UIF

Guys I'm truggling to get my UIF money from labour department. I submitted all required documents and was given a date to go back wich i did only to be told not to come back until I receive the money. It's been 4mnths and maternity leave gone and still haven't received a dime and have gone there 3 times despite them telling me not to come. UIF was put in place to benefit the people when financially impaired and is not some free assistance from government it's money that gets deducted without your permission from your hard earned wages TO HELP WHO!!?