Oprah to Close South African School After Nearly 2 Decades
Oprah Winfrey is ending the operation of her South African girls' academy after nearly two decades of service.
The brief
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is set to conclude its operations in 2027. Following nearly 20 years of activity, the school is currently in a transition phase, with the founder handing over control of the institution.
TheGrio notes that the decision aligns with a broader shift toward expanding access to education. Media outlets, including the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News, confirm the transition process is underway.
While the 2027 timeline for closure is documented, coverage does not yet specify the precise logistical details of the handover or the future use of the school's facilities. Specific plans for the current student body or the administrative staff beyond the academy's closing date have not been detailed in existing reporting.
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Who reported it (5)
- Oprah Winfrey hands over control of South African girls school Chicago Tribune · 12h ago
- Oprah Winfrey is ending her girls’ school in South Africa after 20 years Entertainment Weekly · 12h ago
- Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' academy after nearly 20 years 10TV · 12h ago
- Oprah Winfrey hands over control of South African girls school New York Daily News · 12h ago
- Oprah’s South African girls’ academy will close in 2027 as she expands access to education TheGrio · 12h ago
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When will the school close?
The academy is scheduled to close in 2027.
What is happening to the school now?
Oprah Winfrey is handing over control of the institution as part of a transition process.
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