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Afrikaans HL Grade 12 question paper overview

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:

EnglishAfrikaans
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":

EnglishAfrikaans
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATIONINSTRUKSIES 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
3 papersin the final exam
70 / 80 / 100 marksPaper 1 / 2 / 3
2 hours / 2½ hours / 3 hourswriting time
2020–20267 years of papers
144papers and memos

Exam facts from the DBE November 2025 question papers. See the full exam guide.

Afrikaans HL Grade 12 Papers

Exam Practice

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)

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 3.5

Look at: TEKS D
Media24 advertisement against sharing pirated PDF magazines, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 3.5
Gebruik die homoniem van die woord "steel" in reël E2 in 'n verklarende sin van jou eie.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Advert Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 3.8

Look at: TEKS D
Media24 advertisement against sharing pirated PDF magazines, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 3.8
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf net die vraagnommer (3.1) en die letter (A–D) neer. In watter een van die volgende afleiers is daar NIE 'n diftong in een van die twee woorde NIE?
Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.1

Look at: TEKS E
Oupa Ben en Jan cartoon about a new car and spare tyres, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 4.2.1
Herlees RAAMPIE 3. Met watter woord probeer die vrou dit regkry dat Jan met haar moet saamstem?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.2

Look at: TEKS E
Oupa Ben en Jan cartoon about a new car and spare tyres, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 4.2.2
Herlees RAAMPIE 3. Skryf die vrou se woorde in die indirekte rede. Begin jou antwoord met: Sy het gesê ...

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 4.6

Look at: TEKS E
Oupa Ben en Jan cartoon about a new car and spare tyres, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 4.6
Is dit 'n geregverdigde afleiding dat vrouebestuurders met hierdie strokie gestereotipeer word? Motiveer jou antwoord.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(2 marks)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about too many streaming films lowering film quality, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 5.1
Skryf die basis/stam van "gehalte" (in die titel) en gee die korrekte vorm van die deelwoord in die subtitel.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2

Read first: TEKS F
Article asking whether the classic film is dead in the streaming age, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 5.2
Skryf die vraag in paragraaf 1 oor in die ontkennende vorm.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about streaming services and classic films with a word highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 5.6
"dekades" (paragraaf 4) verwys na tydperke van tien jaar. Gee EEN woord vir 'n "tydperk van 1 000 jaar" en gebruik dié woord in 'n verklarende sin.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2023 · Paper 1 · Question 5.7

Read first: TEKS F
Article asking whether the classic film is dead in the streaming age, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2023 Paper 1 Question 5.7
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf net die vraagnommer (5.7) en die letter (A–D) neer. Watter verbindingswoord in paragraaf 5 dui oorsaak en gevolg aan?
Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.1.1

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1)
Reading passage about trials of a four-day work week, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 1.1.1
Verwys na die titel en paragraaf 1. Watter woord in paragraaf 1 verduidelik die titel?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.1.2

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1)
Reading passage about trials of a four-day work week, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 1.1.2
Verwys na die titel en paragraaf 1. Watter afleiding kan uit die titel oor werkers se produktiwiteit gemaak word?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2.1

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 2)
Reading passage about the 100-80-100 four-day work week model, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 1.2.1
Verwys na paragraaf 2. Waarom is 'n verduideliking van wat 'n vierdagwerkweek behels, nodig?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.3

Look at: TEKS D
Checkers advertisement presenting sushi as a new braaibroodjie, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 3.3
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf slegs die vraagnommer (3.3) en die letter (A–D) neer, bv. 3.3.E. Watter klankverskynsel kom by die uitspraak van braaibroodjie in reël 2 voor?
Paper 1Advert Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.5.1

Look at: TEKS D
Checkers advertisement presenting sushi as a new braaibroodjie, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 3.5.1
Verwys na reël 8 en 9. Waarom is die gebruik van die woorde "óf ... óf" 'n goeie motiveringstegniek?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1

Look at: TEKS E
Jorik en Jakkals cartoon of a boy doing homework while his dog begs, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 4.1
Vervang die emotiewe woord in die eerste spraakborrel in RAAMPIE 1 met 'n neutrale woord.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3

Look at: TEKS E
Jorik en Jakkals cartoon of a boy doing homework while his dog begs, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 4.3
Watter emosie word deur die hond, Jakkals, se lyftaal in RAAMPIE 2 geïmpliseer?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.6

Look at: TEKS E
Jorik en Jakkals cartoon of a boy doing homework while his dog begs, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 4.6
Watter woord in RAAMPIE 7 ondersteun die dringendheid van Jorik se woorde?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(2 marks)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2

Read first: TEKS F
Article about how heatwaves affect mood and aggression, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.2
Verwys na die tweede sin van paragraaf 1. Verbeter die spelling van die woord waarin 'n skryftekenfout voorkom én gee 'n rede vir die gebruik van die skryfteken.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(2 marks)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.4

Read first: TEKS F
Article about how heatwaves affect mood and aggression, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.4
Kies die korrekte woord tussen hakies én gebruik die ander woord in 'n verklarende sin.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about heat and aggression with one word highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.5
Gebruik die afgeleide selfstandige naamwoord van "negatiewe" (paragraaf 3) in 'n verklarende sin.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about heatwaves and behaviour with highlighted words, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.6
Vorm 'n teenwoordige deelwoord van die kern in "hittegolf" (paragraaf 4).

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.7

Read first: TEKS F
Article about how heatwaves affect mood and aggression, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.7
Skryf die byvoeglike bysin in paragraaf 4 neer.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(2 marks)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.1

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1)
Reading passage about the health risks of energy drinks, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 1.1
Skryf TWEE afsonderlike sinsdele uit paragraaf 1 neer wat by " 'n wolf in skaapsklere" (in die titel) aansluit.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 1) (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Reading passage warning learners against energy drinks, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 1.2
Watter gedagte dra die skrywer met die gebruik van die woord "opslurp" in paragraaf 1 oor?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Advert Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1.1

Look at: TEKS D
Advertisement for Kief Koekies savoury snacks, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 3.1.1
'n Advertensie se hoofdoel is om die leser te oortuig om die produkte te koop. Watter tegniek gebruik die kopieskrywer in reëls 1 tot 3 om onmiddellik die leser se aandag te trek?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Advert Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 3.5

Look at: TEKS D
Advertisement for Kief Koekies savoury snacks, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 3.5
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf slegs die vraagnommer (3.5) en die letter (A–D) neer, bv. 3.5 E. Watter EEN van die volgende opsies is NIE die funksie van die beletseltekens in reël 9 NIE?
Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1

Look at: TEKS E
Tamia cartoon about a girl, her grandfather and recycling, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 4.1
Skryf 'n bywoord van modaliteit uit RAAMPIE 1 neer wat op Tamia se negatiewe houding dui.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.1

Look at: TEKS E
Tamia cartoon about a girl, her grandfather and recycling, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 4.2.1
Verwys na RAAMPIE 2. Watter aanname kan die leser uit Tamia se woorde in RAAMPIE 2 maak?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 4.5

Look at: TEKS E
Tamia cartoon about a girl, her grandfather and recycling, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 4.5
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf slegs die vraagnommer (4.5) en die letter (A–D) neer, bv. 4.5 E. Tamia se woorde in RAAMPIE 7 is ...
Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1

Read first: TEKS F
Article about the end of the greeting kiss after Covid-19, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.1
Skryf die diftong in die titel neer.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about greeting kisses and hugs with a sentence highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.5
"En dit was regtig nooit 'n lekker beurt nie!" (Paragraaf 3) Skryf die sin hierbo in die bevestigende vorm.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6.2

Read first: TEKS F
Article about the end of the greeting kiss after Covid-19, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.6.2
Verwys na paragraaf 4. Verbind die twee sinne in die paragraaf met 'n onderskikkende voegwoord.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.7

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about hugs replacing the greeting kiss, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.7
"... niemand gee op dieselfde manier 'n drukkie nie." (Paragraaf 4) Skryf die woorde hierbo in die lydende vorm.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 1 · Question 5.8

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about greeting kisses with a repeated word highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 1 Question 5.8
Gebruik die besitlike voornaamwoord "jou" in paragraaf 5 as 'n ander woordsoort in 'n verklarende sin.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.2.1

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 3) (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Reading passage about ChatGPT and the limits of AI writing, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 1.2.1
Verwys na paragraaf 3. Wat word deur die woorde "nog nie" geïmpliseer?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Advert Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1.1

Look at: TEKS D
Advertisement for the OUTsurance Gun Run 2023 races, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 3.1.1
"Maak reg vir 'n avontuur" (BLOK A) Skryf die woord neer wat daarop dui dat die advertensie oor 'n opwindende gebeurtenis handel.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.1.2

Look at: TEKS D
Advertisement for the OUTsurance Gun Run 2023 races, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 3.1.2
"Maak reg vir 'n avontuur" (BLOK A) Waarom is die gebruik van die gebiedende sinswyse doeltreffend?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.1

Look at: TEKS E
Hagar the Horrible cartoon of Hagar coming home to his family, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 4.2.1
Verwys na RAAMPIES 3 tot 5. Watter emosie word deur die uitroeptekens in RAAMPIE 4 en 5 weergegee?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.2.2

Look at: TEKS E
Hagar the Horrible cartoon of Hagar coming home to his family, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 4.2.2
Verwys na RAAMPIES 3 tot 5. Op watter manier ondersteun Hägar se gesin se optrede in RAAMPIE 3 die uitroeptekens in RAAMPIE 5?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3.2

Look at: TEKS E
Hagar the Horrible cartoon of Hagar coming home to his family, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 4.3.2
Verwys na Helga (Hägar se vrou) se woorde in RAAMPIE 6. Skryf Helga se woorde in die indirekte rede. Begin die sin met:
Helga het gevra …

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Book review of the children's book Wie skrik vir Wortel Wolf, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.2
"Die boek word as geskik vir ses- tot negejariges beskryf." (Paragraaf 1) Skryf dié sin in die verlede tyd.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.3

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Book review of Wortel Wolf with the word prenteboek highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.3
Skryf 'n woord uit paragraaf 2 neer wat na analogie van "prenteboek" gevorm is.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5

Read first: TEKS F
Review of a humorous children's book about a vegetarian wolf, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.5
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf net die vraagnommer (5.5) en die letter (A–D) neer. Gesondheidsfanatici se ander meervoud is …
Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Book review of Wortel Wolf with a sentence on irony highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.6
"Die ironie van sy vegetariese status skep humor, …" (Paragraaf 4) Gebruik die woord "sy" se homoniem in 'n verklarende sin.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.8

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Book review of Wortel Wolf with a sentence on suspense highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC May/June 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.8
"Spanning word deur die bekendheid van die sprokies geskep …" (Paragraaf 5) Skryf die sin hierbo in die bedrywende vorm.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.8

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 8) (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Reading passage about South Africans' daily screen time, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 1.8
Lewer kommentaar op die funksionele gebruik van die woord "vasgevang" in paragraaf 8. Motiveer jou antwoord.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Comprehension(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 1.10

Read first: TEKS A (paragraph 11)
Reading passage with advice on limiting screen time, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 1.10
Bied die inligting in paragraaf 11 'n oplossing vir die probleem wat in die artikel bespreek word? Motiveer jou antwoord.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Advert Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.3

Look at: TEKS D
Advertisement for a December holiday at ATKV Oorde Buffelspoort, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 3.3
Waarom word "feesseisoen" (reël 3) met TWEE s'e gespel?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 3.6

Look at: TEKS D
Advertisement for a December holiday at ATKV Oorde Buffelspoort, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 3.6
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf slegs die vraagnommer (3.6) en die letter (A–D) neer, bv. 3.6 E. Watter klankverskynsel vind plaas indien "vakansie" as "vikansie" uitgespreek word?
Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.1

Look at: TEKS E
Jorik en Jakkals cartoon about technology, ChatGPT and schoolwork, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 4.1
Watter visuele bewys is daar in RAAMPIES 2 tot 5 dat Jorik se ouers nog deel van die vorige generasie is?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Cartoon Analysis(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.3

Look at: TEKS E
Jorik en Jakkals cartoon about technology, ChatGPT and schoolwork, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 4.3
Wat wil Jorik met sy woorde in RAAMPIE 6 bereik?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 4.4

Look at: TEKS E
Jorik en Jakkals cartoon about technology, ChatGPT and schoolwork, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 4.4
Skryf die pa se woorde in RAAMPIE 7 in die lydende vorm.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.1

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about new Afrikaans words with a phrase highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.1
Kies die korrekte antwoord. Skryf slegs die vraagnommer (5.1) en die letter (A–D) neer, bv. 5.1 E. "… sonder om eers twee keer daaroor te dink" kan in EEN woord die beste omskryf word as …
Paper 1Language Structures(2 marks)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.2

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about Afrikaans neologisms such as Googeloer, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.2
"Dan is daar ander nuutskeppings wat maar kon gebly het (Googeloer – om te Google – en brilmonster vir 'n nerd)." (Paragraaf 2) Waarom is 'n komma nie gebruik voor die woord "maar" in die sin hierbo nie? Gebruik die woord "maar" in 'n verklarende sin waarin die gebruik van die komma noodsaaklik is.

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Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.3

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about Netwerk24's search for new Afrikaans words, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.3
Gee 'n antoniem uit paragraaf 2 vir "dikwels".

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(2 marks)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.5.1

Read first: TEKS F (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Article about coining new Afrikaans words with a sentence highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.5.1
"En ons wil die woorde hê wat so glad op die tong rol ..." (Paragraaf 3) Watter tipe werkwoord is "wil"? Hoe sal die sin se betekenis beïnvloed word indien "wil" met "wou" vervang word?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 1Language Structures(1 mark)

NSC November 2025 · Paper 1 · Question 5.6

Read first: TEKS F
Article about Afrikaans neologisms in everyday speech, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2025 Paper 1 Question 5.6
Skryf die korrekte afkorting van April in paragraaf 4 neer.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 2.1

Read first: the poem 'Die Bokser'
Poem about a boxing fight ending in a knockout, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 2.1
Skryf 'n woord uit die eerste twee versreëls neer wat by die titel aansluit.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 2.4

Read first: the poem 'Die Bokser' (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Poem about a boxer and his shattered reflection with a line highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 2.4
Evalueer die gebruik van die beletselteken in versreël 18: " 'n lyf stort soos 'n koring-gerf …".

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(2 marks)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 2.6

Read first: the poem 'Die Bokser'
Poem about a boxing fight ending in a knockout, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 2.6
Verduidelik hoe die rymende koeplette aangewend word om die letterlike en figuurlike betekenis van die gedig te ondersteun.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 3.3.1

Read first: the poem 'Tsunami'
Poem about the tsunami of 11 March 2011, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 3.3.1
Verwys na versreëls 6 tot 12. Dink jy die gebruik van enjambement is geslaagd in hierdie versreëls? Motiveer jou antwoord.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 3.3.2

Read first: the poem 'Tsunami'
Poem about the tsunami of 11 March 2011, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 3.3.2
Verwys na versreëls 6 tot 12. Verduidelik waarom die beeldspraak in versreëls 9 tot 12 effektief is.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 3.5

Read first: the poem 'Tsunami'
Poem about the tsunami of 11 March 2011, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 3.5
Kies die korrekte antwoord deur slegs die vraagnommer en die letter neer te skryf, bv. 3.5 E. Watter tegniese middel word in die laaste twee versreëls gebruik om aan te dui dat die see stelselmatig na normaliteit teruggekeer het?
Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 4.2

Read first: the poem 'Suiwer Wiskunde'
Poem about a frozen moment with a bee and a wave, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 4.2
Wat is die funksie van die leestekengebruik in versreël 1?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 4.4

Read first: the poem 'Suiwer Wiskunde'
Poem about a frozen moment with a bee and a wave, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 4.4
Kies die korrekte antwoord deur slegs die vraagnommer en die letter neer te skryf, bv. 4.4 E. Benoem die tegniek wat trefkrag aan versreël 8 verleen:
Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 4.6

Read first: the poem 'Suiwer Wiskunde' (the words being asked about are highlighted)
Poem about a frozen moment in time with one word highlighted, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 4.6
In versreël 1 en 5 kom die enigste kleuraanduidings voor, naamlik "ligbruin" en "wit en blou". Wat, dink jy, is die funksie van die verdere afwesigheid van kleur?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 5.2.1

Read first: the poem 'November'
Poem about November, screen time and a lost year, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 5.2.1
Verwys na versreëls 3 tot 6. Waarmee het die spreker hom/haar volgens hierdie versreëls gedurende die jaar besig gehou?

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 5.4.1

Read first: the poem 'November'
Poem about November, screen time and a lost year, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 5.4.1
Verwys na die hele gedig. Verklaar waarom die talle enjambemente in die gedig effektief is.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

Paper 2Poetry(1 mark)

NSC November 2024 · Paper 2 · Question 5.4.2

Read first: the poem 'November'
Poem about November, screen time and a lost year, Afrikaans HL Grade 12 NSC November 2024 Paper 2 Question 5.4.2
Verwys na die hele gedig. Noem EEN ander tegniek wat dieselfde effek as die enjambement het.

Written question: work out your answer first (in your head or on paper), then check the memo.

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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
SectionQuestionWhat it coversMarksSuggested time
A1Comprehension (Leesbegrip)3050 min
BSummary (Opsomming)1030 min
CLanguage Structures and Conventions (Taalstrukture en -konvensies)3040 min
Instructions on the paper
  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Start EACH section on a NEW page.
  3. Draw a line after each section.
  4. Leave a line open after each answer.
  5. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

Afrikaans HL Paper 2

  • 80 marks
  • 2½ hours
  • 31 pages
  • November 2025
SectionQuestionWhat it coversMarksSuggested time
A1-4Prescribed Poetry (Voorgeskrewe gedigte)Answer ANY TWO (10 marks each)20–
A5Unseen Poetry (Ongesiene gedig)Compulsory10–
B6-13Novel (Roman)Answer ONE (essay or contextual)2555 min
C14-17DramaAnswer ONE (essay or contextual)2555 min

Section A: TWO prescribed poems + unseen poem; Sections B and C: ONE essay and ONE contextual question

Instructions on the paper
  1. Do not try to read the whole paper. Consult the table of contents and mark the questions on the texts you studied.
  2. Answer FIVE questions in total: THREE in SECTION A, ONE in SECTION B and ONE in SECTION C.
  3. Section A: answer TWO prescribed poems and the COMPULSORY unseen poem.
  4. Answer ONE ESSAY QUESTION and ONE CONTEXTUAL QUESTION across Sections B and C.
  5. Poem essay: 250 to 300 words; novel and drama essays: 400 to 450 words each.
  6. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

Afrikaans HL Paper 3

  • 100 marks
  • 3 hours
  • 6 pages
  • November 2025
SectionQuestionWhat it coversMarksSuggested time
A1Essay (Opstel)Choose ONE topic (1.1-1.8)50100 min
B2Transactional Texts (Transaksionele Tekste)Choose TWO (2 x 25)5080 min

Section A: ONE essay; Section B: TWO transactional texts

Instructions on the paper
  1. Answer ONE question in SECTION A and TWO questions in SECTION B.
  2. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
  3. Start EACH section on a NEW page.
  4. You must plan, edit and proofread your work. Planning must be done BEFORE the final product.
  5. Essay: 400 to 450 words; transactional texts: 180 to 200 words each.
  6. 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.