I cant speak for the cadet programme but Direct entries are going through the interview process. Seems like they need pilots like yesterday. I know a number of guys who did the aptitude, psychomotor, psychometric and medicals in two weeks. They're just waiting for the medical results then its the flight test and panel interview. If you have a CPL, 250hrs flight time, good high school grades and medically fit, you're in!
All the best for those in SA.