Carte Blanche Visits The Virtual Reality Offices

Derek Watts Visits Our Virtual Reality Offices – Carte Blanche Feature

On 1 March 2021, Derek Watts, the well-known presenter of the South African investigative journalism program Carte Blanche, visited our offices in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The visit was part of a filmed segment exploring virtual reality and its growing role in the Metaverse.

The feature focused on how immersive technologies are evolving and how they may shape the future of digital interaction, communication, and entertainment.

Interview on the Future of Virtual Reality

Derek Watts during his visit to our virtual reality studio in Johannesburg.

During the interview, Gerald Ferreira, CEO and founder of Virtual Reality South Africa, discussed the future of virtual reality and its long-term impact on society.

He explained that VR is progressing toward a level of realism where it may become increasingly difficult to distinguish between physical and virtual environments.

Virtual Reality Experience – Richie’s Plank Experience

After the interview, Derek Watts was introduced to a high-intensity VR experience using Richie’s Plank Experience, where users enter a virtual elevator, ascend to the top of a skyscraper, and step onto a plank suspended high above the ground.

The experience is designed to simulate extreme height exposure and test users’ emotional and physical reactions in a controlled virtual environment.

Carte Blanche Metaverse Segment

Discussion around the Metaverse and the future of immersive technologies.

The segment also featured contributions from:

• Mic Mann, co-founder of Ubuntuland
• Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg

The episode aired on 17 April 2022 and explored broader topics related to the Metaverse, virtual reality, and the future of digital economies.

Virtual Reality and the Metaverse

The growing role of virtual reality in shaping digital identity and the Metaverse.

Virtual reality is increasingly being adopted across industries including entertainment, education, fashion, art, and business. As the Metaverse expands, individuals and organisations are beginning to establish digital presences and explore new forms of interaction within immersive environments.

This shift represents a broader transformation in how people engage with technology, creativity, and communication in the modern world.