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As Marriage Age Rises, South African Women Ask: Who Needs It?


As Marriage Age Rises, South African Women Ask: Who Needs It?
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South Africa has been experiencing a rise in the marriage age for women, with 32 being the median age for first timers, up from 30 five years ago. It’s part of a global trend in developed nations, where women’s educational level and income are rising along with the age of the average bride.

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