I don't want to get political here and I don't know exactly why things are going down in South Africa, but calling out all South African Freelancers. Hope you're doing well, keep in touch with your network of friends. Be proactive, not reactive and you'll get through this thing.
I hope that either all of us or none of us are judged by the actions of our weakest moments. But rather, by the strength we show when, and if, we're ever given a second chance.