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March 28, 2022

Presales Open for Metahunter: The Metaverse for All

The combination of MMORPG, Sandbox, and open-world concepts opens the door to a new Metaverse.

SINGAPORE, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A new dawn is coming to the virtual world in the shape of Metahunter, a platform that is focused on accessibility, education, and opportunity for any and all who want to experience the metaverse. Presales have now begun at https://metahunter.com/.

With over 500 influencers onboarded into the ecosystem, Metahunter is on track to becoming the largest Metaverse space in the world. Metahunter aims to become the Metaverse for all by providing equal opportunity to all regardless of social level, becoming the first of many to make the virtual experience a reality for millions of unserved people worldwide.

Unlike many other projects created in the market, Metahunter isn’t just trying to take advantage of the hype and short-term profits. Instead, Metahunter makes the Metaverse experience accessible to tens of millions of people in the market who don’t currently have the opportunity and knowledge to participate due to high entry costs and other barriers.

Not only does Metahunter provide a beginner-friendly platform, but it also provides a place for newcomers to learn more about play-to-earn gaming and blockchain technology. It gives everyone a chance to get into Metaverse at an affordable price. The new platform will offer those that haven’t been able to participate in play-to-earn gaming a unique first-time opportunity.

Founded by Allen Tan Chee Hoe, who previously founded Findwork, a recruitment platform with over 4 million verified and certified users that connects underserved personnel to working opportunities. Currently, Allen leads the Metahunter team of seasoned executives in blockchain, technology, capital markets, marketing, entrepreneurship, gaming, influencers, community builders, and more. The Metahunter team has a background from companies like Facebook Gaming, SuperCell, J.P. Morgan, Renaissance Capital, etc.

Unlike other platforms which rely on bots or other sources to generate traffic, Metahunter will build an organic approach. With a possible outreach of at least 100 million people globally, Metahunter is on track to create the most immersive Metaverse experience.

Metahunter is a “Metaverse for All” where everyone can play, learn, and earn together. Take advantage of this early opportunity, and let’s build the largest Metaverse world together!

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March 28, 2022

Treasury invites organisations to participate in Money Smart Week 2022

Play your part this money smart week: Invitation for organisations to participate in MSWSA 2022

The National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC) is an entity comprising a variety of stakeholders in the financial education sector.

The NCFEC was established to secure active involvement, collaboration and coordination of various stakeholders in consumer financial education. In part fulfilment of its mandate, the NCFEC established Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA), a financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering South Africans to become more educated about their finances.

This year, the NCFEC will host its third Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA) which will be held from 29 August to 4 September 2022. Preceding the campaign itself, NCFEC will host a build-up MSWSA launch.

The launch will take place from the 21st to the 27th of March 2022, in conjunction with the Global Money Week (GMW). The objective of the launch is to create awareness about the MSWSA 2022 and showcase MSWSA 2022 participants. Any organisation, institution or individual across various sectors, including financial institutions, Non-Governmental Organisations, (NGOs), Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs), companies, schools, universities or communities are invited to join this national collaboration to expand financial education in South Africa.

Aspiring participants are invited to share their ideas of what interventions and topics they are planning for MSWSA 2022. Give us a glimpse of your initiative and allow us the opportunity to showcase a little bit of what you intend to present for the MSWSA 2022 on our MSWSA social media platforms and website.

In the past the MSWSA activities included:

Workshops

Presentations

Shopping mall activations

Exhibitions 2

Webinars

Radio interviews

Television interviews

Virtual events

Source: Government of South Africa

March 28, 2022

Minister Senzo Mchunu briefs media on allegations in relation to Rand Water operations, 29 Mar

Minister Mchunu and Rand Water to address incompetence allegations by the Democratic Alliance – Gauteng

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu, will address the media on allegations made by Solly Msimanga of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng, relating to Rand Water and its operations. The allegations made, include amongst others; poor communication by Rand Water ahead of its planned maintenance on pipelines and failure to provide water tankers during such planned maintenance.

The Minister will be accompanied by Advocate Matshidiso Hashatse, the Chairperson of the Rand Water Board as well as Mr Sipho Mosai, the Chief Executive of the entity.

Source: Government of South Africa

March 28, 2022

Minister Barbara Creecy addresses ninth People and Parks Conference, 31 Mar

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, will officially open the 9th People and Parks Conference on 31 March 2022.

The Conference is hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

The People and Parks Conference is a biennial event which focuses on the interface between communities and conservation. Due to the various levels of national alert lockdowns to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the last conference was held in 2018 in Limpopo.

The 9th People and Parks conference will be held from in Gauteng from 31 March 2022 to 2 April 2022 under the theme Banking on Conservation Areas for rural development and economic recovery.

The conference will draw attention to how communities can play a greater role not only in protected areas in South Africa, but also in a growing wildlife economy – one of three pillars of the Biodiversity Economy.

This year the conference aims to provide space for informed policy dialogue among stakeholders on policy options to enhance community benefits, participation, governance, strengthen access to land by all land users, including women and youth.

It will also provide an opportunity for advocacy and resource mobilization in support of national and provincial initiatives geared towards the enhanced implementation of the People and Parks programme i in South Africa and unlock complicated land claims within conservation space.

In line with the country’s post-Covid recovery plan and the negative impact the pandemic has had on rural and local communities, the Conference will look to mainstream conservation areas for rural development and economic recovery, particularly in the tourism sector.

Media are invited to attend the Conference over the three-day period. The opening ceremony is also open to the media.

Details are as follows:

Opening Ceremony: 31 March 2022

Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Time: 09:00 to 12:00

A virtual link will be distributed to media unable to attend the conference in person.

Source: Government of South Africa

March 28, 2022

Western Cape Human Settlements urges residents to be aware of fraudulent housing scams

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements urges residents to be aware of fraudulent housing scams that requests you to pay for government housing assistance. Fraudulent scams have increasingly been reported and appears on different platforms, particularly online, requesting citizens to either: pay a deposit or holding fee for a government house; to pay to be approved for a government housing opportunity; or to pay for the processing of an application for example. Residents should be aware that no payment is required to be placed on the housing demand database (ie. waiting list), to apply for a housing subsidy, or any related government housing service.

The Department has been alerted to increasing scams requiring Western Cape residents to pay for government housing assistance. Growing complaints of fraudulent sales of government subsidised houses are also received.

With regard to the sale of any house, it is important to note and request a copy of the title deed from the seller, or some form of proof that the house up for sale is in fact legally owned by the seller. Without such proof, it is not advisable to exchange any money or proceed with any sale.

“In many instances, vulnerable residents fall prey to these scams in the hope of being assisted, or bumped up on the waiting list, for a government housing opportunity. In most cases, money exchanged due to fraudulent scams is not recovered”, commented Ms Phila Mayisela, Acting Head of Department.

To be considered for a government housing opportunity, citizens need to be registered on the housing database at their local municipality. To register, residents can either visit their nearest municipal housing office, or apply online via the Western Cape Government APP(link is external), found on the PlayStore or iStore.

To qualify for a government subsidised house, residents need to:

Be registered on the housing demand database at your nearest municipality.

Be a South African citizen or have a permanent residency permit.

18 years or older.

Be married or living with a partner.

Be single or divorced and have proven financial dependents permanently living with you.

Earn a household income of R3 500 or less, before deductions.

Not be current or previous property owners.

Not have received a housing subsidy from the government before.

The Department also has various subsidies available to assist residents earning between R3,500 and R22,000 gross monthly household income. Enquiries can be made at any municipal housing office.

The Department urges residents to be alert to requests for money involving government housing and know that:

No exchange of money is needed to get approval for a government subsidised house.

You do not have to pay to be on the housing database.

Proof of ownership should be requested before proceeding with the sale of any house.

To report any fraudulent scams, residents can contact the National Anti-Corruption Hotline on 0800 701 701.

Source: Government of South Africa

March 28, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa National Day celebration at the Expo 2020

Address by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa National Day celebration at the Expo 2020 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Your Excellencies,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Marhaba. Sanibonani.

It is an honour to be celebrating South African National Day at Expo 2020, here in the wonderful city of Dubai.

Under the theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating Future” this is an important platform for us to reboot the global economy after the difficulties of the past two years.

South Africa is excited to be at Expo 2020, where there are numerous opportunities for business-to-business, investment and people-to people exchanges.

Our country’s theme, “Think South Africa, Think Opportunity’ is on full display at the South Africa Pavilion and the virtual Pavilion.

We have highlighted opportunities for trade, investment and tourism, enabling South African companies to exhibit their products, and engage with prospective customers, international buyers and investors.

Over the past six months we have treated visitors to our Pavilion to a display of the rich talent, creativity and diversity in our country. From across our nine provinces there have been installations on music, dance, poetry, storytelling, theatre, films, design, fine arts and fashion.

What you will find to be extraordinary is just how diverse the South African economy is. South Africa is renowned for its agricultural products, but also so much more.

We have hosted companies producing a range of products, from armoured vehicles commonly used in UN Peacekeeping Missions; to an e-mobility van that highlights our capabilities in the electric car sector; to innovative products used in agro-processing.

Through QR codes that are on most of the products on display, potential buyers have been interacting with product manufacturers from South Africa and connecting with them for business opportunities.

We are also excited that an e-commerce marketplace has been activated

to give customers direct access to products produced in South Africa.

We are grateful to the retailers in the UAE who have been supporting Made in South Africa products over the years. Over 600 fast moving consumer goods produced in South Africa can be found on the shelves of Hyperama, Lulu and Kibson, to name but a few.

I encourage you to make the South Africa Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 your first point of call.

Team SA is offering sector specific webinars and seminars that highlight the various opportunities for investment and trade.

Our diverse industries include traditional sectors such as agriculture and agribusiness, clothing and textiles, automotive, mining, capital equipment, tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

You will also find on display our vast capabilities in renewable and clean energy, fintech, healthcare, digital technologies, defence and aerospace.

The benefits of doing Business in South Africa are immense indeed.

We have a strong and well-regulated financial, banking and taxation system, world-class IT infrastructure, and a range of business and investor friendly regulations and policies. Most importantly, we have a ready and able workforce with the necessary skills and capabilities to take your business to new heights.

South Africa is also the gateway to the African continent. With the coming into operation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, even more avenues of possibility have opened up.

We wish to thank the leadership of the UAE and the organisers of Dubai Expo 2020 for this opportunity, and for hosting us.

The Dubai Expo is a seminal and not-to be-missed event on the global trade calendar.

Its importance is now greater than ever, as we strive to recover and rebuild in the wake of the pandemic.

Our country’s founding father Nelson Mandela once said that when people are determined, they can overcome anything.

As South Africa we are determined to recover from COVID-19, to grow our economy, and to build our country,

And so we say once again, visit our Pavilion to see for yourself a country on the move, an economy that is diverse and growing, and a people ready to welcome you.

Think South Africa, Think Opportunity.

I thank you.

Source: Government of South Africa