Elzaan
@Elzaan.Nieu
South African citizen
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About me
South African
Lives in Cape Town, Western Cape
Speaks Afrikaans, English, South African Sign Language
Registration: 25 August 2015
remedial schools or therapists available for children with dyslexia by Gail Williams
Hi there, we are from South Africa and considering moving to Mauritius. My son is 10 and is Dyslexic, are there any remedial schools that cater for children with dyslexia or therapists available in the Grand Baie area? ***
Adrian I will send you a personal message. I know our neighbour's daughter has dyslexia, so I will find out from her. Regards Elzaan Read More
remedial schools or therapists available for children with dyslexia by Gail Williams
Hi there, we are from South Africa and considering moving to Mauritius. My son is 10 and is Dyslexic, are there any remedial schools that cater for children with dyslexia or therapists available in the Grand Baie area? ***
Adrian I will send you a personal message. I know our neighbour's daughter has dyslexia , so I will find out from her. Regards Elzaan Read More
Urgent Lodging Required for One Adult and a Child
Thank you for your guidance. I shall to as you suggest. Read More
Urgent Lodging Required for One Adult and a Child
A friend of a friend is urgently looking for accommodation for one adult and a child, until April 2020. They are willing to house-sit or pet-sit in return for the accommodation. Preferably in the West of Mauritius. If anyone can assist them, please ... Read More
What is the validity of certificate of character in mauritius by Shar786
Hello everyone, I need to know the validity of my certificate of character. I had done mine in the month of August and went ro collect on 16 september 2019. Can someone shed some light on this question as i will be travelling abroad in need of ...
I think it depends on the application/situation. In some cases the certificate is only valid for 3 months, while in other cases a certificate of 2 years old is still considered valid. Read More
School Bus Rough Costs by peterg123
Hi, I am doing a tight pre-move to Mu budget. Does anyone know the average school bus charge ..I am sure it depends on length but it seems schools in Mu do not have their own buses...they contract out to professional school bus operators..... We ...
We live in Tamarin and our son goes to school in Palma. Private School Bus charges for us are Rs 1 700 per month. Read More
Chevrolet mechanic
We take our Chevrolet to CFAO, and so far the services and pricing have been acceptable. Read More
Traffic for Schools
HI. We also live in Black River and our child goes to Palma for School. We used to take him our self, but have opted for the (private) school bus later on. It just safes you a lot of frustration and fuel. Read More
Looking for suggestions to renew occupation permit by suchi2403
Hi, I am indian working in Mauritius and have two school going kids in mauritius. My occupation permit expires on October however I want to stay one more month extra till November as my kids school will ends on November. is there any rules for ...
Yes, that is correct. You have 30 days after your permit has expired to leave the Country. Read More
Special needs provision
Hi! Please send me a private message. I will be able to assist you, to some degree. Best regards Elzaan Read More
Mauritian Driving Licence by Qb2015
Hi. I have a UK driving licence. Can I use this to get a Mauritian driving licence or will I need to take a driving test? btw I know that I can drive here with my Uk licence but I would like a Mauritian one as well. Regards
You need to go to the Line Barracks in Port Louis and talk to the officials there for the conversion. They will explain the process to you. Read More
Info on L'Odyssee du Savoir - Mauritius
Do any of you have children, who is receiving schooling from L'Odyssee du Savoir? I am having difficulties enrolling my child into schools, due to his special needs. This school has been suggested to me by a few persons, and I would like to ... Read More
Medical Insurance and Care
I prefer private cliniques and doctors exclusively. Especially with my child who requires special attention. However, if a real emergency occurs, as always, go to your nearest hospital or clinique. I am sure they can always transfer you to your ... Read More
Looking to a buy second hand bicycle.
Hi! There are many Classifieds online that you can have a look at. I will send you some links in a private message. Elzaan Read More
Schools in Mauritius
Hi Shawn There are plenty of private schools in Mauritius that caters for English speaking children and families. So, it will depend on where you are going to live. In Tamarin/Black River and surroundings you can look at Telfair Primary (Tamarin) ... Read More
Spices and meds
I agree with the previous person. Keep you prescription meds AND the prescription (or a copy thereof) on your person. You can get most medications in Mauritius, the same as abroad, so don't be too worried if you can't pack your ... Read More
Emtel - Steer clear of them by EXronpet74
Following on from my Emtel Saga. Following the removal of my Air box and replacement with a 4G modem I have complained more or less every day either by phone or email and have been at your offices 20 times over the last 2 months. Whilst I am ...
I had the same experience. First with my Blackberry Services when I was forced to do a sim swap. The money was subtracted from my airtime, but the service was not available. It took them almost 3 weeks to solve this, and also after several phone ... Read More
NEW COMPANY REGISTRATION by ConsciousIncubator
I need to register a new company in Mauritius between 4 - 11 September 2016. Can anyone recommend a Trustworthy - Reliable organisation or individual If you can assist me, please let me know.
Hi I would firstly go to the MRA, as suggested by a previous person. I can recommend someone, but would like to have your email address for that. Elzaan Read More
TV licence
Do you mean the TV License Fee on your CEB Account? As far as I understand, you need to contact the CEB for that. Read More
Looking for a pediatrician in the West/Center by StephJo
Hello all, I am looking for a pediatrician who can examine my newborn after birth in the clinic in Rose-Hill. I know that the Neetoo couple in Beau Bassin is highly recommended (not easy to get an appointment) but are there others too? Thank you ...
You can always try Dr. Jagatsingh-Beehuspoteea. She has offices in Vacoas, Fortis Darne in Curepipe and in Tamarin. She is our pediatrician. I will send you the contact details, if you are interested. Elzaan Read More
Mosquitos by gssilemaurice
Hello again What do people do about them? We have used repellant from Boots Chemist but it actually seems to attract the little b@$/@拢#s rather than repell them. Also indoors, we keep the air con running at night and the windows closed but ...
For in the house, we use the plug in liquid repellent and a fan that is directed in our direction. It also helps if you close doors and windows, but in the summer that is near impossible, if you don't want to suffocate inside your house. For ... Read More
South African Passport Renewal in Mauritius? Where? by SarahCourtis
Hi there. I have a South African passport which needs to be renewed, where can this be done in Mauritius? And is there a site where i can download the forms from? Thank you, Sarah
My husband just submitted his renewal for his SA passport at the Embassy in Port Louis. They are the only SA representatives in Mauritius. They told him it will take at least 6 months. The problem is that the mailbag is only send and received once ... Read More
Best cities to live in Mauritius by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mauritius. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
The North and West has a lot more to offer than the South, for example. In all the places we visit and do business, I would recommend Grand Baie, Quatre Bornes and Black River and their surrounding areas. But, as some already mentioned, it all ... Read More
Which bank? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
In and around Tamarin, I would strongly suggest MCB, as they have a branch in Riviere Noire and have multiple ATM's all over the island. As far as my knowledge goes, the closest HSBC is in Quatre Bornes (if there is a branch closer to Tamarin, ... Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
Hi So, last update on this matter from my side. We did, at long last, get our permits, but not without hiccoughs. We had to leave Mauritius on the 11th of December, as per Immigration's request, while the BOI said it was not necessary. ... Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
Off course, you can mail me privately. Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
Thanks Nadeem Is there someone specific that we need to speak to at the BOI Main Office? Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
Just an update It has been 5 weeks now and still no reply from the BOI. Everytime we call/email them, as per their request, they have some reason why the applications are not concluded yet. The problem is, now we received a letter from Passport ... Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
Thanks Nadeem I read that just after I posted this question, but still wasn't sure. I guess with a change in Government, there is always a change in the rules and regulations. Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
Yeah, I also figured that " no news is good news". Will keep you updated as soon as I have anything new. Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
The company is in private security consulting. I am in Finance and Administration and my husband is in Technical/Engineering. Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process?
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ... Read More
Good female gynecologist in Mauritius by Isa_bell
Hello ladies, could you recommend me a good female gynecologist in Mauritius because Im pregnant? I have already tried to get an appointement with Dr. Aumeerally (Clinique Bon Pasteur) and Dr. Sinha (Apollo) - two highly recommended gyns. But it ...
Hi Isa_bell I spoke to Dr. Aumeerally's secretary. If you want Dr. Aumeerally to oversee the whole pregnancy and delivery you can still get in. But if you only want to do the scans, then you won't be able to find a space. Regards Elzaan Read More
Good female gynecologist in Mauritius by Isa_bell
Hello ladies, could you recommend me a good female gynecologist in Mauritius because Im pregnant? I have already tried to get an appointement with Dr. Aumeerally (Clinique Bon Pasteur) and Dr. Sinha (Apollo) - two highly recommended gyns. But it ...
Hi Isa_bell Have you had any luck finding a gynecologist? I am seeing Dr. Aumeerally this week and will ask her a for her recommendation. I have not been disappointed with people she recommended for various medical disciplines. Furthermore, I ... Read More
Medicals for Occupation Permit by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
Dr. Bernard Piat is located in Tamarin, and has been our family GP/doctor since we got here. I am sure he is good with "kids of all ages", although our child is still going to the pediatrician at the moment - he is only 2 years old. My ... Read More
Medicals for Occupation Permit by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
Hi there We are currently living in Tamarin and had most of our immediate tests done through our "family doctor" - Dr. Bernard Piat. He is stationed in Tamarin, but is only available in the afternoon. There is a laboratory station in ... Read More
Zumba and affordable gym in Flic en Flac by EvaR
Anybody can help me find a Zumba class in Flic en Flac or Cascavelle please?! Looking for daily classes and an affordable gym pleaaaaase! Thank you!!
There is a gym close to Tamarin, Riverland, that offers Zumba classes. The instructor, Nadine, lives in Flic en Flac. If you don't want to be a member of the club, then the classes are about Rs 400 per class. Here is the ... Read More