The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy will close by late 2027, replaced by a national scholarship meant to reach about twice as many South African girls.
SOUTH AFRICA · EDUCATION
Key Facts
—The decision: The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls will end operations in its current form by late 2027.
—What replaces it: A nationwide scholarship programme intended to fund roughly twice as many girls.
—The last classes: Two more senior years will graduate; younger pupils move to top South African schools with tuition covered through to graduation.
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