Patriciaprepok
South African expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
40
Contacts
5
About me
South African, Married with children
Lives in Flic en flac
Registration: 23 August 2016
Parenting in Mauritius
Coming from Johannesburg South Africa to Mauritius has been so enlightening from a parents perspective. My daughter was 15 at the time so a hard age I made a huge effort to get to know the island so would get my daughter to do research on places ... Read More
Work permit
Hi Gawesh So my husband who is Mauritian has opened a company & wants to employ my son in law who is not Mauritian but he is a director & has shares in the company as he has put money in we need to get him into the company how long would ... Read More
Work permit
Hi all im looking for recommendations for a company in Mauritius to help with a work permit. Thanks Patricia 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!!
Hi there for the Zumba will private message you all the details. Every Monday we do a session on the beach just amazing Read More
Hello everyone! Lots of advice needed! by LondonAmbulanceguy
Hi guys! Thanks for reading! I'm a 32 year old English guy living in London and working in a very stressful job taking emergency calls for he ambulance service. My grandad was born in Mauritius, and now i think it's time I came to the ...
Hi there if your grandfather was born in Mauritius you can apply for ancestral citizenship. That should take about a year. It's much quicker if you do it yourself. Read More
Meeting English speaking friends by Philippe9507
I'm living in Mauritius,originally from South Africa looking to make new friends,preferably who speak English
There is a Saturday meet up at 10 am in Flic en flic. Read More
Referral Gibson and Hills
Hi yes I would recommend them they are in the process of helping my daughter & son im law. 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!!
I go to the Zumba class in Avenue Carriere its my 2nd month it really is worth the visit. Read More
Moved to Mauritius by GuestPoster2323
Hi everyone! Myself and my husband with our 2 daughters (aged 17 and 14) recently moved to Mauritius and staying in temporary accommodation in Moint Choisy until we have found a permanent house in area we prefer. My youngest daughter is in ...
Hi there I have a 15 year old daughter we have been on the island for 9 months. We live in Flic en Flac which is not to far from you. I homeschool my daughter. Yes housing can be expensive but if you find a holiday place they will give you a good ... Read More
occupation permit alternative by Alex143
I am from india. i come here as a visitor last week. I hv incorporated a domestic company in mauritius.I am not qualified candidate for occupation permit bcuz my turnover is less.i want to know on what grounds i can live and operate my business in ...
If you are in Mauritius are you able to apply for a work permit? Read More
Rowing in Mauritius by Patriciaprepok
Hi all I'm looking for a rowing club for my 15year old daughter she rowed in SA so has lots of experience. Many thanks Patricia
Hi there there is a rowing association in Mauritius but the person keeps saying he will get back to me! I believe they do both river & sea rowing. So if you find any info would really appreciate if you could advise me & like wise Read More
Home schooling
Hi there i do home schooling with my daughter & there a quite a few others on the west coast. Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mauritius can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mauritius? What are ...
Hi there i disagree and people should not all be put in the same category.. i live in a normal house have embraced the way of living in Mauritius & most certainly do not want to live in a compound as that is the life I have left behind. I love ... Read More
Introduction to Mauritian Creole by Pascal2vo
Hi all, We trying to launch an event for English Expats to get in touch with the local language and would like to know if ever there are English Speaking expats willing to join us. We do not have any fixed date or place or whatever. We would only ...
Hi i would hope to be able to have a conversation in Creole. Would also be fun to meet other people in the same situation as myself. Regards Patricia Read More
Introduction to Mauritian Creole by Pascal2vo
Hi all, We trying to launch an event for English Expats to get in touch with the local language and would like to know if ever there are English Speaking expats willing to join us. We do not have any fixed date or place or whatever. We would only ...
Hi i would love to be part of that! Does depend on place & time Regards Patricia Read More
Rowing in Mauritius
Hi all I'm looking for a rowing club for my 15year old daughter she rowed in SA so has lots of experience. Many thanks Patricia Read More
TOTALLY CONFUSED by riettenel
Hi All, My husband and I have been dreaming of moving to Mauritius in a couple of years. We are from South Africa. My husband is a senior systems engineer and specialises in VMware. Now....my mom and brother went over last year October for a 3 ...
Hi there I'm from SA been in Mauritius for 6 months & I totally love it. Yes it's extremely hot depends on where you stay but you have the ocean to cool down. Jobs are what you are prepared to do. If you live on luxury food it will ... Read More
From Jo'burg- Seeking Girl Friends. Let's create a Dinner club by Esmarie
Hi there ladies! I am from Jo'burg South Africa and have only been here for 3 months. I am in dire need of some girl friends (and someone to drink wine) with so I am taking it upon myself to attempt at starting a dinner club! Would anyone ...
Oh excellent see you tomorrow! Read More
From Jo'burg- Seeking Girl Friends. Let's create a Dinner club by Esmarie
Hi there ladies! I am from Jo'burg South Africa and have only been here for 3 months. I am in dire need of some girl friends (and someone to drink wine) with so I am taking it upon myself to attempt at starting a dinner club! Would anyone ...
Hi we also have a coffee meet up in flic en flac every Friday morning from 10.30 at Tidez cafe on the beach front please join us. Read More
Looking for a Creole teacher (West) by novakoff
Hi, I have been in Mauritius for 3 months now. I only have Mauritian friends here and I've noticed that, even though they do know how to speak English quite well, they prefer to converse in French or Creole. That's why I am looking for ...
You let me know when you available & the cost it would also be my daughter Read More
Looking for a Creole teacher (West) by novakoff
Hi, I have been in Mauritius for 3 months now. I only have Mauritian friends here and I've noticed that, even though they do know how to speak English quite well, they prefer to converse in French or Creole. That's why I am looking for ...
Could I jump in here & say would love to join the group as well? Read More
European hair dresser on the West Coast?
Oh perfect thanks a mil Read More
Schools in Mauritius by CLGordon
Good day We are thinking of moving to Mauritius not sure which area at this stage. My husband has been asked to relocate for work purposes and we do not have all the details as yet. Firstly where do I start looking for a good school for my kids? ...
I'm Patricia Prepok (Stevenson) on face book. Read More
Schools in Mauritius by CLGordon
Good day We are thinking of moving to Mauritius not sure which area at this stage. My husband has been asked to relocate for work purposes and we do not have all the details as yet. Firstly where do I start looking for a good school for my kids? ...
Hi Cindy Sure no problem maybe we can do it on messenger? Read More
Schools in Mauritius by CLGordon
Good day We are thinking of moving to Mauritius not sure which area at this stage. My husband has been asked to relocate for work purposes and we do not have all the details as yet. Firstly where do I start looking for a good school for my kids? ...
Hi Cindy I moved here 3 months ago & my daughter is 15 it was extremely hard to find a school fit at that age the schools are very different & they wanted my daughter to repeat a year which was very confusing at she was in a top private ... Read More
European hair dresser on the West Coast?
Hi all I'm looking for a hair dresser to do blonde hair I'm on the west coast. Thanks Read More
Stray Animals...Would YOU Rescue? by RedJayBird
I am looking to open an animal rescue center in or around Flic en Flac in the next 1-2 years. Yes, I know it is a long time, but serious plans take time and careful consideration and planning. I am looking to hear from people living in Mauritus,..if ...
After been here for 2 months my heart goes out for these animals I'm happy to help where I can I just can't help with been a forster house. So give me a call & let me know what I can do Read More
Home schooling
Hi all can anyone help me with info on home schooling in Mauritius? Read More
South African Home Schooling Teacher
Hi there did you manage to get sorted? I'm also looking to home school my daughter also from SA Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Mauritius can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Been here going on 7 weeks I think keeping busy is the key for me a day flies by on the island. I agree it's more the people you miss that are left behind. Setting up home exploring the island is fun. Read More
Northfields school info by Cara Kahn
Hi I am wondering if anyone can help Me with a few questions about Northfields. My kids are age 12 ( boy ) and 9 ( girl ) 1. Are your kids happy there and did they settle quite easily ? 2. Is it difficult to get in and how soon before does one ...
It was a personal decision so I'm not saying anything bad about Northfields I'm sure your son will be very happy there. Read More
Moving from Jo'burg to Moka by ddreyer
Hi All, My name is Danica, I'm currently still in South Africa. Will only be moving at the end of September. Really excited about the move and can't wait to start my life in Mauritius. Will be relocating alone, so hoping to meet and make ...
Hi there good luck with your move I've been here for just over a month I love it. Read More
Moving from Jo'burg to Moka by ddreyer
Hi All, My name is Danica, I'm currently still in South Africa. Will only be moving at the end of September. Really excited about the move and can't wait to start my life in Mauritius. Will be relocating alone, so hoping to meet and make ...
Thank you I have a car Read More
Northfields school info by Cara Kahn
Hi I am wondering if anyone can help Me with a few questions about Northfields. My kids are age 12 ( boy ) and 9 ( girl ) 1. Are your kids happy there and did they settle quite easily ? 2. Is it difficult to get in and how soon before does one ...
I stay in flic en flac the school is 5 minutes from me. There is a school bus that goes to Tamarin for the children I looked at the distance as I'm not working in preferred Flic en Flac but a personal choice. Read More
Northfields school info by Cara Kahn
Hi I am wondering if anyone can help Me with a few questions about Northfields. My kids are age 12 ( boy ) and 9 ( girl ) 1. Are your kids happy there and did they settle quite easily ? 2. Is it difficult to get in and how soon before does one ...
Hi sorry I did look at Northfields & West Coast International & I decided on West Coast loving the school my daughter who is 15 says it's a very welcoming place. Sorry not much help. Read More
Airlines tickets
I think as long as the surname and passport number match up it should not be a problem. Read More
Meeting people
Hi Veronica thanks for the offer but I have done a crash course in French while in SA Read More
Meeting people
Good day we arrived in Mauritius 3 weeks ago what an amazing lifestyle. I have a 15 year old daughter my husband does alot of traveling so looking to meet people in the same situation. I am in Flic en Flac. Thanks Patricia Read More