Oprah Winfrey to Close South African Girls' Academy, Expand Scholarships
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Oprah Winfrey has announced the closure of her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa by the end of 2027. The boarding school, which opened in 2007, will be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Education. Winfrey plans to expand her commitment to girls' education through a national scholarship program, supporting academically talented students in top schools across the country. The academy has educated over 1000 students and has faced challenges such as allegations of abuse in its early years.
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