2 weeks later and I still can't use my phone!

2 weeks ago I renewed my contract, changing from Cell C to MTN. I signed paperwork, paid & received my phone. The porting went through 3 days later (Wed, 13/05) & my Cell C sim ceased to function. I inserted my MTN sim & found it be RICA barred. I contacted my local Autopage & alerted them to the situation that day. They told me to wait 2-24hrs for the sim to be activated. On 14/05 I called them back as the sim remained barred. I was told that they would check the problem & call me back. I didnt receive any further communication until I followed up with them again on the 15th, & again I was told to wait 24 hrs. This cycle continued on the 16th, 18th & 19th. Utterly unsatisfied with the lack of response I called Autopage customer care on the 20th & was told that everything was active & I must wait 2-24hrs. When it still wasn't working I called them back again, twice on the 21st, & 4 times on the 22nd. After being passed from pillar to post & with no resolution in sight, I went to a different Autopage branch to resolve the problem in person (23rd - today). There I was told that nothing could be done & have to wait. I still cant use my phone. Refs for the calls can be provided on req.