Beatrice
@Beatrice01
Mauritian expat in South Africa
Forum posts
21
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in Cape Town
Speaks French, English, Creole, German (int.) and Afrikaans (beg.)
Registration: 10 March 2010
Activity
Moving to South Africa by Victoriam94
Hi Guys, I'm Victoria and I'm looking at moving to Cape Town in 2018. I'm currently employed working and a financial analyst for my local council in North Yorkshire England. Firstly I'm looking at studying over there. I'm ...
Hi Victoria, What a great thing to do. I have lived in Cape Town for over 7 years. I left some years ago because my visa expired. I came back on holidays and relocated a second time - this city has such a captivating magical power! I personally ... Read More
Online shopping in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in South Africa? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...
I would not really advise in shopping online internationally, unless you are buying something digital which you receive instantly. The last few times I ordered clothes from U.K, it cost me more in customs duties than the actual products! It also ... Read More
Online shopping in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in South Africa? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...
I enjoy shopping online because it is easier to browse than in shops. Sometimes when you go into some grocery stores, they might not have enough stock on hand. Most grocery stores offer online shopping and also can deliver for you, however you ... Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Welcome to all of you! Read More
Winter in Cape Town by mtownsend
Hi all, Any thoughts on how it is to live in Cape Town in the winter? I arrived at the end of winter so haven't really experienced but I hear it rains a lot and can be pretty miserable. As it is such an outdoorsy place, can anyone give any tips on ...
Winter is cold I will not lie. Especially if you enjoy walking like me to most places. I walk a lot and even in winter, through rain, wind etc. So it is not that bad. What I find different from Europe in winter though is that the houses in Cape Town ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in South Africa by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in South Africa. What recommendations would ...
1. Patience (like our other fellow expat member previously wrote) You will need this as you go through the visa procedures. Your papers might get lost (not from our side obviously), or you might suddenly be asked to bring another paper, or certified ... Read More
making friends in cape town by krishp
Hello all, I have been in CT for just under a year and it has been quite difficult to make new friends. Locals don't seem too interested to make new friends. Any ideas?
Rumours has it that people in Cape Town are cliquey, the truth is it all depends on your personality and what lengths you are prepared to go to. I find that South Africans in general are very friendly however they tend to gravitate towards what they ... Read More
procedure to renew life partner visa by ANGIE_S
Hi guys, I am from Serbia and my Girlfriend from South Africa. My gf and i will be together for 5 years mid June. I have been living in South Africa for 2 years on a life partner visa with work permit. My visa will expire beginning of July. My ...
Hi! I had mine renewed after two years. The procedure is not as lengthy as the first time. You can just have it renewed. After five years being on the life partner visa, you may then apply for permanent residency based in the life partner visa. Good ... Read More
Life Partner Visa by Steph89
Hi, Im planning on moving to SA at the end of the year to be with my boyfriend. I think the visa I should be applying for is a life partner visa. Does anybody know if it is necessary to have work secured(ie. a contract signed by an employer) before ...
Pleasure. I am not sure about the minimum years one has to be in a relationship but you are probably right. I have another friend who has been in a relationship only for about 2 yrs and she was still able to live here. The only thing she needs to do ... Read More
Has anyone successfully applied for a permit? by Steph89
Hey everyone, I've just signed up to this site as trawling through government info sites has me feeling pretty discouraged. I am trying to figure out the best route to going about living and working in South Africa. The problem is I am an unskilled ...
I would refer you to South Africa Migration They have a website you can google it and they explain about all kinds of visas sami.co.za Read More
How to make friends in South Africa by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in South Africa :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in South Africa?? ...
If you are not too shy, and working here, the easiest way is to ask a few colleagues to go have sundowners altogether. You could do this once every month or once every two months. You could also find a group to join, for instance a yoga class, art ... Read More
Starting a new life in CT - where to begin? by Isi
Hiya! I've been living abroad for the past months but now it's time to make the big move - to Cape Town. What suburbs are best for young professionals? How is CT's metro/public transport system? (i.e. is it necessary to have a car, like in the rest ...
Cape Town is a fairly safe place, it depends what you do, of course don't walk alone after dark if you're a girl and don't carry too many obvious valuables around with you. I like this city and have lived in the Northern Suburbs while working in the ... Read More
Presentation of expat blog members in Cape Town by expat.com
Hello and welcome on Íæż½ã½ã! We invite the new members in Cape Town and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion :) Are you living here since some time or did you just arrive? What brought you to Cape Town? What passionates you, ...
Hi everyone! I work in the Hospitality industry and it has always been my dream to work in other countries. I was born and bred in Mauritius and have wanted to discover other cultures and people. I have been in Cape Town for about 2 years now and ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs-how are you finding life in Cape Town? by casebenn
Hi there I am a UK based 35 year old Mum of 2 who is considering relocating to Cape Town with my S.A'n partner (we have been together 18 months an have 3 children between us). I have visited Cape Town last year and had mixed feelings about the ...
I personally think Cape Town is a wonderful place to be. It depends what kind of person you are of course and where your interests lie, but I have found that if you love life and cherish family life, then Cape Town can easily become a home. It is ... Read More
How to make friends in Cape Town by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Cape Town :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Cape Town?? Thanks in ...
Depending on your interests, join classes, join tango lessons, or sign up for yoga or some other class where you are bound to meet new people. Make it a point to attend markets, festivals such as Cheese & Wine Festival, Oyster Festival, join a ... Read More