, 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 COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented global
health and socio-economic crisis, forcing nations to rethink
how they function across all sectors. In South Africa, the
pandemic exposed deep inequalities but also spurred
innovation—particularly in the use of computing and digital
technologies. With lockdowns restricting physical movement
and face-to-face interactions, computing became central to
how South Africans worked, learned, accessed healthcare, and
connected socially. This essay explores the design, use, and
impact of computing during this crisis, highlighting both its
transformative power and the challenges of digital inequality.
1. The Design and Development of Computing Solutions
During the pandemic, the urgency of the situation led to the
rapid development and deployment of digital tools tailored to
the South African context. Tech developers, startups, and the
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 COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented global
health and socio-economic crisis, forcing nations to rethink
how they function across all sectors. In South Africa, the
pandemic exposed deep inequalities but also spurred
innovation—particularly in the use of computing and digital
technologies. With lockdowns restricting physical movement
and face-to-face interactions, computing became central to
how South Africans worked, learned, accessed healthcare, and
connected socially. This essay explores the design, use, and
impact of computing during this crisis, highlighting both its
transformative power and the challenges of digital inequality.
1. The Design and Development of Computing Solutions
During the pandemic, the urgency of the situation led to the
rapid development and deployment of digital tools tailored to
the South African context. Tech developers, startups, and the
