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

Analyse South Africa's key foreign and domestic policies 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259997  Analyse South Africa's key foreign and domestic policies 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  8 
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
114864  Explain South Africa's key domestic policies  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  5   
114866  Interpret South Africa's Foreign Policy  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  8   
114852  Explain xenophobia and racism in a diplomatic context  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  4   
114855  Evaluate South Africa's economic policies  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will demonstrate an understanding of the key domestic and foreign policies of South Africa. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of how these policies influence international diplomatic relations in a mission.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Analyse the historical significance of the achievement of democracy in South Africa.
  • Analyse the government policy on key domestic issues.
  • Analyse the impact of government policy on domestic issues.
  • Analyse the phenomena of xenophobia and racism.
  • Analyse South Africa's economic policies.
  • Analyse South Africa's foreign policy. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this unit standard are assumed to have a NQF Level 5 qualification or RPL equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The analysis does not refer to the sort of analysis that leads to policy formation, but is limited to analysis of existing policies so as to demonstrate insight into their content, applications and implications. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse the historical significance of the achievement of democracy in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The recent history of South Africa is evaluated in terms of the significance of the peaceful transition to democracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An analysis is provided of the role of influential leaders in the transition to democracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An analysis is provided of the role of the liberation movements internally and internationally in the transition to democracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The analysis highlights the significance of major historic decisions and events. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the government policy on key domestic issues. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The economic policy is analysed within the context of growth, poverty alleviation, employment and land reform. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The migration policies are analysed within the context of SA's political and socio-economic realities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The health challenges in SA are analysed within the context of a holistic approach to addressing these challenges. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The safety and security environment in SA is analysed to include issues of crime and corruption. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Analyse the impact of government policy on domestic issues. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The analysis highlights the impact of government policies on the social and economic development of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis highlights the influence of global reaction to the political, social and economic conditions in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Issues pertaining to human rights and violence against women and children are evaluated in terms of government policies and programmes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The analysis includes a consideration of the SA Aids pandemic and government Aids programmes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse the phenomena of xenophobia and racism. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Xenophobia is defined in the context of diplomacy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis highlights the manner in which racism places obstacles on civil and human rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The analysis identifies significant manifestations of xenophobia in South Africa and highlights xenophobia as a major source of concern to human rights. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    International examples of xenophobia are described, highlighting the early warning signs and lessons learnt for the South African context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Analyse South Africa's economic policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The analysis highlights the key financial and economic realities of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis reveals the influence of foreign markets and globalisation on the economy of South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The analysis provides an overview of the trade and investment scene in South Africa and Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The analysis highlights the role of imaging and branding in the economy of South Africa. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Analyse South Africa's foreign policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The analysis identifies South Africa's role in international organisations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis identifies South Africa's foreign policy in Europe, Asia, Africa, The Middle East and the Americas. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The Department of Foreign Affair's business plan and strategy is analysed to identify key principles, characteristic of SA foreign policy, actions, influences and objectives. 


    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 relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Department of Foreign Affairs Business Plan and Strategy.
  • Annual Report.
  • State of the Nation Address.
  • Budget Speech (government and department).
  • Millennium development goals.
  • 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 interests of South Africa. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively in the 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.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible trade agreements. 
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    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 114864: "Explain South Africa's key domestic policies", Level 6, 5 credits.
  • ID 114866: "Interpret South Africa's Foreign Policy", Level 6, 8 credits.
  • ID 114852: "Explain xenophobia and racism in a diplomatic context", Level 6, 4 credits.
  • ID 114855: "Evaluate South Africa's economic policies", Level 6, 5 credits. 
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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
    Fundamental  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: 
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    1. South Africa School of Diplomacy, Protocol and Public Administration 


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