Given the error code, it is possible the issues are related or caused by a similar problem.
If you hook up with the guy on Discord who was helping people collect network data, you can submit that data separately for people in SA and hopefully the issue will be addressed.
Yesterday I could only log in online if I had a VPN on. I am based in the US and connect the VPN within the US. Today I get LE 52 trying to log in or it just hangs.
Well last night was pretty awesome. I got to play without a vpn and the game was really nice. Today I have to use a vpn to log in again though /sigh I am not getting the LE 52 error anymore.