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Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Michelle Gumede | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway It was established after Winfrey spoke with Nelson Mandela, who attended the school's opening ceremony.
A school in South Africa is set to close at the end of next year. This institution was founded by Oprah Winfrey to support underprivileged girls. It was established after Winfrey spoke with Nelson Mandela, who attended the school's opening ceremony.
The school's operation and funding were handled by Winfrey's charitable foundation. However, it was always intended that the campus would eventually be transferred to the local education department. Further details about the school's closure are available from the academy's statement, which outlines the mission and goals that the school had been working towards.
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Category: schools Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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