Unacceptably long activation time (2 days) for new contract

Unacceptably long waiting time, in excess of 2 days to activate a new data contract, after approvals, on an existing account. I have been with Vodacom customer using the same cell number for more than 15 years, and over the years have been fairly happy with the service, but of lately Vodacom seem to be lagging?? Just my impression comparing it to other service providers? Just not happy that I came to CT, and needed a tablet with a data contract to access my emails and other media for my guest house while away at my daughter in Cape Town. Disssapointed that I now have to wait another 24 hours (maybe more they say) as there is a backlog?? with activations!