Recover Deactivated Cell C Number

I need hands-on technical support to regain control of a South African Cell C mobile number that has already been removed from their system. The SIM no longer registers on any network and incoming calls report that the number does not exist. My goal is to restore full service on that exact MSISDN so I can receive future OTPs and use it normally again. I have already contacted Cell C, but all I have been told is that the number has been recycled and is “unavailable.” I am looking for someone who truly understands South African mobile-number life-cycles, RICA requirements, port-out/port-in procedures, and the internal escalation paths at Cell C (or ICASA, if it comes to that). What I need from you • An actionable, step-by-step plan—whether it involves reactivating the number directly with Cell C, fast-tracking a port to another carrier, or leveraging regulatory avenues—to bring the line back into service. • Clear indications of any documents, SIM swaps, affidavits, or RICA verification I will have to supply. • An estimate of realistic turnaround times and any risks of permanent number loss so I can decide quickly. • If direct intervention is possible (e.g., you work with or have contacts inside the operator), I am open to you executing the process on my behalf once we handle the necessary authorisations. Acceptance criteria 1. The number appears as active on at least one local network. 2. I can successfully receive an SMS OTP sent from a South African short code. 3. You document each step taken for future reference. Please respond with a brief outline of how you would tackle this, highlighting any previous success with similar South African number recoveries or operator escalations.