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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate understanding of the historical, political, social and economic realities of South Africa 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259982  Demonstrate understanding of the historical, political, social and economic realities of South Africa 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
114846  Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, political, social and economic realities of South Africa  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10   
114862  Explain South Africa's role in Africa and SADC countries  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate an understanding of the historical, political, social and economic realities of South Africa. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of South African domestic policies and government functions.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the South African government.
  • Explain the history of the achievement of democracy in South Africa.
  • Describe the government policy on social and economic issues.
  • Describe the cultural diversity of South Africa.
  • Explain South Africa's role in SADC countries and Africa. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learning assumed to be in place and Recognition of Prior Learning:
  • Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a NQF Level 4 qualification or RPL equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the South African Government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Explanations are provided of the concept of what constitutes a government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Descriptions are provided of the structure, role and functioning of the Government at national, provincial and local level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The SA Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, is described, with particular reference to the supremacy of the Constitution, the essence of Human Rights, and how the Constitution governs life and law in South Africa. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the history of the achievement of democracy in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A description is provided of the role of influential leaders in the transition to democracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A description is provided of the role of the liberation movements internally and internationally in the transition to democracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explanations are provided of the significance of major historic decisions and events leading to the achievement of democracy in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Explanations are provided of the events that led to the unbanning of political movements are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the government policy on social and economic issues. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Explanations are provided of the principles that government applies in relation to the government programme of action. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Poverty alleviation, land reform, employment creation, equity, transformation, education and growing the second economy.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Explanations are provided on how domestic policies inform foreign policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explanations are provided of how the Department of Foreign Affairs contributes towards achieving the objectives of government. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The current social and economic realities of South Africa are described in terms of the strengths, weaknesses and challenges. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Descriptions are provided of how the historic and current social and economic realities inform government priorities, strategies and policies. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the cultural diversity of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The diverse cultures, religions and ethnicity of South Africa are identified and their key characteristics are described within the context of a government that celebrates diversity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is provided regarding the historical context of diversity and the role it played to separate people and provide a rationale for apartheid. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Racial, gender and religious stereotypes are explained in terms of the impact on society and government response to such stereotyping. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Explain South Africa's role in SADC countries and Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept and origin of the African Renaissance is explained within the context of challenges and opportunities of Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Descriptions are provided of the composition of the African Union, its purposes and the role played by South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explanations are provided of the policies and issues of the SADC countries, highlighting South Africa's role. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Explanations are provided of the principles and content of the NEPAD Policy and the obligations for South Africa, with particular reference to NEPAD as the socio-economic policy framework of the African Union. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the ETQA's discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The SA Constitution. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in presenting the best interest of South Africa. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the realities of SA. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in presentation of relevant information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible understanding of the SA realities. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces the following:
  • ID 114846: "Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, political, social and economic realities of South Africa", Level 5, 10 credits.
  • ID 114862: "Explain South Africa's role in Africa and SADC countries", Level 5, 3 credits.
  • AU: African Union.
  • NEPAD: New Partnership for Africa's Development.
  • SADC: Southern African Development Community. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  64330   National Certificate: Mission Corporate Services Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  PSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.