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Oprah Is Closing Her Girls' School in South Africa
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Key Points:
- Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, which has operated for nearly 20 years, will close after the 2027 school year.
- The academy, opened in 2007 near Johannesburg to support disadvantaged girls, currently enrolls about 280 students.
- Students unable to finish by 2027 will receive full scholarships to continue their education at other institutions.
- Winfrey and her foundation will shift focus to a nationwide scholarship program for girls, emphasizing investment in young women's potential beyond a single campus.
- The school has faced criticism over its lavish facilities and allegations of mismanagement, but the foundation highlights the success of its graduates.
