SOUTH AFRICA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWhen it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in South Africa, it is a very important business topic in this which concerns the State, the economy and the public; as well as the environment. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development defines corporate social responsibility as: “Corporate social responsibility is the continued commitment of businesses to behave ethically and to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families. as well as the local community and society as a whole. “CSR is a corporate culture in which companies or businesses voluntarily decide to contribute to a better society and a cleaner environment. »1 In South Africa, we found very active support, first from the government as well as from any national or foreign company. In order to understand the scale and importance of the impact of CSR in South Africa, we need to know a little about its historical context. The way businesses engaged socially in South Africa dates back to a time long ago, when social unrest still reigned during apartheid. It was not until 1994 that many companies actively invested in many social initiatives, because in the eyes of the state there was no need to act on behalf of the colored groups existing in the country. The poor living conditions of the majority black population hampered the country's economic development. Now, political change and all efforts to balance the unequal distribution of wealth from the apartheid era have advanced corporate social responsibility in South Africa....... middle of paper ... ...programs are financed from these funds.The National Environmental Management Law No. 107 (1998) encourages, among other things, long-term development, access to natural resources as well as participation of the public in decisions in the environmental field. Specifies that companies can be held liable for environmental damage. Labor Relations Law No. 66 (1995) / Basic Conditions of Employment Law No. 75 (1997). Both laws specify basic working conditions; encourage the signing of collective labor agreements and co-determination in the workplace. Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 (1993) / Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 (1996). The “Health and Safety at Work Act” includes requirements for health and safety management systems in the workplace. The “Mining Health and Safety Act” emphasizes the need to reduce accidents and deaths in mines.