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It’s illegal for an employer to deduct UIF and not pay it over. Report this to the Labour department or the CCMA.
It is possible that there was a miscalculation. You should contact the UIF immediately.
An employer can only withhold your salary if they have a court order. They cannot withhold the provident fund.
Yes, she should be able to claim under the “reduced working time option.”