Cannot cancel a membership for a gym that isnt even open yet

<p>I signed a 24 month contract on 11th of March this year for your gym that is to be opening in Muizenberg in August.</p> <p>Upon signing, I noted that circumstances may change with my occupation before august so I was hesitant to sign, however i was assured by the sales rep as well as the manager on duty, that I may cancel anytime before the opening date of the new gym.</p> <p>The change that I suspected has indeed taken place, and I tried to cancel my membership this past weekend. The manager on duty, a different manager this time, told me that my 5 day window has expired and I therefore cannot cancel. I understand that it is written as such in the contract, however I was originally Assured that this is a special occasion because the gym has not yet opened. The manager was particularly unhelpful and told me that theres nothing he can do for me and that i must just complain about it on hellopeter. I also tried the contact form on the Zone Fitness website but have not recieved any kind of response. </p> <p>I am particularly aggrieved by the fact that I am now stuck to pay 60% of a 2 year contract for a gym that doesn't even exist yet. And this is only because I was grossly misinformed upon signing the contract.</p> <p> </p> <p><br />BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN!! and dont listen to a word they tell you, they are just after your money. :(</p>