Realty1 mountain view

I am being transferred from Durban to Pretoria. As a result I had to look for accommodation and rely on pics sent by the lessor. Property will only be available on 1 Fen 2024. I paid the deposit (R4950) , admin fee (R2000) and rent for Fen (R4950). Due to my asthma am forced to relocate. I informed the lady via whats app that am in pta and due to my health problems won't be staying. I emailed them too. I was then informed that due loss of income from the lessor side I must still pay that rent as advised by their lawyer. I haven't moved in. They still have the keys. The tenant(current one) is still there. The lease doesn't mention anything about cancelation before occupancy. How do I forfeit my money when they have not yet even given me the keys? I am still waiting for feedback from my legal advisor. They didn't want to provide their legal advisors number as previously stated that they were advised by their legal that I forfeit.