An online customer, Sibu, using an online web trader called KitchenFine, places an order for a Philips air fryer, making payment for the product through the payment procedure on the website. Sibu immediately receives an email confirming receipt of the order. The next day, Sibu receives another email stating that the order has been cancelled due to lack of stock of the item. Two days later, when Sibu is again searching for an air fryer, she sees that it is again on the KitchenFine website, but R1000 more expensive than previously.

Discuss the legal position of both KitchenFine and Sibu in this scenario.

Assume that a valid contract exists. Explain where and when the contract between KitchenFine and Sibu came into existence.

Sibu lives in Rouxville in the Free State but was visiting a friend in Johannesburg when she purchased the item. KitchenFine is based in Cape Town. (4)

If the contract is valid and enforceable, but Sibu realises she cannot afford the purchase, can she withdraw from the contract? (4) [15]