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The Economic Times
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Why Oprah Winfrey is closing her South Africa girls' school after nearly 20 years and what happens to students next

After nearly 20 years of transforming the lives of young women in South Africa, Oprah Winfrey has announced that her acclaimed leadership academy for girls will close in its current form at the end of 2027.

The decision does not mark the end of her commitment to education. Instead, Oprah says the next chapter will focus on expanding scholarships so that more girls across South Africa can access quality education than ever before.

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