Uif not worth it

Our money should be invested by ourselves. What’s the point of paying monthly for a service that is near impossible to get. After so many ufilling attempts, calling a number that’s “not in service “then eventually giving up and going to the department of Labour near me to process my maternity UIF and being turned back so many times I don’t see why uif should be paid. I’m frustrated angry and disgusted with the service I’ve recieved