South African girls school opened by Oprah Winfrey to close after nearly 2 decades

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, a prominent educational institution in South Africa, is set to close its doors after nearly two decades of operation. Founded by the American media mogul in 2007, the school aimed to provide high-quality education to underprivileged girls. While the specific reasons for the closure have not been fully detailed, the announcement marks the end of a significant philanthropic chapter for Winfrey in the region.