This is your full 2025 Business Studies Grade 11 previous exam papers revision pack. The guide is based on the formal exam structure and the CAPS topic breakdown for Paper 1 and Paper 2. This is where you focus if your goal is to pass the Business Studies Grade 11 final exams.
It includes the structure of each paper, the content for each term, and what to expect in the types of questions asked.
Business Studies Grade 11 Exam Structure
Under this section, you will find how your final Business Studies Grade 11 exam is structured across both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The format is standard, and understanding it will help you revise smarter and prepare better.
You will write two papers, each 2 hours long.
Each paper includes:
Section A: Compulsory (30 marks, 20 minutes)
- 5 × Multiple choice (2 marks each)
- 5 × Match the columns (2 marks each)
- 5 × Choose the correct word (2 marks each)
- Covers all topics briefly
- Cognitive level: Mostly Levels 1–2 (Knowledge and Understanding)
Section B: Choose 2 out of 3 questions (80 marks, 70 minutes)
- 40 marks per question
- Two questions will each cover a main topic, and one question will combine both
- Expect case studies, scenarios, and source-based questions
- Action verbs include: explain, discuss, evaluate, advise, compare, etc.
- Cognitive levels: Levels 1–6 (from knowledge to evaluation and creation)
Section C: Choose 1 out of 2 essays (40 marks, 30 minutes)
- Essay-type questions requiring full explanations, examples, and structure
- Each essay will focus on one of the two main topics
- Must include an introduction, body (headings + subpoints), and a conclusion
- Cognitive levels: Mostly Levels 3–6
Business Studies Grade 11 Paper 1 Topics
Under this section, you will revise the topics included in Business Studies Grade 11 Paper 1. These are focused on the Business Environment and Business Operations. Paper 1 often tests real-world understanding of how businesses respond to challenges and how they function on a daily basis.
Topics from Term 1 and Term 2:
- Influences of the business environments
- Challenges of the business environments
- Adapting to challenges in the business environment
- Contemporary socio-economic issues
- Business sectors
- Marketing function: Focus on the marketing mix and marketing activities only
- Production function: Excludes production systems, workplace safety policy, and production costs
- Introduction to Human Resources
Paper 1 will ask you to analyse scenarios, respond to environmental changes, and apply knowledge to real business examples.
Business Studies Grade 11 Paper 2 Topics
This section focuses on the second part of your exam. Business Studies Grade 11 Paper 2 deals with Business Ventures and Business Roles. These topics are more entrepreneurial and decision-making focused.
Topics from Term 1 to Term 4:
- Forms of ownership: Focus on the benefits of a company
- Avenues of acquiring a business
- Transforming a business plan into an action plan
- Setting up or starting a business
- Presentation of business information
- Entrepreneurial qualities
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Stress, crisis and change management
(Note: John Kotter’s theory is excluded) - Professionalism and ethics
- Team dynamics and conflict management
(Excluding conflict management theories)
Paper 2 focuses on application, creativity, decision-making, and business strategy. You will be required to give business advice, interpret ethical dilemmas, and apply business principles to different scenarios.
Past Question Papers for Business Studies Grade 11
2025 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies March 2025 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies March 2025 exam papers and marking memos from different provinces. These papers are useful for learners preparing for Term 1 assessments.
Below is a list of downloadable papers and memos:
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal | Download PDF |
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2025 – Limpopo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies June Term 2 2025 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies June 2025 term 2 exam papers and marking memos.
Below is a list of downloadable papers and memos:
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Business Studies Grade 11 June 2025 Paper 1 – FS | Download |
| Business Studies Grade 11 June 2025 – Paper 2FS | Download |
| Paper 1 Memo | Download |
2024 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies March 2024 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies March 2024 exam papers and marking memos from various provinces. These are useful for learners preparing for Term 1 assessments.
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2024 – Eastern Cape BC | Download PDF |
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2024 – Gauteng JS | Download PDF |
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2024 – KwaZulu-Natal | Download PDF |
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2024 – Mpumalanga | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies June 2024 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies June 2024 exam papers and marking memos for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cape June 2024 – Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| Eastern Cape June 2024 – Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| KwaZulu-Natal June 2024 – Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| KwaZulu-Natal June 2024 – Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| Limpopo CS June 2024 – Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| North West June 2024 – Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| North West June 2024 – Paper 2 | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies November 2024 Papers and Memos
This section provides Grade 11 Business Studies November 2024 exam papers and marking memos for Paper 1 and Paper 2, in both English and Afrikaans.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Paper 1 – English | Download PDF |
| Paper 1 – Afrikaans | Download PDF |
| Memo Paper 1 – English | Download PDF |
| Memo Paper 1 – Afrikaans | Download PDF |
| Paper 2 – English | Download PDF |
| Paper 2 – Afrikaans | Download PDF |
| Memo Paper 2 – English | Download PDF |
| Memo Paper 2 – Afrikaans | Download PDF |
2023 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies March 2023 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies March 2023 exam papers and marking memos. These files are helpful for Term 1 exam preparation.
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2023 QP and Memo (1) | Download PDF |
| Business Studies Grade 11 March 2023 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies June 2023 Papers and Memos
These are the Grade 11 Business Studies June 2023 exam papers from different provinces, including both Paper 1 and Paper 2 formats where available.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| KZN Business Studies June 2023 – Paper 2 and Memo | Download PDF |
| KZN Business Studies June 2023 – Paper 1 and Memo | Download PDF |
| Eastern Cape Business Studies June 2023 – Paper 2 and Memo | Download PDF |
| Limpopo Business Studies June 2023 – Paper 2 only | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies September 2023 Papers and Memos
Below are the Grade 11 Business Studies September 2023 exam papers and project tasks with memos.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Limpopo Business Studies September 2023 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
| Limpopo CSD Business Studies September 2023 QP only | Download PDF |
| Gauteng Business Studies Term 3 Project 2023 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies November 2023 Papers and Memos
The following are Grade 11 Business Studies November 2023 papers and memos for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Eastern Cape November 2023 – Paper 2 and Memo | Download PDF |
| Eastern Cape November 2023 – Paper 1 and Memo | Download PDF |
| KwaZulu-Natal November 2023 – Paper 2 only | Download PDF |
| KwaZulu-Natal November 2023 – Paper 1 only | Download PDF |
2022 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies September 2022 Papers and Memos
This section contains the Grade 11 Business Studies September 2022 question paper and marking memo to help learners prepare for Term 3 assessments.
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Business Studies Grade 11 September 2022 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
2021 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies April 2021 Papers and Memos
This section includes the April 2021 Business Studies Grade 11 question paper and memo.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Business Studies April 2021 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies June 2021 Papers
This paper is from June 2021 and only includes the question paper.
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| Business Studies June 2021 QP only | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies September 2021 Papers and Memos
This paper and memo set comes from KwaZulu-Natal for the September 2021 exam.
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| KZN Business Studies September 2021 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
2021 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies April 2021 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies April 2021 past exam papers and marking memorandums.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Business Studies April 2021 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies June 2021 Papers
This entry contains the Grade 11 Business Studies June 2021 exam paper for Term 2. Please note that only the question paper is available for this version, no memo has been uploaded yet.
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| Business Studies June 2021 QP only | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies September 2021 Papers and Memos
This section provides the Grade 11 Business Studies September 2021 exam paper and memo set from KwaZulu-Natal.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| KZN Business Studies September 2021 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
2019 Papers
Grade 11 Business Studies March 2019 Papers and Memos
This section contains the Grade 11 Business Studies March 2019 exam question paper and memo. It is suitable for Term 1 revision and preparation.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Business Studies March 2019 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies June 2019 Papers and Memos
This section includes Grade 11 Business Studies June 2019 exam papers and memos for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. These past papers help learners prepare for Term 2 assessments.
| Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Business Studies June 2019 Paper 1 and Memo | Download PDF |
| Business Studies June 2019 Paper 2 and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies September 2019 Papers and Memos
This section provides the Grade 11 Business Studies September 2019 question paper and memo. These are useful for practising Term 3 exam formats.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Business Studies September 2019 QP and Memo | Download PDF |
Grade 11 Business Studies November 2019 Papers and Memos
This section contains the full set of Grade 11 Business Studies November 2019 exam papers and memorandums for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. These papers are essential for Term 4 exam preparation.
| Paper | Download Link |
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| Business Studies November 2019 Paper 1 and Memo | Download PDF |
| Business Studies November 2019 Paper 2 and Memo | Download PDF |
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2015
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