About the Virtual Reality Company
We are Virtual Reality South Africa. We bring together software, storytelling and hands-on experience to create virtual and augmented realities that connect people with ideas.
01 / Where it began
An idea that kept
opening doors.
Our story began with Gerald Ferreira's exploration of virtual tours and software, long before Virtual Reality South Africa was established. That curiosity continues to shape how we approach a new brief.
- 1995
A place to begin
Gerald began a 360° virtual tour project documenting Klerksdorp, exploring how people could experience a place through technology.
- 2002
From exploration to software
A VR software tool developed by Gerald was acquired by Anglo American, marking a step from early experimentation into business applications.
- 2014
Virtual Reality South Africa
The company was established, developing VR experiences alongside its own headset and 360° camera projects. Early headset customisation included work for the BBC.
02 / Our purpose
Technology connects.
People give it purpose.
Ubuntu guides our belief in a connected, collaborative and inclusive future.
Our mission
Connect businesses and individuals with useful VR and AR solutions, and use immersive technology to support positive change in South Africa.
Our vision
Help South African ideas and talent find their place in the global immersive technology community, through integrity, openness and continuous learning.
Our commitment
Share clear information, support local innovation and work with people who value collaboration. We start by understanding a business and the people an experience is meant to serve.
- Ubuntu
- Integrity
- Inclusivity
- Learning
- Collaboration
- Innovation
03 / The people behind the work
Different skills.
A shared curiosity.
From the first conversation to development and the event floor, our work brings together technical, creative and practical experience.
Founder / Technology & development
Gerald Ferreira
Gerald's background spans virtual reality, augmented reality, IT, web development and SEO. Early virtual tour and software projects laid the foundation for Virtual Reality South Africa. His wider work includes VR 360, Virtual Realities, Virtual Reality Schools, Universities and an Innovation Hub.
Client relationships / Marketing
Ronel Ferreira
Ronel has worked alongside Gerald since 2004, connecting the technical work with the people it serves. Her ongoing focus on client relationships, marketing and the smooth running of the business helps turn innovative ideas into lasting strategic collaborations.
Development / Immersive experiences
Herman Moolman
Herman joined the team in 2019. His technical work brings complex new ideas and challenges into working virtual reality experiences, combining custom software development with immersive hardware setups and hands-on demonstrations for our commercial clients.
04 / On the event floor
A good experience
starts with a welcome.
Our event team helps people feel comfortable from the moment they put on a headset. The original team gallery features Liza, Pamella, Silence, Gerald, Lwazi and Monique, alongside the wider crew behind our activations.
From setup to the final headset.
- Configure the equipment and check the experience.
- Welcome guests and guide first-time users.
- Clean and maintain headsets between sessions.
- Support participants and resolve technical issues.
- Listen to feedback and improve the next experience.
05 / What we bring to a project
Start with the idea.
Build the right experience.
We begin with your business goals, then work through the content, technology and delivery requirements. Explore the different areas that can form part of a brief.
01Create & develop
- Content creation
- Custom VR and AR experiences, 360° video production and interactive 3D modelling.
- Platform development
- Applications, browser experiences and metaverse platforms built around a project's requirements.
- Software tools
- In-house tools, SDKs and infrastructure that support immersive experiences.
- Integration & APIs
- Connecting immersive applications with existing systems and third-party services.
02Learn & experience
- Training & simulation
- Sector-specific training modules and operational simulations.
- Education
- Virtual field trips, learning modules and collaborative learning spaces.
- Healthcare
- Medical simulation, patient education and visualisation concepts.
- Sports & fitness
- Sports training applications and interactive match experiences.
03Connect & engage
- Gaming & entertainment
- Immersive games, virtual events and cinematic experiences.
- Marketing & branding
- Branded campaigns, interactive advertising and virtual brand spaces.
- Events
- Virtual conferences, product launches and immersive experiences at live events.
- Remote collaboration
- Virtual workspaces, remote support concepts and team-building experiences.
04Explore & visualise
- Retail & commerce
- 3D product visualisation, AR shopping and virtual showrooms.
- Property & architecture
- Virtual property showcases, architectural tools and collaborative design spaces.
- Travel & location-based experiences
- Virtual tourism, attractions, city guides and museum or heritage experiences.
- Data visualisation
- Spatial presentations of complex data and contextual information overlays.
05Design & include
- Fashion, design & art
- Virtual studios, fashion showcases and AR design experiences.
- Avatars & digital identity
- Custom avatars and identity features for virtual spaces.
- Accessibility
- Immersive tools designed around the needs of different users.
- Hardware development
- Custom hardware concepts and spatial computing tools, building on our early headset and camera projects.
06Plan & collaborate
- Consultancy & strategy
- Guidance on where VR, AR and metaverse experiences fit within a business.
- Security & privacy
- Considering application security and user privacy as part of the project scope.
- Research & licensing
- Exploring new applications, licensing and intellectual property requirements.
- Project direction
- Understanding the brief, defining the experience and agreeing a practical delivery plan.
Step Into The Future with
Virtual Reality South Africa
From turnkey VR activations and enterprise equipment rentals to bespoke spatial computing software and 360° video production — our specialized team brings your immersive vision to life.