Calmdownplease

On point 2 you are spot on. Technical skill is a barrier to entry but once a candidate hits a baseline it’s all about personality and attitude. Very technical people often disregard the latter or believe lots of the former can cover for deficiencies in the latter.

Source: I hire technical people

South Africa has its problems but this dude is being an asshole by leaning into it to promote his business. His family bailed a long time ago when he was still a kid. This has fuck all to do with his shitty product, he is just desperate for an angle.

So the answer is yes, they cover the costs?

Maybe Ernest is just an outsider who is concerned?

Just checking in to say that I am sorry for your loss and wish you strength.