Oprah to close SA Girls’ Academy in 2027, scholarships to expand reach
The final two classes of learners will complete their studies before the academy officially closes at the end of 2027, bringing to an end one of South Africa’s most ambitious philanthropic education projects while opening the door to a broader scholarship programme that Winfrey hopes will empower even more young women in the years ahead.
Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that her South African girls’ academy will close in 2027, ending nearly two decades of operations.
Final classes Reflecting on the academy’s legacy, Winfrey has described it as her “greatest legacy,” saying the success of its graduates has far exceeded anything she imagined when she first dreamed of creating a school for South African girls.
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