Cant get help with my deactivated number

Good day cellc I am very dissapointed l lost my phone and my number.i do understand it has been a while l havent used this cimcard and l was told the number was deactivated permanetly but it has not been given to someone yet which is they might give it back to me. So they asked me to do an affidavit which l have done so its been months and l need this simcard for my work and studies my email had recovery of this number and l would do anything to get this number so l can get my life back again please assist

I do not have the actuall simcard with me anymore please advice what else can be done the number is still in the rycycle it has not been alloacted to anyone and l have provided an affidavit l am willing to try again please help cellc the store in cape town the ladies are not helpfull

I hope and pray l will find help