South Africans living in North Cyprus

Key-jor


Joined: 07/02/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 08:40

Hi All,



Just joined the forum, I was last in north cyprus in the 80's. I guess, I am a Turkish born South African and planing to move back to NC sometime this year. I would like to find out if there is any South Africans living in North Cyprus

Lucie


Joined: 02/09/2010
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 09:53

Hi,



We arent South Africans but we lived in Durban for 10 years.



I did see a car here with South African flag stickers on it, and I hear rumours, but I havent heard the accent yet



I think there are a couple around.

Micho


Joined: 03/10/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 11:01

Hi key-jor several years ago there were young brothers living in NC, who were from Cape Town. The elder brother used to run a shop in Karaoglanoglu but that was a few years back. The shop is not there anymore.

Jonholmes


Joined: 08/11/2011
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 16:01

I am not sure if it will help but in Paphos there is a big S/African community ,there is a bar and resturant,both run by S/Africans ,I used to go to get billtong(?)

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 16:52

there are some dutch around if that helps

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 18:52

The car you saw going around with the SA sticker on it may have been mine but I am no longer on the island. I lived in South Africa (Jo'burg) for 34 years then it all went tits up!

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 20:37

I spend about half the year in Kaap Stad, but i'm not quite 'sarf afrikaan'

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 21:22

Hello Msg 1 - yes there a few around in North Cyprus. We have just moved to UK, after 4 years, my husband a born and bred South African and my sister-in-law lives there still and she has a a couple of friends from SA.



You will find many people who have lived either in SA or Zimbabwe (or Rhodesia as it was then). When you are ready to move back to the TRNC, if you put a posting on here, I will, with her permission give you a contact.



Also, a couple of Irish friends, who lived in SA for 40 years (I am sure they should be entitled to call themselves SA's) - lovely people!!!



I know we shall miss it, the mountains, the sea, and the friendliness of the Turkish Cypriots, however it is something we had to do. We shall go back for holidays though.

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 21:39

I was under the impresssion

that a lot of Cypriots moved to S/A

when the copper mines closed

then made their money and returned

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 23:32

Msg 9. Not a lot of copper mines in SA. Phalaborwa is the only one that comes to mind. The big copper bonuses were to be had in Zambia (Northern Rhodesia)

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 23:37

Not copper mines

but the people were miners

the big mine in Lysoss(?)

closed and a lot of Cypriots

went to S/A

Key-jor


Joined: 07/02/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 23:54

Thanks for all the replies...



Its mostly for my wife, who wants to hear from a south African who is living in NC.. I have lot of questions, I dont really know where to start!!

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 08:57

Hi John - Message 4



I was wandering if you have a name or any info on the bar in Paphos as I have a south African friend who is a regular visitor to Cyprus and would like to check it out.



Thanks

grahamsteptoe


Joined: 22/10/2010
Posts: 110

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 10:50

mark&beck..message 13



Pub in Paphos is Keg & Barrel in Ayiou Antoniou St., facing Almyra Hotel. Home to Paphos Rugby Club and owned and ran by 2 lovely S. African brothers, Theo & Pano. Very welcoming atmosphere and excellent food.

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 12:16

Yes there are SA's living in the TRNC. We met several through our SA friends who moved out here at the same time as us. We bonded over quarantine but after four years they returned to SA. They still visit here though. They also introduced me to afore mentioned Irish couple. Lovely people.



Struben, message 8. Hope your move back went well. Pam told me about you going when they were over at Christmas.

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 12:34

Hi Key-jor, I have a S A friend who lives in Alsancak and I know that she would be only too pleased to help you out in any way. I will speak to her later today and tell her about your post. She is not on cyprus44. I am in TRNC next week and can show her your posts. and we can work something out from there i'm sure.



Liz

Struben


Joined: 17/02/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 15:42

Hi Liz, hope you are well.



Already told her to look on Cyprus 44 - she has got it set up. Sure she will want you to go through it again.



Enjoy your stay again. Have a great time.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 17:45

Key-jor



Husband British but grew up in Southern Rhodesia. I was born in Zambia, left when I was 24 years old - still miss the old country. We spent some 10 wonderful years in Joeys! Any help just email us - there are quite a few of us living on the island.

Regards

Moira

pilgrimsrest@yahoo.co.uk

Key-jor


Joined: 07/02/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 21:40

Once again Thank you for all the informative replies...



Do you guys feel it is better to enter the island from Republic of Cyprus side or an entry from Ercan is just as good. ???



Also how easy it to live in the north but explore the whole island ??

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
10/02/2012 08:32

Msg #19 - I fly to SA 6 times a year, great service with Turkish Airlines from CPT or JHB (same plane), and prices are very good, so good in fact that many Dutch and German passenger fly via IST. Worth a look on http://www.thy.com

Leaves CPT 17:00 on current timing, leaves JHB about 20:00.

The flight times are about to change (March) so from SA will land in IST about 05:00am, then connect on to ECN at 07:15, home in time for mid morning coffe.

If you change airline in IST remember you will have to pass imigration/collect bags/check in again etc.

Garfield


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
12/02/2012 12:09

Hi Key-jor, as mentioned in msg 8 & 15...been in TRNC for two years, any questions? we will try to answer.

Key-jor


Joined: 07/02/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
12/02/2012 22:51

Also how easy it to live in the north but explore the whole island ?

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
13/02/2012 08:30

#22

Very easy, however if you need to cross to the south can you do this easily on a RSA passport? not sure about that, I am guessing ot's not a problem, but don't know for sure.

Key-jor


Joined: 07/02/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
13/02/2012 18:55

To All,



I have dual ctizenship (turkish & SA), my children the same... however my wife is still waiting to be granted a turkish citizenship.



I would like to cross over, which ever way is easy. Do you feel we should enter through the south or does it not really matter anymore since 2003???



What did you guys find most challenging when moving over to NC?? if we settle in Alsancak< how far is the English primary schools???

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
13/02/2012 20:30

Kj,

You may have problems if your Turkish nationality is know, as mainland Turks cannot cross North to South, but they can enter via recognised ports.

Your name/family name may be a give away, your first name looks like if deffinitely will.



You shouldn't have any problems going south to north, but be very careful if you try to go the other way on your RSA passport. You can't on a Turkish one.

Also, remember, if you enter via LCA, and say left via ECN, then re-entered via LCA, the system would show you had not left so would identify departure from north.



If you check out flights, I am curious why you would not want to fly via IST, easier and probably cheaper than going via south as you will have to then go via Athens, or Cairo (or one or two other routes).

Air Egypt do a regular service to JHB and on the CPT from Cairo, and connect on the LCA, not sure of the prices.