PPL in Africa
I've heard loads of stories about people going out to SA to get a JAR PPL from the numerous ones that are advertised on the the various websites, and coming back with a SA PPL and a bad view of SA flying schools.
As far as I am concerned, if you want to go out and get a license that you can use back in England, then FTC is the only place for it.
I had a good time at FTC and all guys and gals that I know who have been rate it highly.
So PA28, don't write FTC off on a couple of bad messages.
Good luck with the license!