Ivan
@sagoodboy10
South African expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
44
Contacts
20
About me
South African
Lives in Port Louis and Pereybere
Speaks Afrikaans, english, spanish , portugues, Dutch
Registration: 30 November 2009
Any Capetownians or Saffas on this blog? by Grobler Family
Hi, I would like to meet up with some South African families (not excluding any other expats who would like to meet as well :) ). I am a mom of 1 and I think it would be great if we can organise playdates, beach days etc. My husband will also ...
more than 100o saffers here Read More
Expat Guide To Mauritius by Kirinyaga
Hi I see that there is an Expat Guide to Mauritius on the French Forum. It is an excellent guide and can be downloaded. Julien, in one of the threads I read you said that it wouldn't take long to translate it into English but that you were looking ...
i wrote an english one last year if julien wants it i can send it to him and he can post it if he wants Read More
Hiking and camping
Anyone know of a good place to go camping and hiking for a weekend.? Read More
Looking for furniture
gareth....most houses in MRU get rented out fully funished so you might not need much furniture at all.....also there is almost not tax exept vat on electronic equipment so its not that expensive and you shoul get good deals around Read More
MOSQUITOS HEEEELLLP! by toZ
Anybody, everybody, pls what is effective?!!!?
i am a pure mmozzie magnet......for me the only thing that works is TABARD Cream....it smells like a normal body lotion but no bug comes near me and i dont get sick like i do with deet Read More
Occupation Permits - Things have now changed, watch out! by Stormtrooper
Hi, To all of you with occupation permits coming up for approval, you will find the link below most interesting.... relocationmauritius.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html Incidentally my permit was up for renewal too and I'm experiencing the ...
It seems the PMO's office is picking ppl off one by one....isnt it time that all get organised and collectively demand answers and reconsideration. Nothing about this is in the media and no debate...it seems too easy for the Government to refuse ... Read More
Rugby by Warmup
Anyone know if there's a rugby union club on the island? If not, then at least somewhere where rugger fans can watch Six Nations, Tri-Nations, World Cup, English Aviva Premiership, South African games, etc, in mutual appreciation over a few ...
Yes there are many Rugby clubs in Mauritius and regular compititions are held amongs them...In the North there is the Northern Tigers sponsored by the Beach House which is a restuarant in Grand Bay where lots of Rugby fans go to watch the various ... Read More
Occupation Permits - Things have now changed, watch out! by Stormtrooper
Hi, To all of you with occupation permits coming up for approval, you will find the link below most interesting.... relocationmauritius.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html Incidentally my permit was up for renewal too and I'm experiencing the ...
People who bought into these expensive IRS complexes, received a contractual promise of Perminent Residence permits, yet many of them after 5 or 6 years are still waiting for the honoring of such contracts.......Maybe its time that they take ... Read More
Occupation Permits - Things have now changed, watch out! by Stormtrooper
Hi, To all of you with occupation permits coming up for approval, you will find the link below most interesting.... relocationmauritius.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html Incidentally my permit was up for renewal too and I'm experiencing the ...
Stormtrooper et al, You are from a Commonwealth country (just like the many South Africans in Mauritius who are now going through the same predicament as you)....It seems there is an "unofficial" policy, NOT to renew the OP's of people from ... Read More
Looking for cinemas that show films in English by Aatish
Hello everyone! First off, happy new year to you all. I want to know if anybody knows of any cinemas that show Hollywood films in their original English language, because I really, really, really want to watch Machete. I only know that's it's being ...
If Cinemas here are worried that not enough people will watch a movie in Englis (i think they are wrong if they think that) they can do what every other non english country does....show them with sub-titles Grief I will even watch the movie in ... Read More
EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien
Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?
normally we just put the food on sheets on the ground Read More
South African Universities
Come to the High Commission in Port Louis we have all the info you need on this. What Uni is the best depends on what you want to study realy....some schools are generally very good and others are very good in specific areas..... Januray is the ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Rob you kidding where on earth did you get such a great deal on a 4x$ rental....I am spending about 40 000.... would love to know your contact person Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Well I decided to actually do the work and wrote a cost of living report I wrote recently (aimed at South Africans coming here) Basically a type of Mauritius for Newcomers guide.... If you want me to email it to you feel free to contact me on ... Read More
Container from CT to MRU by Gone Fishing
Greetings All Anyone have experience with moving furniture from CT, South Africa to Mauritius? I could need your assistance please. Thanks
This guy got my container out of customs in less than a day and was a great help with my shipping from SA. Mr. Jimmy Rughoonundon Managing Director Relocation & Moving Solutions Ltd email relocation@orange.mu mobile (230) 421 3841 Read More
where's the best place to live by tram
Hi everyone. Thanks for your help with my last question. We've now got a date. We are coming to Mauritius next weekend. We have now been told that when we arrive we will be put in a hotel and given a list of potential houses to look at. It ...
NothFields is a very good school and many english speaking expat kids go there...howver it is in the NORTH of the country and many for the expats that send their kids their thus live in the north, Grand Bay Pereybere, Troux Bitche, Point o ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
rajasekhar. You can easily find places near Grand Bay...Best is to come and look for yourself when you are here Read More
Mauritius Nightlife by richdaddy
Hi everyone, I've been back to Mauritius for almost six years and I'm just wondering what do the expats in Mauritius do for nightlife. I know the usual nightclubs, bars & pubs, but I don't think it's for everyone and I'm thinking some variety ...
There are so many english speaking people here that love going to the movies but cant go because they dont understand french and the cinemas dont even have subtitles... Surely there must be a business case of atleast 2 shows a week in english Read More
Expat Blog Meet up, September!! by musheer
Hi all, Guess its been quite a while since we had an 大咖福利影院 meet up here in Mauritius.. Guess we need some of us to take up responsibility and get a meet done!! :) Any suggestions??!!... A pot of ideas could help to narrow it down to one!! ...
There is also the Beach House in Grand Bay, good food etc, and right on the beach so the kids can keep busy as well Read More
Anybody interested in hiking a few mountains? by ndefontenay
Hi, I will come back to Mauritius in about a week and I want to organize hiking mountains ranging from easy like Le pouce to more difficult like Pieter Both or Lion Mountain. There will be no fees since it's just for fun. Mountain tops are not ...
im in let me know Read More
[Expat Blog Meet up] 22nd of May by FeeAcer
Hi All, This month Bob67 (french forum) proposed to organize the meet up as I will personally be very busy and even probably not be able to participate! I will only liaise with this forum when needed. This event will be organized on the west coast ...
Thank you to everyone who made the day...I realy enjoyed it and ate too much The day ended even better withmy team(BULLS) making it to the finals of the Super 14 for the 3rd time in 4 years See you at the next get together Ivan Read More
[Expat Blog Meet up] 22nd of May by FeeAcer
Hi All, This month Bob67 (french forum) proposed to organize the meet up as I will personally be very busy and even probably not be able to participate! I will only liaise with this forum when needed. This event will be organized on the west coast ...
sure I am in Pereybere....let them contact me and will give them a lift Read More
car insurance
Anyone know of a good company that will give me comprehensive car insurance without ripping me off? Read More
[Expat Blog Meet up] 22nd of May by FeeAcer
Hi All, This month Bob67 (french forum) proposed to organize the meet up as I will personally be very busy and even probably not be able to participate! I will only liaise with this forum when needed. This event will be organized on the west coast ...
sounds like fun. count me in even for the abseiling Read More
car purchase by jayeshkharbanda
what new car can be purchased in a budget of MUR 17,00,000
I assume you mean 1 700 000 rupees Read More
Car Rental by CanadianNomad
I am arriving in Mauritius March 11th and am in need of a car rental. Unfortunately all the car rental places I have found via google are much more expensive than the cars other people have mentioned in this forum. Can anyone recommend a good car ...
Hi Scott. I have used ABC and First Car alot and never had to pay more than 1250 rupees for a small car (Nissan March - great little car) or even a Mitsubushi Lancer Ivan Read More
golf
Anyone knows where I can find a driving range in the north need to get my game up before April. Also where can i find a club to play that wont bankrupt me if i play more often? Read More