McIntyre van der Post • Law Firm

02/06/2026

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The McIntyre Van Der Post Commercial Law Advantage

If you want to protect and enhance your business interests, contact McIntyre Van Der Post today.

Learn more about the commercial services we provide at www.mcintyre.co.za/commercial-law/

McIntyre Van der Post is one of Bloemfontein’s most established law firms. We are a large firm of attorneys and are dedicated to providing effective legal solutions.

02/06/2026

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." (Elbert Hubbard)

Learn more here: https://mcintyre.co.za/news/bad-manager-or-workplace-bully-where-the-law-draws-the-line/

26/05/2026

She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail
"The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away." (Tom Waits)

Learn more about the outcome when a birthday surprise ends in serious injury: https://mcintyre.co.za/news/she-fell-out-of-a-safari-vehicle-when-disclaimers-fail/

19/05/2026

Legal Speak Made Easy: F**A v RICA

We’ve all grumbled about being endlessly F**A’d and RICA’d. “Waste of time,” we mutter as we wade through all the red tape yet again. Compliance certainly is a hassle, but don’t blame the bank, service provider or conveyancer who asks for it. They are legally obliged to ensure compliance, and so are you.

But F**A and RICA? Yes, in some instances (like applying for a cellphone contract) both will be necessary. That’s because F**A (the Financial Intelligence Centre Act) focuses on fighting money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorism funding by verifying your identity and scrutinising financial transactions. RICA (the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act) focuses on telecommunications, requiring SIM cards and internet connections to be linked to a verified owner. Neither is of course anywhere near foolproof in fighting crime, but they do help – to everyone’s benefit.

15/05/2026

📜⚖Do you need to be represented in the Free State High Court for General Litigation issues?

For legal representation in all General High Court Litigation matters, contact McIntyre van der Post today.

Learn more about the high court services we provide at www.mcintyre.co.za/court-department/

11/05/2026

Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else

"Good rules make good neighbours." (Old proverb, updated)

Read more on the difference from consistent enforcement versus over-rigid and unconstitutional enforcement: https://mcintyre.co.za/news/bodies-corporate-and-hoas-apply-your-rules-with-common-sense-or-else/

07/05/2026

Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything
“One of the greatest disservices you can do a man is to lend him money that he can’t pay back.” (Jesse H. Jones, entrepreneur)

A recent High Court decision provides yet another cautionary tale for lenders. The stakes are high: get this wrong, and you could lose everything.

Read more here: https://mcintyre.co.za/news/reckless-lending-you-could-lose-everything/

05/05/2026

Legal Speak Made Easy – Director

It’s tempting to think that a “director” must be formally appointed to that position, but the Companies Act provides a much wider definition. “‘Director’ means a member of the board of a company … or an alternate director of a company and includes any person occupying the position of a director or alternate director, by whatever name designated.”

When it comes to deciding who is and isn’t a “director”, it’s the substance of the person’s position that counts, not their designation. “A rose by any other name,” as Shakespeare might put it, although not necessarily smelling quite as sweet. Consider, for example, a delinquent director trying to hide their (unlawful) high-level participation in a company by adopting an inoffensive title like “Liaison Officer” or “Floor Supervisor”. It just won’t wash.

01/05/2026

🏘📃 Streamline the Conveyancing Process with McIntyre Van Der Post

Contact McIntyre van der Post today for assistance.

Learn more about the property services we provide at www.mcintyre.co.za/practices/

McIntyre Van der Post is one of Bloemfontein’s most established law firms. We are a large firm of attorneys and are dedicated to providing effective legal solutions.

28/04/2026

Beyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy

“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director)

Read more on how to leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one: https://mcintyre.co.za/news/beyond-your-will-leaving-a-legacy/