Ignorance as an excuse? Interesting idea.....
Ferris, It has nothing to do with ignorance. Misinformation or lack of information at the most. You really seem to think that everyone is after you and out to destroy whatever you're trying to accomplish.
How many of the persons concerned (foreign atc's who have been interested in coming to S.A), do you think, read this forum? Not that many. Where else could you get information about the present state of ATNS if you don't know anyone working there personally? Beats me. Call that ignorance if you want - it sounds ridiculous to me to imply such a thing.
I do, however, wish you guys all the best for the W.C and afterwards and, of course, I hope you eventually get what you want and deserve.
Maybe I'll see you in the future.