Car insurance for non-EU citizen

I have bought a car in Malta and require 3rd party insurance. I have a South African drivers license and an international one but all insurers seem to only accept an EU driver's license. Does anyone know an insurer that accepts international drivers licenses or how to convert to an EU license?
I cant register into my name until I have this

there was a recent thread about this search for it, I think the outcome was no-one does but check history

I tried. I couldnt find anything

You found nothing yet replied to on the thread in question? interesting :)

There are several Topics/Posts in 'Cars and Transportation' in the category search box at the top of the Forum which cover the problems faced by those without an EU issue licence. Don't think any of them came up with an answer but there is a lot in there!

Ray