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Cyclone Freddy- Mauritius
news

Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy

FlySafair airline
News

FlySafair to operate flights to these 11 new destinations

Mihlai
Celeb News

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Cyclone Freddy- Mauritius
Africa News

Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy

FlySafair airline
News

FlySafair to operate flights to these 11 new destinations

Mihlai
Celeb News

Yachts, bubbles & views: Inside Mihlali’s Mauritius getaway [photos]

macaque monkeys
Environment

Monkeys make money – and trouble – for Mauritius

By The Conversation23-02-2022 14:14

Mauritius are one of the largest exporters of Macaque monkeys, but the ‘alien species’ does present a lot of issues on the island.

FlySafair
Travel

FlySafair announces start date for Mauritius flights

By Lorne Philpot14-01-2022 20:36

Local budget airline FlySafair will start operating scheduled flights between Johannesburg and Mauritius in March.

Study for free in Mauritius: S
Education

Study for free in Mauritius: Scholarships open for SA students

By Lorne Philpot13-01-2022 06:36

Mauritius offers generous scholarships to students from South Africa under its Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme.

Mauritius
Travel

Dreaming of flying to Mauritius again? Direct flights from SA restart

By Lorne Philpot10-01-2022 12:42

Mauritius, South Africans’ favourite holiday destination, is open again as Air Mauritius starts up direct flights after the travel and flight ban was lifted.

Mauritius
Travel

Just in: Mauritius does U-turn on South African travel ban

By Lorne Philpot07-01-2022 10:29

Mauritius has lifted its ban and opened its borders to travellers from southern African countries with immediate effect.

Christmas flights
Travel

Newborn baby found dumped in aircraft bin on New Year’s Day

By Lorne Philpot05-01-2022 14:30

A baby boy was found in a waste bin in the toilet of a passenger flight which arrived in Mauritius on New Year’s Day.

Mauritius
Travel

Mauritius to remain an island dream to SA until end of January 2022

By Lorne Philpot29-12-2021 16:58

After closing its borders to South Africa last month, Mauritius has again extended its entry ban on nationals from southern Africa.

FlySafair
Travel

Windhoek and Zanzibar flights on the map for budget carrier FlySafair

By Lorne Philpot10-11-2021 19:16

You could travel to Windhoek and Zanzibar with FlySafair in the future if the airline gets the go-ahead to operate flights on these two routes beyond the borders of SA.

SAA suspends all regional and international flights due to coronavirus
Travel

Spreading its wings: SAA starts up flights to Mauritius next month

By Lorne Philpot13-10-2021 09:17

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will start flying to Mauritius on 21 November.

Studying in Mauritius
Business & Finance

The advantages of studying in Mauritius

By Xpatweb SA06-10-2021 10:47

For young families, the process of relocating to a new country can be a life-altering adventure. The excitement of immersing themselves in a new culture, new surroundings and a new life, are the earliest elements that form in the mind.

No more ‘resort bubbles’: Maur
Travel

No more ‘resort bubbles’: Mauritius fully reopened to vaccinated tourists

By AFP01-10-2021 16:22

The Mauritian government is reopening its borders as from Friday 1 October in order to restart their tourism economy after a long COVID-19 layoff.

FlySafair
Travel

Breaking borders? Low-cost carrier to offer SA flights to Mauritius

By Lorne Philpot28-09-2021 16:20

Privately owned local budget airline FlySafair will launch its first international route in the next few weeks.

Mauritius
Travel

The Great Escape: Two more island destinations open up to SA

By Lorne Philpot15-09-2021 20:47

South Africans now have even more choices for potential getaways, with two additional Indian Ocean islands having reopened their borders.

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Africa News

Mauritius hails UN ban on British stamps in disputed islands

By AFP26-08-2021 15:50

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recognising that “the Chagos Archipelago forms an integral part of the territory of Mauritius.”

Mauritius
Travel

Island vibes: Air Mauritius schedules flights to SA from October

By Lorne Philpot04-08-2021 10:17

After commencing its phased reopening to international travellers in July, the resumption of scheduled flights between Mauritius and South Africa has been announced.

Mauritius to reopen in July, b
Travel

Mauritius to reopen in July, but still no welcome mat for South Africans

By Lorne Philpot15-06-2021 20:58

Mauritius will begin a phased reopening to international travellers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from mid-July.

Mauritius
Travel

Book now for later: These Indian Ocean islands are calling your name…

By Jenna Berndt31-05-2021 16:28

When the world switches to travel mode again, heading towards a balmy island could make for that much-needed vacation. Here’s a handy guide for South African travellers.

Mauritius
Lifestyle

Island-style studies: How to apply for Mauritius’ Africa scholarship scheme

By Alicia Naidoo19-04-2021 12:15

Thinking of doing your undergraduate or postgraduate studies abroad? Here’s how you can apply for an island-style student life.

Mauritius house
Lifestyle

Buying property in Mauritius: Own a slice of paradise

By Lorne Philpot09-02-2021 10:49

Owning property on the idyllic island of Mauritius, just four hours by air from Joburg, is becoming easier for South Africans.

Mauritius
Travel

Private airline FlySafair gets go-ahead to fly Mauritius route

By Lorne Philpot02-02-2021 10:36

South African airline FlySafair has been granted approval to operate flights between Johannesburg and the island of Mauritius.

Mauritius
Travel

Mauritius offers ‘no strings attached’ long-stay visas

By Lorne Philpot16-12-2020 16:53

The island state’s ‘premium visa’ is proving to be of interest to South Africans.

mauritius
Travel

Mauritius to Mars: Travel destinations South Africans Googled most in 2020

By Lorne Philpot13-12-2020 11:25

The top 10 most frequently Googled travel destinations by South African internet users in 2020, barring one, all share a common theme: Beaches and water.

Mauritius holiday off the card
Travel

Mauritius holiday off the cards for South Africans in December

By Lorne Philpot27-11-2020 12:05

An extension of quarantine requirements for travellers makes the island a no-go for South Africans over the December holidays.

Mauritius
News

Regional travel: Mauritius to reopen borders to travellers

By Lorne Philpot14-09-2020 10:22

The Indian Ocean island state of Mauritius will be reopening its borders in a three-phased process.

Mauritius
Travel

Relaxing and restorative Mauritius: A place you can properly unwind

By Mia Russell07-09-2020 11:23

The beauty of Mauritius is breath-taking – powder-white sands lapped by tranquil turquoise waters and shaded by coconut-laden palms

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