Take heed if you want to buy from Takealot

Pity I cannot give Takealot a zero star rating so one star will have to suffice. Beware when purchasing from Takealot, their recent modus operandi seems to be taking money for items apparently "in stock" then on the actual date of delivery cancelling the item as they are no longer able to get stock and crediting one's account. This is done without customer approval nor agreement, so no option for a refund. The strange thing is one can then go onto their website and purchase the item just identified as not being in stock! Doesn't make any sense. And do not even think you can actually contact someone to query this..