Matric 2026 · Ekonomie

Matric Economics 2026

Economics 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 16 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Friday 20 November 2026 at 14:00. Below: what each paper covers, every Grade 12 Economics paper we have, and the tutors who got a distinction in it.

  • Paper 1 6 weeks away
  • Paper 2 11 weeks away
  • 41 tutors
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The papers

Economics exam dates 2026

Paper 1 150 marks

Friday 16 October 2026, 09:00, 2 hours. 6 weeks away

Macroeconomics and economic pursuits: circular flow, business cycles, the public sector, foreign exchange markets, protectionism and free trade, growth and development, industrial policy.

Paper 2 150 marks

Friday 20 November 2026, 14:00, 2 hours. 11 weeks away

Microeconomics and contemporary economic issues: perfect and imperfect markets, market failure, inflation, tourism, environmental sustainability.

Times and durations from the Department of Basic Education's final timetable. Paper content from the DBE examination guidelines.

Practice

Grade 12 Economics past papers

Question paper and memo together where the department released one. Do one under timed conditions, then mark it.

Paper 1

Paper 2

The people

Economics tutors for matric

Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Economics. Lessons in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.

All 41 Economics tutors, or Economics tutors in Stellenbosch.

Common questions

Matric Economics, answered

When is the matric Economics exam in 2026?

Economics 2026 is written with Paper 1 on Friday 16 October 2026 at 09:00 and Paper 2 on Friday 20 November 2026 at 14:00.

How long is each Economics paper?

Paper 1 is 2 hours. Paper 2 is 2 hours.

What is in Economics Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Paper 1: Macroeconomics and economic pursuits: circular flow, business cycles, the public sector, foreign exchange markets, protectionism and free trade, growth and development, industrial policy. Paper 2: Microeconomics and contemporary economic issues: perfect and imperfect markets, market failure, inflation, tourism, environmental sustainability.

Where can I get Grade 12 Economics past papers?

Stellenbosch Tutors hosts Grade 12 Economics past papers and memos, free, on this page and on the past papers archive, with a zip of every year per session.

Can I get a Economics tutor before the exam?

Yes. Stellenbosch Tutors matches matrics with Stellenbosch University students who got a distinction in Economics, in person in Stellenbosch or online anywhere in South Africa, from R170 an hour.

Wanneer is die matriek Ekonomie eksamen in 2026?

Ekonomie 2026: Vraestel 1 op Vrydag 16 Oktober om 09:00, Vraestel 2 op Vrydag 20 November om 14:00.

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