This page includes Afrikaans HL Grade 12 past papers and memos.
Afrikaans HL Grade 12 exam is the hardest Afrikaans exam you will write in your high school years. This is not like Afrikaans SAL and FAL. This is the home language.
Like all language subjects in South Africa, Grade 12 Afrikaans HL comes in Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3.
We have broken down sections of each paper in the tables below:
Paper 1 Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Exam Paper Structure:
| English | Afrikaans |
| 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 Structures and Conventions (30) | AFDELING C: Taalstrukture en -konvensies (30) |
Paper 2 Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Exam Paper Structure:
This paper has THREE sections:
• SECTION A: Poetry (30)
• SECTION B: Novel (25)
• SECTION C: Drama (25)
SECTION A: Seen poems (Answer TWO); Unseen poem (COMPULSORY).
SECTION B: Answer ONE question.
SECTION C: Answer ONE question.
Paper 3 Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Exam Paper Structure:
Here is the concise table extracted and translated from "Screenshot 2026-05-28 at 15.33.50.jpg":
| English | Afrikaans |
| INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION | INSTRUKSIES EN INLIGTING |
| 1. This paper consists of TWO sections: • SECTION A: Essay (50) • SECTION B: Transactional Texts (2 x 25) (50) | 1. Hierdie vraestel bestaan uit TWEE afdelings: AFDELING A: Opstel (50) AFDELING B: Transaksionele Tekste (2 x 25) (50) |
| 2. Answer ONE question in SECTION A and TWO questions in SECTION B. | 2. Beantwoord EEN vraag in AFDELING A en TWEE vrae in AFDELING B. |
| 3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed, which is Afrikaans. | 3. Skryf in die taal waarin jy geassesseer word. |
| 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. | 4. Begin ELKE afdeling op 'n NUWE bladsy. |
| 5. You must plan (e.g., using a mind map/diagram/flowchart/keywords), edit, and proofread your work. Planning must be done BEFORE the final product. | 5. Jy moet jou werk beplan (bv. deur 'n breinkaart/diagram/vloeidiagram/kernwoorde te gebruik), taalversorg en proeflees. Die beplanning moet VOOR die finale produk gedoen word. |
| 6. All planning must be clearly indicated and then neatly crossed out. | 6. Alle beplanning moet duidelik aangedui en daarna netjies deurgehaal word. |
| 7. Spend your time as follows: • SECTION A: approximately 100 minutes • SECTION B: approximately 80 (2 x 40) minutes | 7. Jy moet jou tyd soos volg bestee: AFDELING A: ongeveer 100 minute AFDELING B: ongeveer 80 (2 x 40) minute |
Exam facts from the DBE November 2025 question papers. See the full exam guide.
Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Papers
Afrikaans HL: Most Common Exam Questions Quiz
Real questions from DBE NSC Afrikaans Home 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 May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 3.5
Look at: TEKS D

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 3.8
Look at: TEKS D

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.1
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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.2
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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.6
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Official memo answer (1 mark)
OF
Nee Die strokie handel net oor die een vrou wat nie kan bestuur nie./nie oor vroue as bestuurders oor die algemeen nie.
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (2 marks)
EN
blywende Die kandidaat moet ALBEI woorde korrek spel.
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.7
Read first: TEKS F

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.1.1
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.1.2
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2.1
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 2)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.3
Look at: TEKS D

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.5.1
Look at: TEKS D

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.6
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (2 marks)
EN
Die deelteken dui (die begin van) 'n nuwe lettergreep (by opeenhoping van klinkers) aan.
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.4
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (2 marks)
EN
Hy ly aan 'n siekte.
NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5
Read first: TEKS F (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 5.6
Read first: TEKS F (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 5.7
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.1
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)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1) (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 1 · Question 3.1.1
Look at: TEKS D

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.5
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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1
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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.1
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
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
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5
Read first: TEKS F (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 1 · Question 5.6.2
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.7
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.8
Read first: TEKS F (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)
Hy jou die speler uit./ Moenie my "jy" en "jou" nie./ As 'n selfstandige naamwoord:
Skryf die woord "jou" op die bord./ As 'n ander voornaamwoordsoort:
Moet jou nie bekommer nie./ Ek ken jou al sewe jaar. Die kandidaat bied 'n soortgelyke antwoord vir EEN punt aan.
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2.1
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 3) (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1.1
Look at: TEKS D

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1.2
Look at: TEKS D

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.1
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.2
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3.2
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Helga het gevra …
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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.3
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5
Read first: TEKS F

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.8
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.8
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 8) (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.10
Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 11)

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (1 mark)
OF
Nee Paragraaf 11 bied nie praktiese oplossings/stappe vir hierdie omvattende probleem nie. Die kandidaat bied 'n soortgelyke antwoord vir EEN punt aan.
NSC November 2025 · 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 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.6
Look at: TEKS D

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1
Look at: TEKS E

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
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 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)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2
Read first: TEKS F (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 (2 marks)
EN
Ek is siek, maar ek sal skool toe gaan. Die kandidaat bied 'n soortgelyke sin met "maar" as 'n voegwoord aan.
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.3
Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5.1
Read first: TEKS F (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 (2 marks)
EN
"wou" sou die sinsbetekenis verander van 'n feit/sekerheid na 'n wens/strewe/lus/ begeerte/verlange/iets wat nie gerealiseer het nie./ "wou" sal beteken dat Netwerk24 dit oorweeg het, maar besluit het om dit nie te doen nie. Die kandidaat bied 'n soortgelyke antwoord vir EEN punt aan.
NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6
Read first: TEKS F

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 2.1
Read first: the poem 'Die Bokser'

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 2.4
Read first: the poem 'Die Bokser' (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)
Dit suggereer die dramatiese neerstort/handeling/beweging van die uitgeslaande bokser./wanneer die bokser platgeslaan word./tydsverloop wanneer die bokser platgeslaan word./beklemtoon die onsekere uitkoms/onsekerheid oor die bokser se toekoms. Die kandidaat kan nie aandui dat die beletselteken NIE effektief/geslaagd is NIE.
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 2.6
Read first: the poem 'Die Bokser'

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.
Official memo answer (2 marks)
EN
Figuurlik: (Die gebruik van die rymende koeplette sluit by die idee aan dat) dit nie twee boksers is nie, maar elke/enige mens wat teen sy eie sterflikheid baklei.
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 3.3.1
Read first: the poem 'Tsunami'

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 3.3.2
Read first: the poem 'Tsunami'

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 3.5
Read first: the poem 'Tsunami'

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 4.2
Read first: the poem 'Suiwer Wiskunde'

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 4.4
Read first: the poem 'Suiwer Wiskunde'

Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 4.6
Read first: the poem 'Suiwer Wiskunde' (the words being asked about are highlighted)

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
EN
ONGESIENE GEDIG (VERPLIGTEND)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 5.2.1
Read first: the poem 'November'

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 5.4.1
Read first: the poem 'November'

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 5.4.2
Read first: the poem 'November'

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Official memo answer (1 mark)
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Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Exam Guide
How the final Afrikaans HL exam is set out, taken from the cover and instruction pages of the DBE November 2025 question papers.
Afrikaans HL Paper 1
- 70 marks
- 2 hours
- 12 pages
- November 2025
| Section | Question | What it covers | Marks | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Comprehension (Leesbegrip) | 30 | 50 min |
| B | Summary (Opsomming) | 10 | 30 min | |
| C | Language Structures and Conventions (Taalstrukture en -konvensies) | 30 | 40 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 HL Paper 2
- 80 marks
- 2½ hours
- 31 pages
- November 2025
| Section | Question | What it covers | Marks | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1-4 | Prescribed Poetry (Voorgeskrewe gedigte)Answer ANY TWO (10 marks each) | 20 | – |
| A | 5 | Unseen Poetry (Ongesiene gedig)Compulsory | 10 | – |
| B | 6-13 | Novel (Roman)Answer ONE (essay or contextual) | 25 | 55 min |
| C | 14-17 | DramaAnswer ONE (essay or contextual) | 25 | 55 min |
Section A: TWO prescribed poems + unseen poem; Sections B and C: ONE essay and ONE contextual question
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.
- Answer FIVE questions in total: THREE in SECTION A, ONE in SECTION B and ONE in SECTION C.
- Section A: answer TWO prescribed poems and the COMPULSORY unseen poem.
- Answer ONE ESSAY QUESTION and ONE CONTEXTUAL QUESTION across Sections B and C.
- Poem essay: 250 to 300 words; novel and drama essays: 400 to 450 words each.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
Afrikaans HL Paper 3
- 100 marks
- 3 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 | 100 min |
| B | 2 | Transactional Texts (Transaksionele Tekste)Choose TWO (2 x 25) | 50 | 80 min |
Section A: ONE essay; Section B: TWO transactional texts
Instructions on the paper
- Answer ONE question in SECTION A and TWO questions in SECTION B.
- Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- You must plan, edit and proofread your work. Planning must be done BEFORE the final product.
- Essay: 400 to 450 words; transactional texts: 180 to 200 words each.
- The title/heading is NOT counted when counting words.
Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Questions and Answers
How many papers do you write for Afrikaans HL in Grade 12?
3 papers: Paper 1 (70 marks, 2 hours), Paper 2 (80 marks, 2½ hours) and Paper 3 (100 marks, 3 hours). These facts are from the DBE November 2025 question papers.
What is in Afrikaans HL Paper 1?
In the November 2025 paper: Question 1: Comprehension (30 marks); Section B: Summary (10 marks); Section C: Language Structures and Conventions (30 marks).
What is in Afrikaans HL Paper 2?
In the November 2025 paper: Question 1-4: Prescribed Poetry (20 marks); Question 5: Unseen Poetry (10 marks); Question 6-13: Novel (25 marks); Question 14-17: Drama (25 marks). Section A: TWO prescribed poems + unseen poem; Sections B and C: ONE essay and ONE contextual question.
What is in Afrikaans HL Paper 3?
In the November 2025 paper: Question 1: Essay (50 marks); Question 2: Transactional Texts (50 marks). Section A: ONE essay; Section B: TWO transactional texts.
How long is the Afrikaans HL question paper?
In November 2025, Paper 1 had 12 pages, Paper 2 had 31 pages and Paper 3 had 6 pages.
Which Afrikaans HL past papers are on this page?
144 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 HL memos included?
Yes. 66 of the files are memos (marking guidelines). Each memo is listed next to its question paper.
Is there an Afrikaans HL practice quiz?
Yes. The exam questions quiz on this page has 69 questions taken word for word from real DBE Afrikaans HL papers. The memo answer shows after you try each question.

