An explorative study on the impact of early marriage on girl child’s education in South Africa

Decent Munzhelele, Phoke Alpha Rakgwata, Nsuku Hammington Baloyi and Tsireledzo Sikhitha
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Decent Munzhelele: University of Venda
Phoke Alpha Rakgwata: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Department of Social Work, University of Venda
Nsuku Hammington Baloyi: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Department of Social Work, University of Venda
Tsireledzo Sikhitha: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Department of Social Work, University of Venda

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2025, vol. 14, issue 4, 315-324

Abstract: In South Africa, early marriage continues to pose a serious obstacle to girls' education and gender equality, especially in rural and underprivileged areas. The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of Early Marriage on Girl child’s Education in South Africa. The study highlighted the main causes, effects, and legal frameworks of early marriage in South Africa by combining data from international organizations like UNICEF with government reports and current literature. Early marriage also limits females' prospects for career and personal growth, resulting in long-term socioeconomic disadvantages. Moreover, to lower the rate of early marriage and lessen its detrimental impacts on girls' education, this study emphasized the necessity of more robust regulatory enforcement, focused educational interventions, and community-based activities. The study employed the qualitative approach with the use of the comprehensive desktop approach to investigate the effects of early marriage on girls' educational performance. The findings, a multifaceted strategy is required to address the underlying issues and give girls the tools and chances they need to finish their school and succeed in society. This study used extensive desktop research to investigate the effects of early marriage on girls' educational performance. Key Words:Education, Girl, Impact, Marriage

Date: 2025
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