Zanele and Pieter enter into a contract of sale for a vehicle registered in Pieter’s name. The agreement states that Zanele must pay a deposit of R30 000 within three days of Pieter’s acceptance of the offer. The deposit must be paid into Pieter’s bank account, and Pieter is responsible for providing Zanele with his banking details. Five days after accepting the offer, Pieter has still not provided the required information. Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

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Pieter has committed breach of contract in the form of mora creditoris, as he has failed to cooperate to enable Zanele to fulfil her obligation.

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Since Zanele used the R30 000 for other expenses before receiving Pieter’s banking details, supervening impossibility of performance has occurred, and the contract is terminated.

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Pieter is entitled to cancel the contract if he has given Zanele notice of intention to cancel and a reasonable time to pay the deposit.

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Zanele has committed breach of contract in the form of mora debitoris, as she has not paid the deposit.

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