Takealot - TRASHALOT! I want my refund

I ordered an item that was due to be delivered on 11 May 2020. At the time I ordered and made payment, I was given the impression that the item was available and it was in that impression that I made the order. They informed me on 5 May 2020 that the item is somehow no longer available and that they would credit my account. I did NOT consent to my account being credited first owing to their cancellation. I want my R2499 refunded back to me. That’s my hard earned money, I don’t want to take this the legal route!