Corporate social responsibility and public sector procurement in the South African construction industry

In this chapter corporate social responsibility (CSR) is discussed within the context of the South African construction industry. The chapter commences with an appreciation of the socio-economic legacy of apartheid, comments on the prevailing moral business culture and stumbling blocks to the development of an ethical business culture in South Africa, and provides a brief overview of the South African construction industry, its role in the economy and the challenges it faces.