Corporate Social Responsibility in South Africa

Suzanne Reyneke
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Suzanne Reyneke: North-West University

A chapter in Current Global Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility, 2021, pp 543-561 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Globally, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a complex issue, but even more so in a mineral rich, developing country such as South Africa. There are various interpretations, approaches and perceptions of CSR not only in different economic sectors, but also in different countries. These differences are obvious when comparing CSR in Westernised countries to the developing Global South. Given its large contribution to the country’s economy, this chapter will explore CSR in the South African mining sector, by giving a short historical overview of CSR. CSR in the South African mining industry will be discussed with special reference to the voluntary nature of CSR in South Africa, as well as the legislative frameworks and codes of conduct guiding CSR. Moreover, this chapter will provide an overview of the impact, or lack thereof, of CSR initiatives on South African mining communities. These mining adjacent communities experience numerous social, economic and environmental problems associated with mining activities, which will be highlighted. Lastly, the different stakeholders in the CSR and mining arena will be discussed, as well as their different roles in contributing to more successful CSR initiatives and sustainability interventions. This may assist in closing the gap between policy and practice regarding CSR in the mining sector, and also contribute to sustainable community development in these marginalised mining communities.

Keywords: Corporate social responsibility (CSR); Mining; South Africa; Sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-68386-3_25

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