Abstract
The objects of this research are: first, to highlight some of the socio-economic impact, arising out of the government's strict lockdown rules due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Second, to explore the psychological effects of the new normal on citizens, arising out of the lockdown.
 The author investigated the following problems: social problems, caused by restricted movements, increase interpersonal violence crimes, and economic problems due to job losses, emanating from several businesses closures.
 The main results of the research are: very high number of death rates with over (78 000), succumbing to coronavirus in South Africa, high unemployment, threats of food scarcity, educational setbacks due to schools closure, economic inequality gap, more widely pronounced, and hospitals, put under severe pressure due high patients needs.
 The area of practical use of the research is for all citizens, directly affected by the global pandemic. The research highlights the significance of the use of technology to inform and support lifelong learning using more e-learning platforms as an alternative for the old pedagogic delivery of lectures.
 The innovative technological products, arising out of the lockdown, were several e-learning softwares introduced. Apps like ‘uber eats; Vromo; Open Table; and ChatFood were all introduced and made delivery of fast food to our homes relatively easy. Several e-learning products were made popular: Microsoft teams; Zoom; Skype; Canvas; Ariculate 360; 7 taps; Spayee and teachable.
 The Scope of the innovative technology products were more pronounced in both the hospitality, catering industries, and educational institutions.
Highlights
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by different ecosystems
In the first part of the article, the author presents a demographical background of South Africa to the reader and explains the Routine Activity Theory as the theory informing the study
The author argues that the catastrophic effects, heralded by the coronavirus pandemic, are difficult to quantify correctly
Summary
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by different ecosystems. South Africa has a population of about 59.3 million people with a life expectancy rate of 64.9 years [1]. The country’s administrative capital is Pretoria, the legislative capital is Bloemfontein and the largest city is Johannesburg [2]. It can be argued, that Covid-19 is not the only determinant factor responsible for potential food scarcity in South Africa. With 11 % (6.5 million people) of the total population, a high number of citizens were already facing hunger due to first, both environmental factors (continuous long term drought), making it difficult for farmers to plant or harvest their crops. The issue of land redistribution remains unresolved by the government [3]
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