Don't worry Stick and Rudder, his chances of ever joining SAA went down the toilet when he walked away from a golden opportunity.
Even if he is brought in by the politicians, he is unlikely to complete a full co-pilot's conversion. There is no one to cry to when the big old nasty white Training Captain tells you how useless you are.
That is why most of our ex-cadets are good people, they have done their time, different time from the rest of us, but their time none the less.
Well done to Steve and the crew at 43rd for an honest job well done.