Oprah Winfrey will close The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa at the end of 2027. The academy, which was established in 2007, has seen over 500 girls graduate and attend top universities in South Africa, the United States, and Europe. Winfrey's charitable foundation funded and managed the institution, but an initial agreement stipulated the academy's campus near Johannesburg would eventually transfer to the provincial education department.
Oprah Winfrey to Close South African School in 2027
UKPulse News DeskOprah Winfrey will close The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa at the end of 2027, after more than 500 girls have graduated from the academy.
- The academy will be taken over by the Gauteng provincial government
- Over 500 girls have graduated from the academy
- Winfrey will continue her commitment to educating South African girls through an expanded national scholarship program
Why this matters: The closure of the academy may have implications for the education of disadvantaged girls in South Africa.
What this means for you: If you are a supporter of Oprah Winfrey's charitable work, you may be interested in learning more about the expanded national scholarship program.