, HPCOS81 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 8 August 2025
EXPLORING THE DESIGN,USE,AND IMPACT OF COMPUTING IN
SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE COVID 19 CRISIS
Exploring the Design, Use, and Impact of Computing in South
Africa During the COVID-19 Crisis
Introduction
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020
presented unprecedented global challenges, radically
transforming how societies function. In South Africa, as in
many countries, computing technologies emerged as a vital
lifeline in maintaining economic activity, education,
healthcare, and communication during lockdowns and social
distancing mandates. The pandemic served as both a stress
test and a catalyst for innovation in digital technologies. This
essay explores the design, use, and impact of computing in
South Africa during the COVID-19 crisis, with a focus on how
these technologies addressed pressing needs and deepened
both opportunities and inequalities in the country.
1. The Design of Computing Solutions During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, computing solutions in South
Africa were rapidly designed to meet urgent health, education,
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 8 August 2025
EXPLORING THE DESIGN,USE,AND IMPACT OF COMPUTING IN
SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE COVID 19 CRISIS
Exploring the Design, Use, and Impact of Computing in South
Africa During the COVID-19 Crisis
Introduction
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020
presented unprecedented global challenges, radically
transforming how societies function. In South Africa, as in
many countries, computing technologies emerged as a vital
lifeline in maintaining economic activity, education,
healthcare, and communication during lockdowns and social
distancing mandates. The pandemic served as both a stress
test and a catalyst for innovation in digital technologies. This
essay explores the design, use, and impact of computing in
South Africa during the COVID-19 crisis, with a focus on how
these technologies addressed pressing needs and deepened
both opportunities and inequalities in the country.
1. The Design of Computing Solutions During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, computing solutions in South
Africa were rapidly designed to meet urgent health, education,
