language being assessed. Avoid SMS language.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- You must plan, edit and proofread your writing. Plan BEFORE writing the final product.
- Essay: 250–300 words; long transactional text: 120–150 words.
- Do NOT write in pencil.
Afrikaans FAL Grade 12 Questions and Answers
How many papers do you write for Afrikaans FAL in Grade 12?
3 papers: Paper 1 (80 marks, 2 hours), Paper 2 (70 marks, 2½ hours) and Paper 3 (100 marks, 2½ hours). These facts are from the DBE November 2025 question papers.
What is in Afrikaans FAL Paper 1?
In the November 2025 paper: Question 1: Comprehension (30 marks); Section B: Summary (10 marks); Section C: Language (40 marks).
What is in Afrikaans FAL Paper 2?
In the November 2025 paper: Question 1-4: Novel (35 marks); Question 5-7: Drama (35 marks); Question 8: Short Stories (35 marks); Question 9: Poetry (35 marks). Answer questions in ANY TWO of the four sections.
What is in Afrikaans FAL Paper 3?
In the November 2025 paper: Question 1: Essay (50 marks); Question 2: Longer Transactional Text (30 marks); Section C: Shorter Transactional Text (20 marks). Answer ONE question in each section.
How long is the Afrikaans FAL question paper?
In November 2025, Paper 1 had 17 pages, Paper 2 had 44 pages and Paper 3 had 6 pages.
Which Afrikaans FAL past papers are on this page?
150 files from 2020 to 2026, covering the June, September and November exams. They are listed by year and term above, and each one opens as a PDF.
Are the Afrikaans FAL memos included?
Yes. 73 of the files are memos (marking guidelines). Each memo is listed next to its question paper.
Is there an Afrikaans FAL practice quiz?
Yes. The exam questions quiz on this page has 63 questions taken word for word from real DBE Afrikaans FAL papers. The memo answer shows after you try each question.