Albi: I suggest you do a 'reccie' trip to SA and check out a few schools. I know it sounds expensive (approx $350 for return airfare, however accom and food and intercity travel is cheap in SA) but that is the only way you will find a school that suits you.
SA has fantastic flying and gave me my start in aviation - I later converted to JAA ATPL .
Whatever you decide I wish you the best.